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
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
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
It is said that after 3905 B.C, the then king, Diya Dev gave strict instructions for the establishment of an army who were skilled specifically in Sqay. Read More
Mardani Khel has a long history if we trace it back. It began in the early 1600s with the rise in the popularity of guerrilla warfare also known as ganimi kava. It was during this time when Shivaji was also fighting against the Deccan kings and the Mughals. The Mughals were heavily armed and they […]Read More
Kuttu Varisai is often confused with the self-defense art of Silambam. This is not the truth. They do resemble but not entirely. Where Silambam uses various weapons like swords, shields, sticks, etc, Kuttu Varisai is the unarmed component of Silambam. It is a Dravidian martial art form which belongs to the state of Tamil Nadu. […]Read More
Vijayapura, this city was the main Buddhist center of South India for almost 5 centuries, which was important for monks and educationists. In earlier times, students from China, Kashmir, Gandhara, and Sri Lanka used to come here to get an education. Medicine, science, philosophy, mineralogy, and Buddhist education were given here. It was considered the richest vihara of Buddhism. Read More