The Chapekar brothers ( also Caphekar, Chaphekar ) were youth of Chinchwad village. These brothers were Damodar Hari Chapekar, Balkrishna Hari Chapekar and Vasudeo Hari Chapekar. Damodar Hari Chapekar and Balkrishna Hari Chapekar were two prominent revolutionaries of this time. The Chapekar … [Read more...] about Who were the Chapekar Brothers?
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Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi
The Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is a famous Sikh shrine, located near Gole Post Office, New Delhi, was built in honour of Guru Har Krishan, the eighth guru of the Sikhs, who was invited by Mirza Raja Jai Singh of Amber to stay as his guest in his house. The Guru had come to meet the Mughal Emperor … [Read more...] about Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi
Tomb of Adham Khan
The Tomb of Adham Khan is Situated on a high terrace about 366 meters west of Qutb Minar, it is popularly known as the Bhul-bhullian (labyrinth). The Adham Khan's tomb was built by Akbar in 1562 A.D. over the remains of his wet nurse, Mahan Anga, and her son, Adham Khan, a general in the Mughal … [Read more...] about Tomb of Adham Khan
Influence of Islam on Indian Culture
Different aspects of the social life of the Hindus were influenced by Muslims. The influence of Islam can be witnessed in the Indian ceremonies connected with marriages, customs, manners, etiquettes of daily life, dress and costume, methods of cooking including different items of cooked dishes and … [Read more...] about Influence of Islam on Indian Culture
Emerald Mines in India
Emerald in India Emerald, the most valuable of all precious stones, is a transparent variety of beryl (3 BeO.Al2O3.6SiO2) with the well-known emerald-green colour. Other gemstone varieties of beryl are aquamarine, the sea-green and bluish stones; yellow beryl or heliodor, the yellow variety; … [Read more...] about Emerald Mines in India