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Kolkata Museum History: The First Museum of India

Indian Museum Kolkata one of many important historical landmarks of Kolkata, West Bengal. Located at famous Park Street, Indian Museum of Kolkata is the largest museum of India. Hence, indeed one of the historical landmarks of Kolkata city. Not only that, the museum is the oldest one in Asia-Pacific region and also among the oldest in the world. The museum has unique collections from the pre-historic times up to British Indian period.

Kolkata Museum is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

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History of Kolkata: 21 Intersting Facts About the City of Joy

Historical Places / Manas Dutta

History of Kolkata dates back to the rule of Mughals before the British built the city of Calcutta. How a village of Kalikata of Mughal was transformed to Calcutta of the British and became the first Capital of British India is worth knowing.

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Cooch Behar Rajbari History: 6 exciting facts of the grand palace

Indian Palaces / Manas Dutta

Cooch Behar Palace a royal heritage of 19th century and one of the most remarkable landmarks of Cooch Behar. Also known as the Victor Jubilee Palace, the royal monument is world famous for its aesthetical elegance. Located at the heart of the city, the palace is also counted among the top tourist destinations of Northern West Bengal.

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Chittor Fort history: Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar

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Chittor Fort is one of the major tourist attractions of Chittorgarh, a district in present state of Rajasthan. Located in the southern region of Rajasthan, the fort once served as the capital of Mewar. Chittor Fort is also the largest fort in India, covering an area of 692 acres on hill top.

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History of Delhi India Gate: Making of the Iconic Memorial

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India gate is among the most famous monumental arch and historical landmark of New Delhi. The sandstone made memorial commemorates 13,220 war martyrs of the First World War (1914 – 1918) and third Anglo-Afghan War (1919). India Gate is also famous as All India War Memorial or, Delhi Memorial. The historical arch also acts as

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Jaisalmer Fort History: Unveiling the Facts of the Golden Fort

Indian Forts / Manas Dutta

Jaisalmer fort is one of the iconic forts in Rajasthan, India. The tawny golden sandstones turn into honey-gold during the sunset, presenting an amazing view to the tourists. The state of Rajasthan has more than a hundred forts present in it. But, the Jaisalmer fort is the oldest fort in Rajasthan and also the second oldest in India. Hence, historically, the fort has a greater importance than the rest.

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Lohagad Fort History and Architecture

Indian Forts / Manas Dutta

Lohagad fort represents a marvelous military base from the medieval period of Indian history. Lohagad is very close to Lonavala, Maharashtra but not very far from the city of Pune as well. The hill fort of Lohagad had played a crucial role in the history of the Marathas.

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History of Shaniwar Wada Pune

Indian Forts / Manas Dutta

Shaniwar Wada history signifies the era of the Peshwas in Pune. Built in 1732, the mansion symbolizes pride the Maratha empire for about 100 years. The monument also carries tragic story of Peshwa Narayan Rao.

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Aga Khan Palace of Pune history

Indian Palaces / Admin

The Aga Khan Palace is undoubtedly one of the many historical places in Pune, Maharashtra. Sultan Mohammed Shah Aga Khan III, constructed the majestic palace in 1892 CE. However, later in 1969, the palace went under control of the Government of India. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had also declared the palace as a heritage

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History of Gateway of India Mumbai

Indina Archways / Manas Dutta

Gateway of India carries more than 100 years history and emotions, served as the first landing of the British King George V and Queen Mary and also as the exit gate for last British troop that left India.

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Victoria Memorial Kolkata History and Architecture

Indian Palaces / Admin

Victoria Memorial, a beautiful historical landmark of Kolkata, constructed to honour the late Queen Victoria and her 63 years of realm. The grand white Makrana marble made construction is still carrying all the essence of great Victorian era.

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Writers’ Building Kolkata

Indian Architectures / Manas Dutta

Writers’ Building Kolkata has gone through several phases in past 240 years to become the administrative power house of Kolkata. How the building expanded from one block to 13 block small township with different phases of construction is worth knowing indeed.

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Pre-historic India | The stone age India

Stone age of pre-historic India

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Pre-historic humans arrived in India on about 2 million years BCE or before. But how were cultures of stone age humans? Where did they built their civilization in pre historic period? This full post will give you a clear picture of it.

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History of Bengal: Lagacy of Cultures and Literatures

Indian States / Manas Dutta

Did you know how were human civilizations and their cultures in ancient Bengal? It started in early iron age and lasted till 1000 BCE. How those civilizations grow into large kingdoms are certainly worth knowing.

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The ruins of Chandraketugarh in West Bengal

Ruined Sites of India / Admin

The archaeological site of Chandraketugarh confirms the existence of civilization 3000 years back. Read about the findings from the site, even before arrival of the Aryans in Bengal. Read about the findings from the site.

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Fatehpur Sikri history: the abandoned city of Mughals

Indian Palaces / Admin

Fatehpur Sikri was not only glorified during the reign of Akbar. Historic evidences reveal that history of Fatehpur Sikri or, the village of Sikri is more than thousand years old. Read here.

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Badshah Mohammed Jalaluddin Akbar history and his achievements

Mughal Emperor Akbar Life History and Achievements

Indian Emperors / Manas Dutta

The life history of Mughal Emperor Akbar narrates his striking diplomatic, leadership and military sense that set the base of Mughal Empire. He ascended the Mughal throne when the Mughal Empire was in a state of bother. But with his superior administration system he expanded the empire beyond northern India and won hearts of many of his feudal kings.

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First Battle of Panipat: 6 Critical Factors That Favoured Babur

Historic Events / Manas Dutta

The first battle of Panipat was a decisive historic battle in India which ended the 300 years Delhi Sultanate & began Mughal Empire in India.

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Gupta Empire | History of the Golden Age

Indian Dynasties / Manas Dutta

Gupta empire was a classical phase in Indian history, notable for great scolars, social, economic and academic progress. Gupta Period from 4th to 6th century is therefore often referred as the Golden Age in Indian history.

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Third Battle of Panipat: 10 Factors That Went Against Sadashivrao

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The Third Battle of Panipat was the most significant battle of 18th century. Why the great Maratha army lost the battle to the Afghans? Read all the background history, reason, result in details.

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