Posts

Showing posts from March, 2024

Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar was the Holkar Queen of the Malwa kingdom

Image
 🚩 Born in the village of Chondi in Jamkhed, Ahilya Nagar,Maharashtra, Maharani Ahilyabai or as she was fondly referred to Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar was the Holkar Queen of the Malwa kingdom. Her father, Mankoji Rao Shinde, was chief of the village. Despite women’s education being a far cry in the village, her father homeschooled her to read and write. Lord of the Malwa territory, Malhar Rao Holkar, spotted Ahilyabai at the temple service feeding the hungry and poor, on his stop in Chaundi while travelling to Pune. Moved by the young girl’s charity and strength of character, he decided to ask her hand in marriage for his son Khanderao Holkar. She was married to Khanderao Holkar in 1733. But her husband Khanderao was killed in the battle of Kumbher in 1754, leaving her a widow at only 29. When Ahilyabai was about to commit Sati, her father-in-law Malhar Rao refused to let it happen. He had been her strongest pillar of support at the time. But a young Ahilyabai could see her kingdom ...

Pala Dynasty

Image
The Pala Rulers were promoters of classical Indian philosophy, literature, painting and sculpture. They built grand temples and monasteries, including the Somapura Mahavihara, and patronised the great universities of Nalanda and Vikramashila. The Proto-Bengali language developed under the Pala rule. Common languages Sanskrit,Proto-Bengali, Maithili ------------------------------------------- Gopala ******************************************* 1. He was elected by a group of regional chieftains and then after he founded the dynasty. 2. Ramacharita was written in his reign in which Pala rulers was as the descended of Solar Dynasty. ******************************************* Dharmapala 1. He was real founder of Pala Dynasty because he greatly expanded the boundaries of the empire, and made the Palas a dominant power in the northern and eastern India. 2. He was a great patron of Buddism. 3. He revived the Nalanda university and founded the Vikramshila university. 4. He built the great Viha...

Empire of Aulikara Samrat Yashodharman Vikramaditya of Malwa "Exterminator of the Huns" 🔱🔱🔱

Image
Samrat Yashodharman is know for defeating the Huna Emperor Mihirkula with the help of Baladitya Narshimha Gupta (Gupta Emperor) in 528 CE and conquering most parts of Northern India stretching from the Himalayas to Mahendragiri and from Lauhitya to Arabian Sea. It was a short-lived Empire which soon collapsed after Yashodharman's death. Aulikaras were initially feudatories of the Gupta dynasty who later established their own sovereign Empire in India which even included the Gupta Empire. Guptas might have acted as the Vassals of the Aulikaras during this period. :The Hindu Mapper

Maharana Sangram Singh

Image
We all know that the Mughal dynasty was founded by Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur in 1526 which would go on to rule majority of the Indian subcontinent for the next two centuries. Many believe Babur turned his attention towards India only after he was sent an invitation by Rana Sangram Singh (Rana Sanga) of Mewar. But this long-held belief is nothing more than a claim, let alone being anywhere close to the truth. Here are five reasons. The first and foremost point is if we set aside the lone reference of Baburnama (Babur’s memoirs), we will find numerous references of Daulat Khan Lodi, Governor of Punjab in the Lodi empire, as having invited Babur to India. He wanted to take advantage of the weak leadership in the Lodi dynasty and usurp power with the help of Babur’s army. Later, growing ambition resulted in a fall out between Babur and Daulat Khan which has also been well documented by historians. It is interesting to note that the lone mention in Baburnama occurs after the Battle of Pan...

What Is Shri Yantra | Shri Chakra?

Image
  The Shri Yantra is also known as Sri Chakra is a Yantra (Geometrical Design), that is an important part of tantric traditions. The Shri Chakra is of immense importance in the Shri Vidya school of Hinduism. The Shri Yantra is used for worship and as an aid to meditation. The vibrations created by the intricate design of the Shri Yantra helps in meditation. The Shri Yantra is made up of 9 interlocking triangles. 4 of these triangles have their apexes pointing upwards and base downwards, while 5 of the triangles have apexes pointing downwards and base pointed upwards. The 4 triangles that point upwards represent Shiva while the 5 that point downwards represent Shakti. The Sri Yantra is also referred to as Navayoni Chakra because of the nine triangles. The nine triangles of the Shri Yantra form an interlocking design that consists of 43 smaller triangles. At the centre of these interlocking triangles is the central point known as Bindu which represents the cosmic centre and the Sri C...

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had declared the formation of the “Provisional Government of Azad Hind(Free India)” at Singapore on the 21st Oct 1943.

Image
 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had declared the formation of the “Provisional Government of Azad Hind(Free India)” at Singapore on the 21st Oct 1943. The Provisional Government proclaimed authority over Indian civilian and military personnel in Southeast Asian British colonial territory and the prospective authority over Indian territory which would fall to the combined Japanese and Indian National Army forces during the thrust towards India. The government of Azad Hind had plans for its own currency, postage stamps, courts and a civil code. The PGAH was immediately recognized by more than 11 Countries which included Japan, Germany, Italy, Singapore, Malaya, Manchuria, Mongolia, Russia, Croatia, Thailand, Burma, Manchukuo and the Second Philippine Republic. Japan also handed over the nominal authority of the Japanese occupied Andaman and Nicobar Islands in 1943, though the government continued to be dependent on Japanese support. The Provisional Government of Free India consisted of a...

The 8th century Maa Kotravai of The Marava tribe, The Eyinars, a branch of Maravars and their leader, The Pandya.

Image
The Pandya era artifacts found in the Thoothai village, near Manamadurai in the Sivagangai district, The Little Marava Country, showcase the cultural richness of the Pandya dynasty during the eighth century. The right-handed idols feature weapons like the spear, sword, bow, and trident. The left-handed idols have conch shells, veena, and the discus. The central idol exhibits a combination of these elements. Adorned with a crown, earrings, and a nose ring, it holds a book in the hands. The unique attire worn from the waist to the ankles reflects the distinctive charm of this Pandya artifact. The sculptures from different regions such as Thiruparankundram, Kundakudi, and Thiruthangal display the goddess Durga's attributes. The Durga sculpture near Thoothai is exceptional, depicting her standing with weapons, and it stands out for its artistic and individualistic qualities. Unlike other sculptures, Durga in Thoothai stands on the Earth in a dynamic pose, balancing on her left leg whil...

Standing Tall since 1000+ years...🔥Brihadeeshwara Temple

Image
 Standing Tall since 1000+ years...🔥 Brihadeeshwara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajesvaram. It is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of chola architecture during the Chola period. Built by emperor Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 CE, the temple turned 1000 years old in 2010. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Great Living Chola Temples”, with the other two being the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple. The temple stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The vimanam (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is the tallest in the world. The Kumbam (the apex or the bulbous structure on the top) of the temple is carved out of a single rock and weighs around 80 tons.🔥 There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred ...

The original Arthashastra manuscript is stored at the Oriental Research Institute in Mysuru, Karnataka.

Image
 The original Arthashastra manuscript is stored at the Oriental Research Institute in Mysuru, Karnataka. The Arthashastra, written in Sanskrit and dating back to the time of the Mauryan Empire, is one of the oldest books on governance, military strategy, politics, economics, justice, and the duties of rulers. Scholars say it was composed around the second century BCE. Its author, Kautilya—also known as Chanakya— was prime minister to Chandragupta, the first of the Mauryan rulers. After the decline of the Mauryan Empire, the document was lost. Rudrapatna Shamashastri, a Sanskrit scholar and librarian, discovered the original Arthashastra in 1905 among the mounds of palm leaf documents lying in the institute, which was founded by Mysore’s Wodeyar kings in 1891. The institute has been part of the University of Mysore from 1916, and is home to about 70,000 rare palm-leaf manuscripts. Shamashastri transcribed the Arthashastra onto fresh palm leaves and published it in 1909. He translate...

The Yadavs of Devgiri

Image
  The Yadavs of Devgiri (1187-1317) at their greatest extent. Yadava dynasty, literally, descended from Yadu were an ancient Indian people who believed themselves to be descended from Yadu, a Vedic king. According to the Mahabharat, Yadu was the eldest son of king Yayati and his queen Devayani. The Origin of yadava according to scholars is divided into three parts - Yaduvanshi origin,Karnataka origin, and Maratha origin. The dynasty is also called as the Seuna or Sevuna dynasty. Marathi was the dominant language, along with Kannada and Sanskrit. Dridhaprahara(860-880) was the first ruler of the dynasty who established rule in the Deccan region of India. He established the city of Chandradityapura (modern Chandor, Nashik,Maharashtra). Bhillama V, expanded the rule to Gujarat by defeating the Chaulukyas and Paramaras. He established the city of Devagiri(modern day Daulatabad in Aurangabad Maharashtra). The seuna empire was one of the most famous Yadavas in Northern India. The comm...

Share glory of Sons of Bharatams from the Sethupathy's: THE GUARDIANS OF SHREE RAMA SETHU since 5677BCE

Image
Share glory of Sons of Bharatams from the Sethupathy's: THE GUARDIANS OF SHREE RAMA SETHU since 5677BCE Jewels of Bharatam While Mlechhas Kings and other assorted mongrel invaders lusted for wealth, power and women of Hindu society, the Great Hindu kings sustained maintained great religious, Temples,cultural, educational, Gurukulams, ayurvedic and pilgrimage centres. But there was no equivalent in the world ever when a Great Maravar King donated in form of Thulabharam in the weight of an Elephant. Kajathulabaram offering twice made by Emperor Jadavarman Sundara Pandya Thevar(1251-1268) to Trichy Srirangam Perumal temple. It is considered the biggest offering ever made by any king in the world. பாண்டியர்கள் தேடி பயணம் #பாண்டியர்தேடிபயணம் #Kayalinsignia Picture Drawn by : DhanushRaman K Thulabharam is offered seeking a relief from distress, for achieving a dream or deliverance from an ailment. As per belief, it was shri hari Krishna who conducted the ritual for the first time. Kris...