The Most Complex International Border

International borders can be so complicated and there are plenty of complex borders in the world. In this post I will take on disputed borders between India China and Pakistan. Most of the disputed land is within the state of Jammu and Kashmir which was a princely state before the partition of India and Pakistan...

How India got its name???

Around 5th century BCE:- Persians: What is the name of this region mate? Native Bharthian: Its wriiten in our vedas one sec bro, I can't seem to find it. Persians: Its ok bro, What is the name of the river that is flowing here? Native Bhartian: Its "Sindhu river bro". Persians: Sorry bro, I can't...

Sabari Malai Rules and Misconceptions

Hello guys, In this post I am just sharing the basic rules and the reason behind rules that has been followed over the ages. 1) How many days of Vritham(Fasting) has to be observed after wearing Malai? It is said that initially our ancestors started with 60 days of fasting, later people had to come...

Part 4 – Independence and Free India

1877 C.E : First Delhi Durbar was organized by British(Lytton, Viceroy of then India) to mark the succession of an emperor of India. 1885 C.E : Indian National Congress, a political party founded as a nationalist movement to emerge in British rule by Allan Octavian, a member of civil service. 1911 C.E : Capital of...

Part 3 – Mughals and East India company

16TH CENTURY 1503 C.E : Entry of Portuguese into Cochin, Kerela saw the first European settlement in India. 1518 C.E : Rana Sanga, ruler of Kingdom of Mewar (Udaipur) one of the greatest power in North western India defeats Ibrahim Lodi in the battle of Khatoli gaining control over Rajastan. Lodi dynasty started declining after...

Indian History – Part 2 (Mauryans & Sultanate)

Continuation from part 1 history......... 4th century BC The Sanskrit epics Mahabharat and Ramayan is said to be composed in 4th Century BCE however the exact period is still a matter of debate with the actual timeline of both Mahabharat and Ramayan themselves are much to debate. I will keep following the records of history...