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Mughal Empire

June 5, 2016

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 ..

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Nizamuddin Basti Project gets two UNESCO Heritage Awards

December 3, 2021

The UNESCO recently presented two Heritage Awards to the Nizamuddin Basti Project. The project was awarded for its conservation efforts. It was awarded with the Special Recognition for Sustainable Award and Award of Excellence. What is Nizamuddin Basti Project? The project restored more than 20 historic monuments located around 14th century Sufi Saint Hazrat Nizamuddin ..

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Goa to restore forts, temples of Shivaji

June 7, 2021

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 ..

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Lachit Divas: November 24

November 28, 2020

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 ..

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GoI nominates 2 sites to be included in World Heritage Sites List

March 3, 2020

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 ..

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February 11: World Unani Day: Birth Anniversary of Hakim Ajmal Khan celebrated

February 12, 2020

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 ..

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Pink City-Jaipur receives World Heritage Certificate from UNESCO

February 6, 2020

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 ..

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