#HISTORY OF INDIA/BHARAT

[decodinghinduism]

Sri Ramchanda’s exile path-Ramayan

Shriram ji’s exile path described in Ramayana…. Tamsa river – Tamsa river is 20 km away from Ayodhya. Here they crossed the river by boat. Shringverpur pilgrimage – 20-22 km away from Prayagraj they reached Sringverpur, which was the state of Nishadraj Guh. Right here on the banks of Ganga, they asked Kewat to cross the Ganga. Shringverpur is currently called Singarore. Kurai Village – Shriram…

[mangotalkies]

"after all, how can one feel the loss of a thing whose existence one has become unconscious to?"

a wonderful collection of essential and constant truth bombs.

[meerawrites]

We made it to the moon for cheaper than NASA or Russia, or any colonial power ever has! (very positive)

Take that Great Britain and screw you all colonizers and imperialism (extremely derogatory).

[forgotten-bharat]

About Vedic Scriptures

[cute-as-buttons]

76 YEARS AND WE'RE STILL GOING!!!!!

[kaalbela]

Moti bharat is a form of bead embroidery from Jalor district of Rajasthan in India, practiced by the women of certain pastoral tribes. The opaque white beads form the base on which the transparent beads are worked by stringing them together in various shapes and forms of birds, animals, human figures and other articles of day to day life. Traditionally blue, green, yellow, red and other primary colored beads were commonly used. Stylized human figures, geometrical designs, glimpses of daily life, horse and camel riders, elephant with haudha, horse with carriage, the famous love legend of local hero Dhola and his lover Maru are the designs repeatedly used.

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[bharatpics]

11th century Surya temple of Jhalrapatan.

Rajasthan, India

[kirtijolapara]

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India Makes History, Out of 195 countries, only India has successfully landed on the Moon's south pole Chandrayaan3.

Here are the images from the Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera taken during the descent.

The image captured by the Landing Imager Camera after the landing.

It shows a portion of Chandrayaan-3's landing site. Seen also is a leg and its accompanying shadow.

Chandrayaan-3 chose a relatively flat region on the lunar surface 🙂

Source: @isro

[decodinghinduism]

Upanishad in brief

What is Upanishad (1) Upanishad is the essence of Vedas. Abstract i.e. squeeze or brief. Upanishad is the basis of Indian spiritual contemplation, the source of Indian spiritual philosophy. God or not, soul or not, how is the universe etc all serious, philosophy, yoga, meditation, samadhi, salvation etc will be found in Upanishad. Every Hindu should read the Upanishad. Reading these gives true…

[mangotalkies]

"as a consequence, most colonies embraced nationalism of the territorial kind, which altered their priorities significantly. the deprivation of a cultural or civilisational anchor to their ‘modern’ identities meant that their visions of the past, present and future were limited to merely preserving territorial integrity while constantly ceding space on civilisational integrity to coloniality"

on a ludicrous side note, the design of this book is absolutely gorgeous.

[little-desi-historian]

On August 15th, 1947, India became free from British colonialism and violent oppression by the British empire. On Wednesday August 23rd, 2023, India landed a spacecraft on the South Pole of the moon, being the 4th country of all nations to get to the moon and the first to get to the South Pole of the moon. I am proud to be brown.

[forgotten-bharat]

Maharani Durgavati

Durgavati was the daughter of King of Bundelkhand, married to Raja dalpad of Gondwana, in Madhaya Pradesh.

Soon, tragically Raja died and Queen Durgavati with her 5 year old toddler stepped up to the throne. She managed the whole kingdom exceptionally well, as recorded by Akbar’s historian. The kingdom did not suffer any major setback even after their king died.

Gondwana was a rich kingdom, with a beautiful queen which became the target of the Mughals. They didn't wanted to simply take the kingdom under their control, the commander Asaf Khan also “wanted to touch the beauty of Gondwana”.

In 1564, Asaf Khan marched with 10,000 cavalries towards Gondwana, Rani Durgavati marched with 5,000 men to the battlefield.

She led the army well and killed about 500 enemies, she came out victorious by the end of the day, later she purposed to “surprise attack” the enemies or “Gorilla Attack” but none of the council members agreed to that.

By the next morning, Asaf Khan’s army was in a much better place and the fighting continued for 3 exhausting days. By that time only 200 of her men were left but the thought of giving up never once crossed her mind. Her bravery and courage never wavered.

During the battle, one arrow pierced her temple and another pierced her neck, causing her to lose consciousness. When she opened her eyes, the inevitable defeat was clear.

Instead of falling in the hands of men that had nothing but lust for her and would eventually throw her in Harem with other women, that previously were queens of conquered kingdoms that Mughals kept as sex slaves, she took our her dagger and killed herself to save her honor and prevent invaders from doing heinous things to her body, her martyrdom day (24 June 1564) is commemorated as “Balidan Diwas”.

The Mughal army then marched to the fort to loot it's treasure. They found staggering amount of gold pots full of gold, jewels, expensive stones etc.

When they opened a room, it was full of burnt bodies of women that commited Jauhar upon hearing the news of Rani’s defeat. These women committed Jauhar to save their honor and to prevent the Mughals from taking them as sex slaves, unfortunately 2 women were still alive, stuck behind a large wooden block that saved their lives. These two women were then taken to Akbar's court and predictably put into Harem.

[aads22]

[anoopbartariacreations]

Transformative Conversations at the Chambal River Front: UDH Minister Shanti Dhariwal and Architect Dr. Anoop Bartaria Discuss 'KOTA NAVNIRMAN SAMVAAD' with Bestselling Author Chetan Bhagat

Kota, Rajasthan, [Oct 05, 2023] - A picturesque setting along the Chambal River Front provided the backdrop for a captivating exchange of ideas as UDH (Urban Development and Housing) Minister Shanti Dhariwal and renowned Architect Dr. Anoop Bartaria engaged in a stimulating conversation with acclaimed author Shri Chetan Bhagat Ji. The occasion was none other than 'KOTA NAVNIRMAN SAMVAAD,' a platform for transformative discussions and visionary perspectives.

The serene Chambal River Front, with its tranquil waters and lush surroundings, offered the perfect ambiance for this inspiring dialogue. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the river, the stage was set for an evening of profound insights and creative musings.

Dr. Anoop Bartaria, the brilliant mind behind the magnificent Chambal River Front project, took the opportunity to guide Shri Chetan Bhagat Ji on a tour of the entire riverfront. The architectural marvel has already garnered immense attention for its blend of modern design with natural beauty, transforming the riverfront into a cultural and recreational hub for Kota residents.

During the tour, Dr. Bartaria shared his vision of creating an inclusive space where nature and architecture harmoniously coexist. Shri Chetan Bhagat Ji was visibly impressed by the meticulous planning and sustainable features of the riverfront, which seamlessly integrates green spaces, recreational facilities, and cultural zones.

The heart of the evening, however, was the insightful conversation that unfolded among the three distinguished personalities. Minister Shanti Dhariwal, with his vast experience in urban development, discussed the importance of such transformative projects in enhancing the quality of life for citizens. He emphasised the need for sustainable urban planning and inclusive growth to meet the challenges of the future.

Architect Dr. Anoop Bartaria shared his journey and creative process in conceptualising and executing the Chambal River Front project. He explained how the project aimed to rejuvenate the cityscape while preserving the natural beauty of the Chambal River.

Shri Chetan Bhagat Ji, known for his thought-provoking novels and social commentary, contributed to the conversation by highlighting the role of cultural spaces like the Chambal River Front in fostering creativity and community engagement. He praised the collaborative effort to create a space that not only celebrates architecture but also serves as a vibrant cultural hub.

'KOTA NAVNIRMAN SAMVAAD' is a testament to the power of dialogue, innovation, and collaboration in shaping the future of urban spaces. As the conversation concluded against the backdrop of the Chambal River Front, it was clear that this evening had been a transformative experience, one that would resonate with both the local community and the nation as a whole.

In a world where sustainable development and creative spaces are becoming increasingly important, the Chambal River Front and the insightful conversations it hosts stand as shining examples of a brighter, more inclusive future.

For more information and updates on 'KOTA NAVNIRMAN SAMVAAD,' please visit https://bit.ly/KOTA-NAVNIRMAN-SAMVAAD

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Varāha, chlorite sculpture, Odisha, 12th-13th century

[ammaribnazizahmed]

❝...Over these many decades since the Partition, the conventional understanding has calcified that Hindustan is either a simple Hindi word for "India", an articulation of Hindu chauvinism, or, more rarely, something associated with the bygone era of the Mughal (Timurid) polity - itself understood by the Hindu Indian as a demonstration of the imperial violence of foreigners.

The erasure of the precolonial idea of Hindustan has meant that it is taken as a truism that there was no coherent concept of peninsular India before British domination. What is nominally understood by this is that the British were the first to control or claim the entire territory of the southern peninsula.

In this line of telling, the subcontinent before British colonisation was an age of "regional kingdoms" with no coherent notion of territoriality nor the political control over the entire peninsula.

The only noted exceptions are of Ashoka, from the third century BCE, whose realm included Kabul, or the Mughal king Aurangzeb, who extended Mughal rule in and beyond Deccan in the late seventeenth century (CE).

Such conventional wisdom, these historiographic truths, are mistaken. Certainly, the Mughals did not create the concept of Hindustan. There already existed an idea that Hindustan was a place of territorial integrity that encompassed the entire subcontinent...❞

Source: The Loss of Hindustan | The Invention of India by Manan Ahmed Asif, Pages 2-3

Pictured below is the map of Hindustan (or then British India) in 1859 CE - two years after the failed Hindustani revolt led by the last Timurid-Mughal Sultan Bahadur Shah Zafar II - by 19th century American cartologist Joseph Hutchins Colton.

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Ammār ibn Aziz Ahmed