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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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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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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