The Ashoka Empire was not confined to Magadha alone. Ashoka the Great was the Emperor of a major portion of the present Indian-subcontinent. The extent of Ashoka Empire is generally known from the conquests of Chandragupta. Samrat Ashoka further added Kalinga to the empire of Chandragupta. The … [Read more...]
Third Battle of Panipat (1761)
Introduction The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14th of January, 1761 between: the Maratha army and the combined forces of Ahmad Shah Afdali (Afghan King), Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Begal) and Rohilla Afgans. The Maratha army under Sadashivrao Bhau was defeated in the Third … [Read more...]
Shah Alam II
Introduction Shah Alam II, also known as Ali Gauhar, was the son of Mughal Emperor Alamgir II. He was born on June 25, 1728. His mother was Nawab Zinat Mahal Sahiba. After the murder of his father, Ali Gauhar managed to escape became the next Mughal Emperor under the title Shah Alam II. He was the … [Read more...]
Battle of Buxar
The Battle of Buxar was fought between the British Army and the combined forces of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal) and Shuja-ud-daula (Nawab of Awadh). The British East India Company had defeated the combined forces in the battle. The battle took place on 22nd October, … [Read more...]
Interesting Facts about Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal, the white marble mousoleum, is the finest example of Mughal Architecture and is a World Heritage site in India. Please find some interesting facts about Taj Mahal. 1. Taj Mahal is an unusual Tomb constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. 2. … [Read more...]
Balaji Bajirao Peshwa (Nanasaheb Peshwa)
Balaji Bajiroa Peshwa, also known as Nanasaheb Peshwa, was the son of Bajirao Peshwa I. He was born on 8th of December, 1720. His mother was Kashibai. After the death of Bajirao Peshwa I, Chhatrapati Shahu appointed the deceased's eldest son Balaji Bajirao as Peshwa on 4th of July, 1740. Balaji … [Read more...]
Alamgir II (Mughal Emperor)
Alamgir II, was the son of Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah and grandson of Bahadur Shah I. He was born on June 6, 1699 and died on November 29, 1759. His original name was Aziz-ud-Din. Alamgir II reigned for a short period of five years from 2nd day of June, 1754 to 29th November, 1759. He was … [Read more...]
FarrukhSiyar
FarrukhSiyar was the grandson of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah I. He succeeded to the throne after Jahandar Shah. He was born on 20th of August, 1685 and died in 1719. He had reigned for six years from 1713 to 1719. His reign was one long attempt at the conspiracy against Abdullah Khan and Hussain … [Read more...]
Family Tree of Shivaji Maharaj
Description of Family tree of Shivaji Maharaj This post contains tree diagram and flow chart of Shivaji Maharaj Family, his sons, Sambhaji Maharaj and Rajaram Maharaj, etc. Shahajiraje Bhosale: He was an Maratha general and the father of Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Maratha Empire … [Read more...]
Chauhan Dynasty
Origin of the Chauhans: The Rajput kings of Chauhan dynasty are believed to belong to Agnivanshi Clan (descendants of the Fire God). The Chauhan Dyansty played a prominent part on the Indian political stage. Ajayaraja: In the eleventh century the Chauhan dynasty ruled as a local power in the … [Read more...]
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