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Bena Das, an Indian woman patriot who tried to assassinate Stanley Jackson,...
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, though freedom struggle across India was the domain of men, there were countless women who proved their courage, perseverance and indomitable spirit as freedom...
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The Flagstaff Tower, Delhi, that saved many British families in 1858
Flagstaff Tower, Old Delhi,victorianweb.orgThe Flagstaff Tower, Delhi, in 1858 en.wikipedia.org/Among the many monuments of Delhi, the ones associated with the Sepoy mutiny of 1857 against the...
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Gulab Bari, Faizabad, India - a beautiful Mausoleum built by the Nawab of Awadh
Gulab Bari, Faizabad,Uttar Pradesh. YouTubeGulab Bari, Tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula.en.wikipedia.orgGulab Bari (meaning 'Garden of Roses') is a fascinating well-laid out rose garden in Faizabad, UP,...
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Rani Gaidinliu, a daring Nagaland woman who revolted against the British...
In the early centuries, the Indian subcontinent had conservative societies across the land cutting across religion, caste and regions. Progress of the communities was retarded because of various...
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St. Peter's Church (1829). a historical monument in Royapuram, Chennai
St Peter’s Church (1829),Royapuram en.wikipedia.orgSt. Peter's Church is one of the oldest and historical churches in Royapuram area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu and was built to cater to the religious...
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Royapuram, Chennai and its hoary past
Royapuram fishing harbour Chennai, en.wikipedia. orgRoyapuram railway station, 1856. Chennai en.WikipediaRoyapuram is in North Chennai, Tamil nadu and many fishing communities are living here. The...
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St. Peter's church (1829), Royapuram and legal dispute over its control
St.Peter's church (1829)Royapuram, Chennai thepicta.coFt. St. George. Madras (Chennai) old painting.britishempire.co.uk It is a deplorable fact that unwanted disputes arise over places of religious...
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Margazhi month - a period of divinity
Magazhi month, invoking divinity - dancewww.travelcentre.comAmong the Tamil months, Marghazi is a significant and an auspicious one for the people of Tamil Nadu. This being a sacred month, several...
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Goddess Andal and margazhi month - Hindu religious tradition and worship
Andal and Vishnu, srivilliputhur temple. Photo Features-DivyadesamsBirth of Andal. rIvaishNava guruparamparai - WordPress.comAbove image: The birth of Andal. The baby was found in the temple garden by...
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Andal, the presiding goddess of Srivilliputhur temple - interesting facts.
Located 80 km from Madurai the Andal temple at Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu is a famous one and is being visited by lots of people especially in December and January....
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The Horniman Circle Gardens, Mumbai, a colonial legacy
Horniman Circle Gardens, Mumbai. ShutterstockThe Horniman Circle Gardens, Mumbai, en.wikipedia. Above image: Town Hall part of Elphinstone Circle Gardens, c. 1905.............Among the Indian cities...
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St. Thomas Cathedral Mumbai
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Benjamin Horniman, famous British journalist and India's freedom fighter
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B.G. Horniman, well-known British Journalist who told the true story of...
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Gloria Church built by the Portuguese colonists, Mumbai
wblqual.comGloria Church MumbaAlamyGloria Church Mumbai ChurchTimingsSince December 1534 the seven islands of Bombay (Mumbai) and the close-by areas had been under the control of Portuguese...
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Historical Holy Cross Church, Kurla built by the Portuguese Jesuits
Holy Cross Church, Kurlaindianexpress.comHoly Cross Church, Kurla, a suburb of Mumbai is a Roman Catholic Church that was built in1588 during the Portuguese era. The Jesuits and Franciscan built many...
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St. Peter’s Church. Bandara, Mumbai, a heritage church
St.Peter’s Church,Bandara Mumbai Flickrgreetings-day.comAlmost every state in India has many churches that are older than 120 years and many of them were built in grand style - invariably Gothic. There...
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Indian Maharajahs and Rolls Royce cars - fascinating and bewildering facts
RR,Indian ruler. customized for luxury tiger hunting!maginelifestyles.comIndian Maharajahs were remarkably wealthy, and their passion for fine, embellished palaces, expensive clothing and jewelry...
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Rolls Royce 1934, then the costliest car in the world and its journey back to...
Rolls-Royce 1934 for the Maharaja of Rajkot iThe TelegrapRolls-Royce built in 1934 'Star of India' VCCCIIn the past owing luxury and slick-looking cars was a symbol of Indian maharajahs' status in the...
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Indian Maharajahs, their quirks and Rolls Royce cars - bewildering facts!! - 01
RR,Indian ruler. customized for luxury tiger hunting!maginelifestyles.comIndian Maharajahs were remarkably wealthy, and their passion for fine, embellished palaces, expensive clothing and jewelry...
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