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  1. Historic Indian sword was masterfully crafted

    ... sword from the Wallace Collection in London was made in India in the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. The ... from the late 18th or early 19th century made in India (Wallace Collection, London). Credit: Dr. Alan Williams ... the two techniques. A 19 th century Barkandaz (guard) in India with sword by Fanny Parkes Parlby, 1850 ( Wikimedia ...

    ancient-origins - 13/02/2015 - 22:59

  2. Kohinoor Diamond’s Inclusion in Queen Consort’s Crown Could Spark Controversy

    ... II passed away early last month, Twitter trends in India were buzzing with the word ‘Kohinoor’ (also ... memories” of British colonialism, according to India’s ruling party, the BJP. Replica of the Koh-i-Noor diamond at Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, Mumbai (aiva / CC BY 2.0 ) At the Center of a ...

    Sahir - 13/10/2022 - 18:55

  3. The Mughal Empire: Tolerance, Taxes, Addiction, Art, and Other Acts of Genghis Khan’s Relatives in India

    ... explain how Islam became such a prominent religion in India. The rulers of the Mughal (sometimes transliterated as ... fledgling Mughal Empire and the various rulers of northern India. Mahmud of Ghazni: Merciless Tyrant Obliterated Hindu ... - The History of Collective Self Immolation during War in India Mughal musket and siege. ( CC BY SA 4.0 ) Although ...

    dhwty - 31/10/2018 - 01:02

  4. The Pala Empire: An Indian Dynasty Ruled by Protectors of Buddhism

    ... Bengal and Bihar, in the north and northeastern parts of India. This empire was founded during the 8th century AD and ... Bengal and Bihar, in the north and northeastern parts of India. This empire was founded during the 8th century AD and ... The Controversial Indian Caste System Has Been Dividing India for 2000 Years How to Rule Peacefully through Trading: ...

    dhwty - 19/06/2018 - 14:01

  5. Why Bodh Gaya is Considered the Navel of the Earth

    India is the birthplace of Buddhism and as one of the oldest ... growing recognition of the country’s Buddhist heritage. India is the birthplace of Buddhism and as one of the oldest ... Indian architecture.   The History of Bodh Gaya Temple, India According to Buddhist teaching, young prince Siddhartha ...

    Ed Whelan - 06/08/2020 - 01:15

  6. Tree Huggers. The Unspoken History of Indian Environmental Martyrs

    ... the world today. Tree huggers were a celebrated part of India’s Khejarli massacre of 1730. These trees were sacred ... the Works ) Tree Huggers and Tree Hugging Began in 1730 in India Although many sources may skew the origins of "tree ... most important historical origin of this practice lies in India’s Khejarli massacre of 1730 AD. This event is a ...

    B. B. Wagner - 29/08/2021 - 18:37

  7. 335 years ago Indians drove the Spanish out of New Mexico and secured their culture for posterity

    August 10, 2015, marked the 335th anniversary of the Pueblo Indian uprising, during which they expelled the Spanish usurpers and tormentors from New Mexico. Modern Pueblo Indians call August 10 Independence Day. While the Spaniards returned and re-subjugated the Puebloans 12 years later, they were able to re-establish and keep their religion and culture, which have endured to this day. No other Native American uprising as successful as the Pueblo Revolt happened before or after.

    Mark Miller - 20/08/2015 - 03:57

  8. Jantar Mantar – The Ancient Astronomical Observatories of India

    ... to a group of five astronomical observatories built in India during the 18th century. The largest and best-known of ... to a group of five astronomical observatories built in India during the 18th century. The largest and best-known of ... mentioned, there were five Jantar Mantar built around India. Apart from Jaipur, smaller observatories were built in ...

    dhwty - 09/02/2020 - 22:04

  9. Kumbhalgarh: The Great Wall You Have Never Heard Of (and it is NOT in China)

    ... fort of Kumbhalgarh is one of the biggest secrets in India, and possibly the entire planet. Guarding a massive ... fort of Kumbhalgarh is one of the biggest secrets in India, and possibly the entire planet. Guarding a massive ... older. Historians Refer to it as the “Great Wall” of India Most of us are aware of the Great Wall of China , but ...

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 18/01/2017 - 03:49

  10. Manikarnika Ghat and the Role of Cremation in Traditional Indian Funerary Rites

    India is renowned for having distinctive religious practices ... cycle of rebirth. Photo of Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi, India from 1922. ( Public Domain ) Ghats in Varanasi The ... of funerary rite. Ahilya Ghat by the Ganges in Varanasi, India. ( CC BY SA 2.0 ) Four Legends on the Creation of ...

    Gisele Santos - 30/10/2015 - 02:43

  11. World’s Largest Geoglyphs Found in India’s Thar Desert

    The Thar Desert, or the Great Indian Desert, is a part of India’s national heritage, located in the western state of ... The Thar Desert, or the Great Indian Desert, is a part of India’s national heritage, located in the western state of ... immense Thar Desert geoglyphs in the desert of Rajasthan, India. (Carlo Oetheimer and Yohann Oetheimer / Archaeological ...

    Sahir - 27/05/2021 - 22:47

  12. South Indian Sudoku: Archaeologists Find Magic Square Puzzle Inscribed on Temple Pillar

    Archaeologists in India have discovered a rare 300-year-old inscription of a sudoku-like game on the pillar of a temple in Palani, India. When added in any direction, the numbers total 15, ... associated with the temple’s deity. Archaeologists in India have discovered a rare 300-year-old inscription of a ...

    aprilholloway - 01/04/2018 - 18:55

  13. The Exacting World of Kushti Mud Wrestling in India

    ... as well: it was a renowned activity in both Persia and India. Over time, these styles merged to form Kushti mud ... and occupations of some of the sects, castes and tribes of India. ( Public domain ) The History of Kushti Mud Wrestling ... of modern Kushti mud wrestling. In the 16th century AD, India was swiftly conquered by the Mughals , Central Asian ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 09/04/2023 - 22:55

  14. Ranthambore Fort: Rajasthani Stronghold and Center of Chauhan Culture

    ... Due to its strategic location between northern and central India, Ranthambore Fort was an important stronghold. ... changed hands many times during its history. Just prior to India’s independence in 1947, Ranthambore Fort belonged to ... and that they gradually expanded their power in northern India. Nestled within the surrounding forest, Ranthambore ...

    dhwty - 19/08/2020 - 23:09

  15. The Birth of Arthashastra: Ancient Handbook of Science of Politics in India, and Those Who Wielded It

    ... had been lost for more than 1400 years was discovered in India. A modest book written on palm leaves, its outward ... useful to understand the period of intellectual history of India in which Arthashastra was written. The two Indian epics ... States’, according to Buddhist sources, northern India had the famous sixteen Mahajanapadas (“great ...

    MartiniF - 01/10/2016 - 01:57

  16. The Kakatiya Dynasty: A Small Kingdom With A Fierce Heart

    Medieval India was a land divided. Each region was ruled by its own ... kingdoms, forcing them to become vassal states.  Medieval India was a land divided. Each region was ruled by its own ... over two centuries. Join us as we follow the history of India’s most rebellious kingdom. Map of the Kakatiyas, ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 11/11/2022 - 13:54

  17. Indian Civilization Applied Advanced Nanomaterials to Their Pots 2500 Years Ago

    Researchers in India have made an amazing discovery. They have found ... that have several applications.  Researchers in India have made an amazing discovery. They have found ... of the ancient civilization in Tamil Nadu in southern India. Researchers were working on potshards that were ...

    Ed Whelan - 22/11/2020 - 13:56

  18. At Peace or in War, the Apache Indian Tribes Have Been a Proud People

    The Apache Indian tribes believed in a time when there were many birds, beasts and monsters but no sun. The night showed no stars nor moon. The world existed in darkness. It was too dangerous for all but a few humans or deities. People would get eaten as soon as the monsters found them.

    Mark Miller - 13/09/2018 - 14:08

  19. King Sashanka: Unifier of the Bengal People and Lands

    The region and state of Bengal in India is situated in the East of the country and is primarily ... history, and heritage.  The region and state of Bengal in India is situated in the East of the country and is primarily ... region has also been quintessential to the independence of India from British rule , as thousands of Bengalis gave their ...

    Saurav Ranjan Datta - 17/11/2019 - 23:01

  20. Scientists Discover that Megalithic Site in India is Oldest Ancient Observatory in South Asia

    ... observatory has been found in Muduma village in Telangana, India. The discovery has been hailed as one of the most significant archaeological findings in India over the last few decades. According to Times of India , the team of archeologists described it as  ''the ...

    Natalia Klimczak - 27/10/2016 - 00:53

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