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Kos Minars of North India, medieval markers of distance on long routes...
In the medieval period there came up a numbers of what was then called Kos minars ( Mile Pillars) along the GT road in the northern states. First introduced in the 16th-century by Pashtun ruler...
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Asigarh Fort , Hansi, Haryana
Asigarh Fort (also called Hansi Fort) on the eastern bank of Amti lake in Hansi town of Haryana state about 135 km from Delhi is one of the strongest and most impregnable forts of India built...
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Kos Minars in south Delhi have lost the charm because of urbanization!!
In south Delhi three ancient markers of distance called Kos Minar (the word derived from the Persian kuroh or the Sanskrit krosaare roughly equal to 3 miles) and they stand as vestiges of past era...
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Jallianwala Bagh tragedy, Punjab that took place this day 105 years ago. Let...
On this day 105 years ago in April 1919 under the Raj the specter of massacre and mayhem was let loose by the British army under Brig. Gen. Reginald Dyer at Amritsar, Punjab. The venue was a walled...
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The popular and colorful Chithirai festival began on the 12th of April, 2024...
Happy Tamil Puthandu.2024-25..sulekhalive.com/ Meenakshi temple, Madurai, TN en.wikipedia.orgAzhagar kovil, TN alagarkovil.orgMadurai city, Tamil Nadu that nurtured Tamil Sangam (related to the...
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Kadammanitta Padayani, Kerala's fascinating dance (Thullal) -Festival date...
Kadammanitta Padayani kolam (dance) Kali..adotrip.comIn the God's own country Kerala state, there are many festivals like Thiruvoonam, Thrissur pooram, etc. One of the popular festivals that falls in...
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St George's Orthodox Church in Chathannoor, Kerala -one of a few oldest 18th...
St George Orthodox ChurchChathannoor photos.wikimapia.orgpicture of icon of St. George. stgeorgegreeklowell.orgBuilt around AD 1755. St George Orthodox Church is said to be one of the largest churches...
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Thanjavur Big temple Chithirai Chariot festival - Brahmotsavam took place on...
At Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur, TN the annual Chithirai festival - Brahmotsavam is a long-drawn event lasting 18 days. This year the grand colorful festival began on April 6 with customary...
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Thanjavur Big ''temple Chariot'' 2024 - why did the chariot get entangled...
During The therottam or Rath Yatra on the 20th of April, 2024 - one day after the Parliament election as part of the 18 day annual Chithirai festival - Brahmotsavam, a major mishap had been avoided...
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Politicians as of this recent election avoided visiting Thanjavur big temple...
For the politicians of Tamil Nadu enjoying power and pelf irrespective of their parties and differing ideology who visit the Thanjavur city for election campaign or any other party work, the very...
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The early education under the East India company and first oriental College...
In the pre -British period under the East India Company rule, the primary education in India was through age old traditional system -the Patasala or Gurukulam in the case of Hindus and Madrasa in the...
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St. John's college of Agra one of the earliest institutions to have offered...
The Christian Missionaries were the first to come forward to spread education in India on the model of western system. The Baptist Missionary William Carey came to India in the year 1793 A.D. He...
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How did the British Government manage the trade imbalance with China in the...
English tea culture. in.images.search.yahoo.comDrinking tea is part of every culture world over. First introduced in China, in the later years drinking tea had become not only part of every culture...
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Glenburn Fine Tea estate, a Scottish company Darjeeling- now is run by an...
Glenburn tea Estate. darjeeling-tourism.comEstablished in 1859 by a Scottish company in the early colonial rule to cater to the demand of quality tea in Britain, the Glenburn Fine Tea close to...
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Expensive Darjeeling tea, India is made in the oldest ''Happy Valley and...
Happy Valley tea estate, Darjeeling, India. toim.b-cdn.netHappy valley tea estate, Darjeeling, India. .holidify.comFor centuries England and other countries were dependent on the import of Chinese tea...
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Kalusarai Masjid, a heritage site near Delhi (Tughlaq period) is in ruins and...
Kalusarai Masjidnear Delhi. dynamic.tourtravelworld.comKalusarai Masjid located 500 m (1,640.4 ft) to the north of the Bijaymandal, close to the village of Kalu-Sarai was built by the famous builder...
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The famous Wheeler Senate Hall of Patna University, Bihar - now named after...
The Wheeler Senate Hall, Univ. of Patna/en.wikipedia.orgPatna University, Ashok Rajpath, Patna city, was established in October 1917 after the creation of the separate Province of Bihar and Orissa....
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Colonial District collectorate building, Khandwa
Colonial district collectorate, Khandwa.nativeplanet.comThe District Collectorate Building is one of the major attractions of Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh . This building is located in the eastern part of...
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Kanchi Varadaraja Perumal Brahmotsavam May 2024, TN took place with great...
Varadaraja perumal temple Chariot function, TN dreamstime.comTherottam, Kanchi Varadaraja Perumal temple.media.dailythanthi.comVaradaraja perumal temple, Kanchipuram, TN mg.maalaimalar.comThe annual...
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Jaunpur, UP - its medieval era Islamic architecture of the Sharqi Dynasty...
Jaunpur, a historical town in Uttar Pradesh, India, offers a unique blend of architectural marvels from the medieval era, particularly from the time of the Sharqi Dynasty (1394-1479). The town, nestled...
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