Comparatively today lesser known among Indians, this place was once the capital of Bundela Rajput kingdom from 1531 to 1783 CE. I was just thinking why this place is lesser known – the name itself indicates “Orchha” – means hidden. But the reason might be that Orchha was a small kingdom and had a bit […]
Jhansi – A Chapter for future
This glorious history is just 3 generations ago. This is the story of not independence of 1857 but a story for fight for the dignity and for own people against injustice. several novels have been written on Rani by Europeans, several TV serials and a Hollywood film Swords and Sceptres :The Rani of Jhansi (2017) acted […]
Chitrakoot – A spiritual legacy
Chitrakoot is one of the star places on Hindu pilgrim’s map. There was lot of road construction work going on the time I visited. But the roads being designed seem to be very wide.The place looks a bit backward with no ola-Uber we have to totally depend on local conveyances. The experience with local people […]
Ajanta – An ancient imprint to take away
खुदा भी आसमाँ से जब जमीं पर देखता होगा, मेरे मेहबूब को किसने बनाया होगा सोचता होगा ! फ़रिश्ते भी यहां रातों में आ कर घूमते होंगे, जहाँ रखती हो तुम पाँव जगह वो चूमते होंगे ! This is Ajanta. God also will be jealous of the beauty of this place thinking why He missed […]
Tomb Of Aurangzeb – End of Medieval Indian History
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.
Bibi Ka Maqbara – “Black Taj hai ye Shaab, Black Taj”
“Black Taj hai ye Shaab, Black Taj”. The guide’s words resonated with me as I stood at the ticket counter of Bibi ka Maqbara. He was a slender, dark-complexioned Muslim man who had dedicated 40 years to guiding visitors at this site. He asked me to also take his ticket. I hold a deep respect for […]
