Raja Patni Mal of Benares

Raja Patni Mal of Benares

Raja Patni Mal was an eminent Hindu personality of Benares who contributed a lot to

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History of Tijara Fort, Tijara, Rajasthan

History of Tijara Fort, Tijara, Rajasthan

The Tijara Fort hotel is a beautiful heritage property restored and run by the Neemrana

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Bombay: The First Visit of the English to their Future Capital of Western India

Bombay: The First Visit of the English to their Future Capital of

On 13th October 1626, six English ships and eight Dutch ships reached Bombay with the

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William Jones’ Poem on Goddess Saraswati

William Jones’ Poem on Goddess Saraswati

Image Source: Edward Moor, The Hindu Pantheon (London, 1810), Plate 45 Came across this beautiful

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James Prinsep’s Survey of Benares (Varanasi or Kashi)

James Prinsep’s Survey of Benares (Varanasi or Kashi)

James Prinsep arrived in India in the second decade of the nineteenth century. His knowledge

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Ujhla Bridge or Ujhala Bridge, Mirzapur

Ujhla Bridge or Ujhala Bridge, Mirzapur

A small river flowing to the west of Mirzapur disgorges itself into the River Ganges.

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Sri Mukhalingesvara and Somesvara Temples at Mukhalingam, Andhra Pradesh

Sri Mukhalingesvara and Somesvara Temples at Mukhalingam, Andhra Pradesh

Sri Mukhalingasvara Temple – Mandapam  entrance These are two of the three ancient temples located

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The Kings of Mandala of Central India: A Genealogical Account

The Kings of Mandala of Central India: A Genealogical Account

A dynasty/kingdom called Graha Mandala ruled over eastern parts of Central India and their territory

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Gift of a steam launch as a ferry to the city of Benares by Maharaja of Vizianagaram

Gift of a steam launch as a ferry to the city of

In 1872, the Maharaja of Vizianagram, who was a well-known and respected benefactor of the

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The Fort of Chunar

The Fort of Chunar

Situated on the banks of the venerated River Ganges in the district of Mirzapur, Uttar

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A Historical Account of Bridging the Karmanasa River

A Historical Account of Bridging the Karmanasa River

The name Karmanasa means “destroyer of good deeds.” So before giving an account of the

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The Bilhari Fort

The Bilhari Fort

(To protect my work from plagiarism, I have decided not to disclose my sources. Check

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Bhojeshwar Temple, Bhojpur

Bhojeshwar Temple, Bhojpur

Bhojeshwar Temple, Bhojpur   On the auspicious day of Mahashivratri, I decided to restart my

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The Journey Begins

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. —

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