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The Death of Dara Shukoh

Posted on February 3, 2020 by ph12171206351

Dara seemed doomed never to succeed in any enterprise. Considering it impossible to raise the siege [of Tata-bakar] with his handful of men, he was at one time resolved to cross the river Indus, and make his way to Persia; … Continue reading →

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Social Life In Ancient India

Posted on January 3, 2020 by ph12171206351

Here we will discuss about the social life of people in Ancient India: – Varna-System; 2. Ashramas ; 3. Sanskaras or Sacraments ; 4. Family ; 5. Marriage ; 6. Position of; Women ; 7. Dresses and Ornaments ; 8. … Continue reading →

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Kulsum Zamani Begum- A Daughter of Bahadur Shah Zafar

Posted on December 16, 2019 by ph12171206351

How Bahadur Shah Zafar’s daughter had to flee from Delhi after he lost his empire. Description of Kulsum Zamani Begum’s escape from the Red Fort. This is the true story of a female dervish who suffered through the travails of … Continue reading →

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What did ancient Indians eat?

Posted on October 4, 2019 by ph12171206351

Excavation of the Mehrgarh period sites around 8000-6000 BC throws some startling facts about ancient Indian food habits. The domestication of plants and animals are reported in the subcontinent during that time. Wheat, barley and jujube were among crops cultivated, … Continue reading →

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How did Babur die?

Posted on September 27, 2019 by ph12171206351

The circumstances leading to the death of Babur are curious. It is stated that in 1530, Humayun fell sick and it was declared that there was no possibility of his survival. It was at this time that Babur is said … Continue reading →

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Ancient Egyptian cuisine

Posted on August 28, 2019 by ph12171206351

The cuisine of ancient Egypt covers a span of over three thousand years, but still retained many consistent traits until well into Greco-Roman times. The staples of both poor and wealthy Egyptians were bread and beer, often accompanied by green-shooted onions, other vegetables, and to a lesser extent meat, game and fish. Meals Depictions of … Continue reading →

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Ruqaiya Sultan Begum

Posted on May 28, 2019 by ph12171206351

Ruqaiya Sultan Begum Padshah Begum Shahzadi of the Mughal Empire Empress consort of the Mughal Empire Predecessor Bega Begum Successor Saliha Banu Begum Died 19 January 1626 (aged 83–84) Agra, Mughal Empire (modern day India) Burial Gardens of Babur, Kabul … Continue reading →

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Ala-ud-din Khilji’s tomb and madrasa

Posted on April 24, 2019 by ph12171206351

Ala-ud-din Khilji’s tomb and madrasa Alauddin Khilji’s Madrasa, which also has his tomb to the south, ca 1316 AD At the back of the complex, southwest of the mosque, stands an L-shaped construction, consisting of Alauddin Khilji’s tomb dating ca … Continue reading →

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The Khilji-Allauddin Khilji

Posted on March 30, 2019 by ph12171206351

“The Khilji dynasty was named after a village in Afghanistan. Jalal-ud-din Khilji overthrew Balban’s successors and founded the Khilji Dynasty, which ruled large parts of South Asia between 1290 and 1320. His own nephew and son-in-law Alauddin Khilji, killed Jalal-ud-din … Continue reading →

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Begum Samru

Posted on February 21, 2019 by ph12171206351

Begum Samru Joanna Nobilis Sombre (ca 1753– 27 January 1836), a convert Catholic Christian, popularly known as Begum Samru and also, as Begum Sumru, (née Farzana Zeb un-Nissa) started her career as a Nautch (dancing) girl in 18th century India, … Continue reading →

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