A wise ruler, a bold queen and a graceful highness Rani Durgavati was a lot more than just a Gond queen. She was named after the fierce Hindu goddess Durga, who is worshipped highly by the Hindus in almost every Indian state. She fought against the Mughal rulers courageously and was hence known for her […]Read More
A true warrior, and a valiant queen, Rani Tarabai was one of the most courageous Maratha queens. She stood against the Mughals when they (Mughals) thought all that was in their way was a widow and her infant son. But little did they know that she would prove them all wrong. Tarabai belonged to the […]Read More
Ahilya Bai Holkar- Queen of the Marathas “For thirty years her reign of peace, The land in blessing did increase; And she was blessed by every tongue, By stern and gentle, old and young.” -Joanna Baillie Ahilya Bai was […]Read More
Every water splash of the Arabian Sea remembers the valor of this queen who knew no fear. The immortal, limitless sky has borne witness to her courageous acts as she rode on her horseback, looking at the enemy with fierce eyes. Rani Abbakka was the brave daughter of Karnataka, a symbol of bold elegance. Rani […]Read More
Kalinga architecture is an ancient Indian style of architecture that is characterized by an extraordinary diversity of styles and forms. The style is attributed to the region of Kalinga, which is located in present-day Odisha. It is known to have originated in Northern Andhra, Koraput, Ganjam, and Gajapati in the Southern region, and it later […]Read More
South India gave rise to the Dravidian architecture style, also known as the South Indian temple style, which took on its ultimate shape by the 16th century in Hindu temple construction. It can be observed in Hindu temples, and the most obvious distinction from north Indian forms is the usage of a shorter, more pyramidal […]Read More
The Indo-Saracenic Revival was a trend in architectural design started by British architects in 19th-century British India. It was a combination of indigenous Indo-Islamic and Indian architectural components, and Neo-Gothic and Neo-Classical architectural styles popular in Victorian Britain. Read More
History teaches us a lot about places and our culture, but do we ever notice and value the contribution it has given to the world of literature and philosophy? Most of us do not, and just to test on how much you know about history, do you know the meaning of the word Janapada? The […]Read More
Kamboja in the works of Panini, which is close to the 5th century BC. Reference to them is found in Mahabharata and Manusmriti. The Kambojas were described as erstwhile Kshatriyas who failed to perform the Brahmanical sacred rituals. Very often and especially these days we see that old buildings are being demolished and new structures […]Read More
Mathura, the capital of this district Shurasen, is known today as a holy place for all Hindus where Lord Krishna was born. It has been mentioned in the Uttarkand of Ramayana that Shurasen had established a new settlement at the place of old Mathura. The Harappans used to live in cities that had well-organised trade […]Read More