Temur, the Lame. Timur founded the Timurid Empire in and around Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia. He is widely regarded as one of an undefeated commander and military strategist in history, as well as he is known for his brutality. Born in Uzbekistan (80 kilometres, south of Samarkand) on 9 April 1336. His name Temur means “Iron” in the Chagatai …
Kashmiri Brahmin Kashmir was founded by Rishi kashyap. Thereafter It has been inhabited by kashmiri pandits for thousands of years and had seen hindu cultures and civilizations flourished. Rishi Kashyap, was a historical figure and was one of the Saptarishis (seven great sages). The history of Kashmir is interwined with the histories of various empires …
Mathura Fragmentary Buddhist Image Inscription of the time of Kanishka I (Kanishka year 4 (= 81-82 A.D.) Provenance Hathara, Uttara Pradesh. Script: Brahmi Language: Sanskrit Influenced by Prakrit. References: V.N. Srivastava, J.U.P.H.S. VII (NS) Pl.1, 1959, p.1, 17 D.C. Sircar. Ep.Ind. XXIXV, pp.9-10. Text On left margin: सिद्धम् । 1. महाराजस्य कणि ष्कस य सं …
Bengali Brahmins are a community of Brahmins who trace their roots to the Bengal region, which is located in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, encompassing present-day Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and parts of Assam and Jharkhand. Brahmins are considered to be priests, scholars, and custodians of religious rituals …
Babur According to history text books of post partitioned hindu India as well as Bollywood films, the mughal kings are generally perceived to be kind & romantic lovers. The truth is that not many of us are aware of the horrendous cruelty that the mughals were capable of, a cruelty that was not surprising …
Nadir Shah, was a powerful Persian military leader and monarch, who reigned from 1736 to 1747. He is considered one of the most cruel figures in Iranian history. Nader became increasingly cruel as a result of his mental illness and his desire to extort more and more tax money to pay for his military campaigns. …
Sindhi Brahmins are a subgroup of Brahmins who originally hail from the Sindh region, which is now a part of Pakistan. The known rulers of the Brahmin dynasty are: Chach (632 – c. 668 AD)Dahir (668 – c. 711AD)Raja Dahir was Mohyal brahmin ruler of Sindh, in present-day Pakistan. In 711 AD his kingdom was invaded by Umayyad Caliphate led by Muhammad …
The history of our nation, is not complete, if we do not include religious beliefs of the natives. India’s history has become victim of history of religions.The silencing of voices of protests that followed every large-scale cold blooded massacres of hindus by followers of Abrahimic religious beliefs and the seculars, within have always encouraged, them …
Kosam Image Padestal Inscription of the time of Kanishka I ( 78 – 102 A.D.) Year 2 ( = 80 A.D.))P Provenance : Kasam (ancient Kausambi), Prayagraj distt., U.P. Now in Municipal Museum, Prayagraj. Language: Brahmi, Early Kushana. Script: Influenced by Sanskrit. References: Kunja Gobinda Goswami, Calcutta Review, July, 1934: Ep.Ind XXIV, pp.210-12; D.C. Sircar. …
Muhammad Ghori, also known as Mu’izz al-Din Muhammad, was a prominent ruler of the Ghurid dynasty in the 12th century. The Ghurid dynasty was an Islamic dynasty that ruled over parts of present-day Afghanistan & Iran. Muhammad Ghori is best known for his frequent invasions, to loot the small hindu kingdoms of India. Muhammad Ghori …