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Mughal Empire
Mughal dynasty was founded by Babur who was invited by Aalam Khan Lodi, a discontented uncle of Ibrahim Lodi, to Invade India. He was a descendent of Timur through his father and Changez Khan through his mother, thus had blood of Mongols and Turks in his veins. Babur (1526-1530) The first attack of Babur in ..
Goa to restore forts, temples of Shivaji
Goa government has released a short film on Chhatrapati Shivaji on the occasion of anniversary of Maratha king’s coronation day highlighting history of Goa and Shivaji’s role in fighting Portuguese. Key points Film titled “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shivrajyabhishek Divas” was released on social media in Konkani and Hindi version. Movie highlights hundreds of true stories ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhosle • European Union • Mughal Empire • Sultanate of Bijapur • Sultanate of Golkonda
Lachit Divas: November 24
The Lachit Divas was celebrated in several parts of the country on November 24. The day was celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lachit Borphuran. About Lachit Divas It is mainly celebrated in Assam to commemorate the heroism of Lachit Borphukan. In 2017, the first country wide celebration of Lachit Divas was held. Lachit ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Assam • Aurangazeb • Battle of Saraighat • Lachit Borphukan • Lachit Divas • Mughal Empire • Mughals • Rajput
GoI nominates 2 sites to be included in World Heritage Sites List
The Government of India submitted two nomination dossiers for their inclusion in World Heritage List for the year 2020. They are as follows Dholavira: A Harappan City Monuments and Forts of Deccan Sultanate Dholavira The dholavira is an archaeological site in Gujarat. It consists of ruins of ancient Indus Valley Civilization. It is located in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Architecture • Historical Monuments • Kutch • Mughal Empire • UNESCO World Heritage list • Wetland
February 11: World Unani Day: Birth Anniversary of Hakim Ajmal Khan celebrated
Every year, on February 11, the birth Anniversary of Hakim Ajmal Khan is celebrated as World Unani Day. He was an Indian Unani Physician and a social reformer. The main aim of the World Unani Day os to spread awareness about Unani medical system, its preventive and curative philosophies. The AYUSH Ministry organized a function ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Arab Country • Ayush • AYUSH Ministry • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh • Greece • Mughal Empire • Mughals • Unani • Unani Day • Unani medicine
Pink City-Jaipur receives World Heritage Certificate from UNESCO
On February 5, 2020, the Pink City of Rajasthan, Jaipur, received World Heritage Certificate from the UNESCO. The UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay visited India to present the certificate. Highlights The World Heritage Certificate was presented to Jaipur for the efforts of the people of the pink city towards preserving its cultural heritage. Jaipur’s Parkota ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
Topics: Jaipur • Mughal Empire • Mughals • Persian • Rajasthan • UNESCO • UNESCO world heritage sites • World Heritage Sites