Tag: history
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75th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path: An exhibition of India’s military might and republic ethos
A grand spectacle at the Kartavya Path, New Delhi where the President of India unfurls the tricolour and reaffirms our commitment to uphold the principles enshrined in the constitution along with an exhibition of the cultural, territorial integrity of our nation.
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7 postcards from the ruins of irresistible Hampi
Hampi, located on the banks of River Tungabhadra was the capital of the Vijayanagara empire from 1343 to 1565. Today all that glory lies in ruins and Hampi is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I present 7 postcards from these irresistible ruins:
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Roaming amidst the Champaner ruins – a day full of struggles
Champaner is an abandoned city that was established in the 8th century during the reign of the Chavda dynasty. The city has been repeatedly plundered and is now obliterated. The historical ruins were accorded UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
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Uperkot Fort and Mahabat Maqbara: The antics of Junagadh
After an exhausting yet exciting day at Somnath, my next destination on the weekend trip was the old fort city of Junagadh. Junagadh, a small town in the foot of the Girnar hills, has an intriguing history spanning over two millenniums. The town has seen multiple change of regimes, some of them being laced with…
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The Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur
Mehrangarh fort is a magnificent and humongous fort built in the 15th century by Rao Jodha. Ostensibly standing 400 feet above the Jodhpur city, the fort has stood firm resisting fearsome battles to become the seat of power of the erstwhile Marwar kingdom.
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Hampi: The forgotten capital of Vijayanagara
Hampi, located on the banks of River Tungabhadra was the capital of the Vijayanagara empire from 1343 to 1565. With river Tungabhadra on one side and hills on the other sides, Hampi proved to be an excellent strategic location to serve as the capital. During its prime, Hampi was the second largest and one of the…
Jolly Miles 