Dr Pushkar Sohoni
History and Political Significance
The eponymous district in which the city of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is situated boasts a long and illustrious history. From the second century BCE, the Satavahanas, one of the Deccan’s first major dynasties, established their capital at Paithan (then…
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Dr Rafat Qureshi
Introduction
Along the road connecting Daulatabad and Aurangabad stands an elegant and graceful Mughal memorial, draped in white, visible from afar. This structure, more popularly known as Bibi Ka Maqbara, is the most conspicuous landmark of the city, underlining its historicity.
Bibi Ka Maqbara…
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Shruti Chakraborty
Long before the Taj Mahal emerged as THE monument of love in the world, there were several others as well—some even predating the seventeenth-century mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal. Here, we list five. (Photo Courtesy: Arian Zwegers/Wikimedia Common)
Think of a monument of love, and…
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Lokesh Ohri
Sustenance and Identity of an Art Form in the Valley of Dehra Dun
India is a country of kaleidoscopic contrasts. Over a billion people inhabit the diverse region. Yet, there is a common instinct that binds people in India, it is an instinct found in the philosophy, music, arts…
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Neha Berlia
The Dresden Kupferstich-Kabinett (Cabinet of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs) is home to an important collection of Indian miniature paintings. The collection can be divided into two categories. The first category includes works listed in the earliest inventory of the Kupferstich-Kabinett,…
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Dipanjan Mazumder
In one of the finest illustrations in the Padshahnama, the Mughal miniaturist Murar masterfully depicts the fortress of Daulatabad. The rich tapestry of colours captures on the faces of the Mughal besiegers the expression of both awe and determination that the uphill fortress rising…
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Rafat Qureshi
Introduction
Grey-green in the background, the lofty Sihyachal ranges (part of the Deccan plateau) embrace the Queen’s Memorial in their protective arms. The elegant and graceful monument, draped in white, can be viewed from a distance on the road between Daulatabad and Aurangabad. This structure,…
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