Hampi : The Pride of Vijaynagar Empire. (14th to 16th Century)
The Vijaynagar Empire was strong with its military and cavalry they had elephant stables made where the elephants were kept which were under the guidance of the king himself.
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Heritage Times
Exploring lesser known History
Author: Sufia Fatima
History of ROHTASGARH FORT – BIHAR
Rohtasgarh Fort is one of the ancient forts of India which was constructed in the city of Rohtas situated on the banks of Sone River. The fort has been ruined and now cannot be accessed easily due to Naxalite activities. The hill on which the fort is situated has a height of 1500m. Tourists have to climb the stairs to reach the gate of the fort which is very exhausting.
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Abadi Bano Begum: The forgotten ‘Mother India’.
Abadi Bano Begum, mother of Mohammad Ali and Shaukat Ali who were also part of the Indian national movement had a very important role in the movement as her contemporaries like Sarojini Naidu, Kamaladevi Chottopadaya, Annie Besant and the list goes on.
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LODI GARDENS :
MUHMMAD SHAHS TOMB There exist several monuments of the Sayyid and Lodi periods in the old Lady Willingdon Park,
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Purana Qila – Oldest fort in Delhi.
Sufia Fatima The Purana Qila (Purana-Qal’a) occupies the ancient mound which conceals the ruins of the city of Indraprastha of
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SHAHJAHANABAD :- RAMPARTS AND GATEWAYS.
Sufia Fatima Shahjahan transferred his capital from Agra to Delhi in 1638 and laid the foundation of Shajahanabad, the seventh
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Hazrat Nizamuddin’s Dargah : The holy shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya.
Shaikh Nizamuddin was born at Badaun in 1236. He lost his father at the age of five and came to Delhi with his mother. Later he became the disciple of the famous saint Shaikh Farid Shakarganj, who appointed him as his successor. His original tomb does not exist any longer.
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SURAJ – KUND : One of ancient reservoir of the World
Sufia Fatima Suraj-Kund lies about 3km southeast of Tughluqabad in District Faridabad. The reservoir is believed to have been
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Lal Kot : Delhi's oldest fort
Sufia Fatima The Tomar Rajputs are believed to have settled first in the Suraj-kund area and shifter later some 10
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