Kicchu Haisodu (also spelled Kichchu Haayisuvudu) is a traditional ritual observed in Karnataka, India, particularly during the harvest festival of Makar Sankranti. The practice involves cattle, including bulls,...
The Konbaung Dynasty was the last ruling dynasty of Burma (present-day Myanmar), reigning from 1752 until its annexation by the British in 1885. Established by King Alaungpaya, it...
Koobi Fora is a significant paleoanthropological site located on the eastern shore of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. It is one of the most important prehistoric research areas...
Prem Behari Narain Raizada was an Indian calligrapher best known for hand-writing the final copy of the Constitution of India, one of the most significant documents in the...
Raja Serfoji II (1777–1832) was the ruler of the Maratha principality of Thanjavur in southern India. He is widely regarded as a progressive monarch who combined traditional kingship...
The Ramakien is the national epic of Thailand, derived from the ancient Indian epic Ramayana. While closely related to its Indian counterpart, the Ramakien is a uniquely Thai...
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (1817–1898) was an Indian reformer, educationist, thinker, and social leader who played a pivotal role in the intellectual and political awakening of Muslims in...
Thanjavur dolls, also known as Thanjavur Thalaiyatti Bommai, are traditional hand-crafted dolls originating from the town of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India. These colourful, bobble-headed figurines are celebrated...
The Treaty of Nanking was a landmark peace agreement signed on 29 August 1842 between the Qing dynasty of China and the British Empire, marking the end of...
The Treaty of Yandabo was a peace agreement signed on 24 February 1826 between the British East India Company and the Burmese Kingdom of Ava, marking the end...