I was just standing in front of tomb of Aurangzeb when a caretaker appeared in front of me all of sudden and started stating about Aurangzeb and his tomb without my asking. I was in dilemma what to do and tossed tip of Rs.20. He seemed to be so happy. The so simple tomb of a Badshah who killed his close kins and fought incessant battles for 50 years, ruled whole India subcontinent just about 350 years ago.
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Bibi Ka Maqbara – “Black Taj hai ye Shaab, Black Taj”
“Black Taj hai ye Shaab, Black Taj”. Exactly these were the words of the guide who noticed me at ticket counter of Bibi ka Maqbara. A lean and thin, black complexion Muslim guide who has been guide here for 40 years and proudly announces to me that he earns at least one thousand rupees daily. […]
Visit to Maratha Traditional Statue Village Model
Visit to Maratha Traditional Statue Village Model While returning from Pratapgad Fort, in Jaavali, Maharastra I saw a Board Shivakalin Khedegaon- A traditional Statue Museum. It is just 2 KM from the base of Fort hill. Located at Pratapgad Machi, Taluk Mahabaleshwar, Distt Satara. Asked driver to stop and I went to see this village. […]
Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani – In Monsoon
Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani – In Monsoon I had a plan to visit the Ozar Temple, lenyadri caves, Shivneri fort (birth of Shivaji) and Chakan Fort, Mahabaleshwar, Raigad, Pratapgad fort in one single trip. The plan proved to be well feasible as Day1 spots were in one line, […]
Pratapgad Fort- Pride of Maratha Empire
Pratapgad Fort- pride of Maratha Empire शहीदों की चिताओं पर जुड़ेंगे हर बरस मेले वतन पर मरनेवालों का यही बाक़ी निशाँ होगा I had a plan to visit the Ozar Temple, Lenyadri caves, Shivneri fort ( birth of Shivaji) and […]
Lenyadri Caves- Mini Ellora Caves
Lenyadri Caves- Mini Ellora Caves I had a plan to visit the Ozar Temple, lenyadri caves, Shivneri fort (birth of Shivaji) and Chakan Fort in one stretch in a single day. The plan proved to be well feasible as all these fall […]
