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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Srirangapatana- A page of Tipu Sultan
Srirangpatana- A page of Tipu Sultan We had a plan to club Ooty, Somanathapuram and Srirangapatna in a single trip as all these lie almost in same route. From Bangalore we reached Srirangapata in 3 hours, checked in KSTDC hotel and after getting fresh started visit to the […]
Tipu Summer Palace- Bangalore,India
A visit to Tipu Summer Palace There a very few tourist spots remaining in Bangalore, the world’s IT Hub. A few of them I described in article “An Excursion day around Bangalore-Part 1“. Another day out or at least half day in visiting two great monuments and the gems […]
Bangalore Fort
A visit to Bangalore Fort There a very few tourist spots remaining in Bangalore, the world’s IT Hub. A few of them I described in article “An Excursion day around Bangalore-Part 1“. Another day out or at least half day in visiting two great monuments and the […]
Tipu Sultan Birth Place – Devanhalli, Bangalore
Tipu Sultan Birth Place – Devanhalli, Bangalore I had an opportunity to see the Devanhalli Fort on NH7 about 30 KM from Hebbal, Bangalore,India. I was trying to locate the birth place of Tipu inside the fort premises and inquired locals there residing inside the fort premises. I came […]
Nandi Hills Calling
My first visit in 2006 to Nandi Hills was in a hurry because of which I really couldn’t enjoy the place. After a wait of 10 long years I finally happened to visit it again in April, 2016.The time was at my disposal. My catch during this visit: The places to visit here are […]
