The establishment of the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 marked a turning point in Indian history. After the death of Muhammad Ghori, his general Qutb-ud-din Aibak laid the foundation of a new political order in northern India. This event began nearly three centuries of Sultanate rule and reshaped medieval India.
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The Surat raids of Shivaji Maharaj unleash two of his bold and strategic military expeditions. These campaigns showcase his brilliance in guerrilla warfare. Surat was a thriving commercial hub of the mighty Mughal empire then. Shivaji Maharaj chose to raid Surat, not just for wealth, but also as a symbolic target to assert Maratha power.
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The Portuguese arrival in 1498 led by Vasco da Gama never intended a peaceful trade relation build up. Rather the Portuguese voyage always sought dominance in the Arabian sea. The Portuguese Zamorin battles during early 16th century mark the first sign of European dominance around Indian soil. Undoubtedly, the Portuguese intention was to gain unconditional control over the Malabar coast and the spice trades. Hence, defeating the Zamorin, the supreme authority of the Malabar coast and spice trades, would automatically fulfill their purpose.
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The arrival of Vasco da Gama in India marks an extremely crucial moment in Indian history. It was the first European sea voyage that successfully reached India, in fact, Asian continent. The first voyage of Vasco da Gama aimed to discover direct sea route to India. But he also intended to set the Portuguese dominance in the Indian subcontinent. Nevertheless, the discovery of a direct sea route between Europe and Asia influenced the global trade quite exceptionally.
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Zahir ud-din Muhammad Babur is famous in Indian history as the founder of the glorious Mughal empire. Before establishing his empire in India, life story of Babur had been full of struggle and conquest. On one side he had been a remarkable leader and warrior. But on other the side, Babur left an incredible cultural legacy, by promoting Persian art, literature, and architecture in India.
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Agra Fort, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, is often regarded for incredible architecture and rich history of the Mughals. But the fort has been occupied by several kingdoms since the 11th century until it went under the Government of India in 1947.
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Peacock Throne, the most expensive indegenious throne, was an emblem of Mughal opulence. The lavish decoration of gemstones and jewels on a pure gold architecture, was beyond a poetic imagination. Shah Jahan, the ‘engineer’ sultan, the seeker of ‘paradise on earth’ in his every creation, build his best which nobody could ever match. The glittering
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Republic Day is one of the most important and memorable days in the history of India. India became a republic nation on the 26th January in 1950, when our Constitution came into effect. India’s Republic Day therfore signifies all its struggles for independence and thereafter establishment of a self governing nation. Our Republic Day also showcases the India’s democratic values, cultural richness and unity in diversity. Therefore, Republic Day has an utmost significance in Indian history, politics and culture.
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Daulatabad is a medieval age fort city in Auranagbad district of Maharashtra. The fort appears on a 200 metres high conical hilltop and looks very attractive from a distance. But the most interesting part of Daulatabad fort is the architecture, which makes it among the strongest forts of medieval India. Daulatabad fort had probably been the strategic fort of most importance in entire Deccan region during medieval era. Early history of Daulatabad fort dates back to 12th century CE but the hillfort has human footprints since 100 BCE. Therefore Daulatabad fort has always remained an interesting topic for tourists and history explorers.
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Qila-e-Ark is an historical monument at the historical city of Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Although Aurangabad is extremely rich of historical elements. But the Quila-e-Ark history, has its own distinct importance. Tragically, despite of all historical importance, the 17th century fort palace is now turned into ruins. But the glimpses of imperial Mughal pride in the city of Aurangabad is yet to be overturned.
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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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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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Plassey or Palashi is a small village in Nadia district of present Indian state of West Bengal. The historic battle at Palashi was fought between the Nawab of Bengal and the British East India Company. But the result of the battle brought a remarkable turn in Indian history. Battle of Plassey marks the beginning of British colonial rule in India, period of a large economical plunder. The country which contributed 24% of world’s GDP, was completely sucked in next 190 years.
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