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A Royal Riot – The Mystery of the ‘Royal’ Family of Awadh

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The decade is sometime in the early 1970s. A woman arrives at the New Delhi railway station and shakes up the atmosphere by proclaiming herself as Wilayat, the Begum of Awadh. Along with her, she brought an entire household to the platform and unloaded sets of royal crockery, carpets, two Great Danes and two young children. She settled in the V.I.P room and would stay there for almost a decade before the government finally gave into their demands.

But the story was about to get more and more twisted. As the decades passed by and the family’s demands to be handed over possession of all the properties held by the Awadhi Royal Kingdom grew dimmer and faded away, one journalist’s frenzy would soon bring them back into the limelight.

This is the fascinating story of the ‘Royal’ Family of Awadh. The article contains intricate details , photographs and videos about them and the truth that had so long been hidden in this mess of a Royal Riot. … Continue readingA Royal Riot – The Mystery of the ‘Royal’ Family of Awadh

Malik Ambar – Journey from a Slave to a Kingmaker

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Indian history is known for it’s diversity and the detailed accounts it holds. From the rise of powerful dynasties to the collapse of the 150-year-old British Empire, it has been a witness to it all.

But hidden among the shadows of these well-known tales, is yet another undiscovered account. This one belongs to one of the most important figures in Mughal, Maratha and Deccan history, without whom Indian History would have had an altogether different story to tell – Malik Ambar.

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Rani Tarabai – The Savior of the Maratha Empire

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Rani Tarabai, a name that very few have heard of, and even fewer remember the valiance and courage of this Queen. Married off at the young age of 8 years to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s younger son Rajaram, Tarabai was supposed to be just like the other queens of the court – perform her duties as a wife and enjoy the luxuries of royal life.
But even fate knew that she was destined for so much more.
After her father-in-law passed away, the Mughals attacked the Maratha kingdom and forced the young Queen to flee with her husband and infant son.

After being widowed at the age of 25 years, she returned to the Maratha Capital and took control of the Army and the administration of the vast Maratha Empire. But that’s not where the troubles ended… .In her life span of 86 long years, Tarabai was a witness to the glorious years of the Maratha Empire, it’s decline, its revival and the Third Battle of Panipat.
Click on the the title above to read more about the fascinating life of Maharani Tarabai Bhonsle – The Savior of the Maratha Empire. … Continue readingRani Tarabai – The Savior of the Maratha Empire

UNHEARD: THE MISSING PAGES OF HISTORY – The Black Hole Horror of Calcutta

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The late 16th and early 17th century clearly showed the development of British and French control in India. During this time, the roles were slightly reversed with the Indians in much more control than the British. On one such day in the year 1756, a horrendous event took place, which is now infamously known as the Black Hole Horror of Calcutta. This event took place exactly 264 years ago on the sinister night of 20th June, 1756. Click on the title above to unfold the events that transpired that eerie night.
This is the very first article which is a part of my new series – UNHEARD: The Missing Pages of History. … Continue readingUNHEARD: THE MISSING PAGES OF HISTORY – The Black Hole Horror of Calcutta

UNHEARD: THE MISSING PAGES OF HISTORY – SANGHA TENZIN: The 500-year-old Mummified Monk

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What if I told you that Mummies don’t just exist in Egypt, but also in India? What if I told you that these kind of Mummies are unlike the ones that are found in Egypt, and are one-of-a-kind?
In the small, remote village of ‘Gue’ in Himachal Pradesh, lies yet another piece of undiscovered history. A 15th century Buddhist monk, who underwent a very baffling and obscure method of Mummification.
Curious yet? Click on the title above to reveal the mystery behind the monk that is – Sangha Tenzin! … Continue readingUNHEARD: THE MISSING PAGES OF HISTORY – SANGHA TENZIN: The 500-year-old Mummified Monk

DARA SHIKOH – The ‘Unlucky One’

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Circa: 1657 AD. Location: The throne of the mighty Mughal Empire.
A War breaks out between four brothers. The result of the War? Emperor Aurungzeb ascends the throne as the sixth ruler of the Mughal Empire. But, before this happened, there was another Mughal Prince, probably much more deserving of the throne, who was executed in a disturbing manner. Who was this Prince?
Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Emperor Shah Jahan, was supposed to be the heir-apparent to throne. A scholar and a liberal Muslim who preached religious unity, deserves to be remembered as one of the greatest of his times.
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