History Of India and World

Kempe Gowda: 1510–1569 The Founder Of: Godly City Hub Of Headquarters Garden City First city in India to get Electrified Silicon Valley Of India Capital of Karnataka - “Bengaluru” Nada Prabhu Kempe Gowda: Kempe Gowda, a chieftain under the Vijayanagara Empire who acted as an independent ruler. Kempe Gowda visualised a city with Military Cantonment, Temples, Water Tanks, Fort markets and residential areas that provide employment to Tradesmen. He approached the Vijayanagara King for approval and laid the foundation for Bengaluru City in 1532. The planned city had Eight access gates, wide roads and the settlement Spread across present-day Avenue Road, Ulsoor, Yelhanka, KR Market and Malleswaram. Watchtowers were erected by him, he is also credited for building Basavangudi Bull Temple, Ulsoor Someshwara Temple and Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple all still standing Strong. The Mud Fort Now Called Bengaluru Fort in City Market, the mud fort was established ...

Ahilyabhai Holkar - Jamkhed - Maharastra Punyaslok Rajmata Ahilyabhai Holkar, ruled Holkar Dynasty, and Queen of Malwa Kingdom. After her Husband’s and Father In law’s death. She inherited the throne and became one of India’s Greatest Women Rulers. Rajmata Ahilyabhai earned reputation by administering justice fairly during her rule without partiality or partisanship. She also sentenced her own son to Death as he was found guilty of Capital Offense, he was crushed to by an elephant. Rani Ahilyabhai built many temples, Dharamsala sacred sites in Dwaraka, Varanasi, Ujjain, Nasik. She also ordered the rebuilding of temples which were destroyed. She helped widows retain their husband’s property, made sure the widow was allowed to adopt a son. Rahamata also settled a conflict between Bhils and Gonds, she granted them hilly lands. Rani passed away at the age of 70. She was succeeded by her commander-in-chief, Tukoji Rao Holkar. Her life shines radiantly in the pages of history...

Allauddin Khalji There is Speculation about his death, but it is said that Allauddin Khalji was killed by his Prominent Eunuch Slave -  Malik Kafur in the year 1316 What Did Allauddin Khalji do so He was killed by his entrusted slave? Allauddin Khaliji’s uncle and Father in Law Jalaluddin Khalji had been the warden of the Marches in the Northwest later he overthrew successors of Balban in 1290, Delhi. Khaljis were a mixed  Turkish-Afghan  origin and were welcomed by Non-Turkish sections too. Jalaluddin Khalji ruled only for six years as he faced numerous foes Internally and Externally. As Governor Of Awadh, Alauddin Khalji accumulated a vast treasure by invading  Deogir  in the Deccan and had gone to kara instead of going to Delhi. Hearing this Jalaluddin Khalji visited  Kara  to get hold of the treasure, he left his army behind and crossed the Ganges with few Nobles. This is when Allaudin Khalji took a great opportunity and killed his ...

Rani Velu Nachyiar  was Born in Ramanathapuram and was married to Muthuvaduganathaperiya Udaiyathevar. Who took training in handling different weapons in martial arts, silambam, horse riding and archery. She also had a good command of several languages.   Rani Velunachiar and The British. British with The Nawab of Arcot invaded Sivagangai in 1772, where Rani Velunachiyar’s husband was killed in Kaliyar Koil War with Colonel Smith. This war was ruthless where women and children were killed mercilessly. Following the death of her husband, Rani Velinachiyar took refuge under the protection of Palayakaarar Gopala Nayakar. During this time Hyder’s Kingdom was also facing a tough time from the British, and He joined hands with Rani Velu Nachiar. He even built a temple for her to worship and she was respected like Queen. Rani Velunachiyar built a powerful army to fight against the British with the support of Gopala Nayakar. In 1778 Rani Velunachyiar defeated the British in...

The Indian freedom Struggle is filled with thousands of warriors, who fought till their last breath. when others were given rightful place, the Unsung Women warriors have been denied the same for the Longest Time in the History Books. Tributes to this Fearless Woman who Fought for her Kingdom Onake Obavva, who is equally celebrated along with Rani Abbakka Chowta, Rani Chennamma, Keladi Chennamm, as the foremost women warriors. Chitradurga Fort, Karnataka Chitradurga was ruled by Madakari Nayaka, Hyder Ali wanted to besiege the fort of Chitradurga. But he was unsuccessful in all his attempts. Earlier Hyder Ali had taken over the Mysore throne from the Wodeyars. Hyder Ali saw a woman entering the Chitradurga fort through an opening in the rocks led to a clever plan to send his soldiers through the hole. Legend Of Onake Obavva Wife of a Kalyanayaka - A soldier guarding a Fort Tower, one afternoon he was home for lunch. Obavva was guarding while fetching water s...

Karikala Cholan early Chola King ruled during the Sangam Era also known as Karikala Peruvalathan and Tirumavalavan. There are lots of historical proofs and poems of Sangam Literature to prove the existence of Karikala Cholan. The main sources are Pattinappalai, Porunararrupatai and few numbers Individual Poems in the Akananur and Purananur. Karikala Cholan and Kallanai - The Grand Anicut Though Karikal built great temples, forts, his biggest legacy is Construction of Kallanai. Kallanai - One of the Oldest Water-Diversion and Water-Regulatory structures in the World. The Cauvery delta region was always fertile, but the river caused great floods during the Rainy season and the region experienced droughts during Hot and Dry Seasons. Karkalan wanted to change this, he and his advisers devised a Grand Project to maintain a steady flow of water throughout the year. Kallanai served two major purposes: Flood Control and Irrigation. How they Built it? The rate of f...

Rani Abbakka - First Tuluva Queen Of Ullal (Present-day Mangalore). From a young age, Rani Abbakka was trained to be a good ruler, she was taught how to wield a sword and how to fight with, military strategies, archery, diplomacy and other subjects. The Chowtas followed a Matrilineal System. Rani Abbakka and Portuguese The only woman in history to confront, fight and repeatedly defeat the Portuguese. Rani Abbakka’s courage and indomitable spirit are at par with the legendary Rani Laxmi Bai, Rani Chennamma. Yet little is written about her in the History Books. When the Portuguese became the first Europeans to find a sea route to India Vasco Da Gama in 1498. After their establishments, in 1526 the Portuguese captured Mangalore Port. Their next target was Ullal, as the Chowtas were a Matrilineal Dynasty the kind’s heir was his Young niece Abbakka. The Portuguese had an eye on Ullal as it flourished under Rani Abbakka’s leadership. They couldn't earn money from ...

Well, there are many Kings who are my Favourites, if I list down each one it would take a long time. I will write about one King after reading this one Incident for sure he will be Your Favourite One too. Rest of the world has always looked at India with awe Inspiration for centuries in all the fields, as Indan Culture is strictly Based On Dharma. The above Statue is Ellalan (Manu Needhi Cholan / Sama Needhi Kanda Cholan - 205 BC to 161 BC) - Neethi Means (Justice). Tiruvarur, Thanjavur - Tamil Nadu. Land Of Cholas. About Manu Needhi Cholan The Righteous One. He made no distinction between Animals and Men. Treated everyone equally and dealt impartial justice to them. For many years he was not blessed with a son. He worshipped God and prayed to him in the hope that he would grant him a SON. His prayers were answered. The son that was born to him was named Vithi Vidangan. Even Vithi Vidangan followed his father’s path, respected all the nobles, subjects from high to low....

Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram - Tamil Nadu Kanchipuram is one of the Seven Holy Cities in Inda with Goddes  “Kamakshi Amman” Ruling. Kanchi Puram means, Ka - Bramha, Anchi - Worshipped (Lord Vishnu) Puram - City. Sri Vardaraja Perumal Temple is one of the major Vaishnava Temple in South India which is ranked Par with Tirupathi and Srirangam. The idol of Lord Varatharaja Perumal is said to be installed by  Lord Brahma  Himself. Meaning of Varadharaja: “The King who Gives Benedictions” There is something really  special and a Mind-Blowing Fact  about this Temple. Since  01-July-2019  lakhs of devotees are thronging to this temple for a “ Rare Darshan” Rare Darshan On 01-July-2019, the idol called Athi Varadar was taken out of the temple Sacred Tank and has been kept for darshan. This is also called  “Athi Varadhar Rising” Lord Athi Varadhar is taken out of the water once in 40 years and worshipped for 48 days. Lord Athi V...