Eidgah (Idgah) – Delhi Timur the Lame, also known as Tamerlane (1336-1405 CE), was one of history’s most formidable and successful emperors. Despite a debilitating injury in his youth that left him lame, his resolute nature and ruthless tactics enabled him to defeat rivals, invade neighboring countries, and plunder distant lands. Emulating […]
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Jahaz Mahal – Delhi Located deep inside the Mehrauli area of South Delhi and approachable via a complex network of lanes is the Jahaz Mahal, which literally means the “Ship Palace” in Urdu. The curious name for this monument is derived from its reflection on the huge Hauz–i–Shamsi lake immediately to the […]
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Zafar Mahal: The Forgotten Legacy of Delhi’s Last Mughal Emperor Zafar Mahal, located in Mehrauli village in South Delhi, is considered the last monumental structure built as a summer palace during the waning years of the Mughal era. The complex has two main components: the palace (Mahal) itself, initially constructed by Akbar Shah II in the 18th century, […]
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The Terracotta Temples of Sukharia (Sukuria) Located on the west bank of the Hooghly River, 70 km north of Kolkata, Sukharia (Sukuria) and its neighboring districts were once home to some of Bengal’s elite Zamindar families, including the Sens and Mitra Mustafis. While most of their grand mansions have fallen into ruins, remnants such […]
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Hidden Treasures of Terracotta: Exploring Surul’s Architectural Legacy The art of terracotta dates back to the Indus Valley civilization, flourishing around 4,500 years ago when Indians mastered this intricate craft. Interestingly, it is primarily in Bengal and a few areas in Jharkhand where this art form was utilized to adorn temples, mosques, and other places of […]
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