Bharuch (listen (help·info)), formerly known as Broach, is a city at the mouth of the river Narmada in Gujarat in western India. Bharuch is the administrative headquarters of Bharuch District. The city of Bharuch and its surroundings have been settled since times of antiquity. It was a ship building centre and sea port in the pre-compasscoastal trading routes to points West, perhaps as far back as the days of
Khanderao Dabhade(Marathi: खंडेराव दाभाडे) is the founding patriarch of the Sarsenapati Dabhadefamily of Talegaon Dabhade. He was the eldest of the two sons of Yesaji Dabhade(Bodyguard of the Maratha King, Shivaji) and the grandson of Bajaji Dabhade. He was conferred the hereditary title of Sardar Senapati (or Sarsenapati, Commander-in-chief, Duke) by Shahuji, the grandson of Shivaji on 11 January 1717. ] Life Khanderao Dabhade was an accomplished Sardarof the Maratha
Torana, also referred to as vandanamalikas, is a free-standing ornamental or arched gateway for ceremonial purposes seen in the Hindu, Buddhist and Jainarchitecture of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and parts of East Asia. Chinese paifang gateways, Japanese torii gateways,Korean Hongsalmun gateways, and Thai Sao Ching Cha were derived from the Indian torana. Contents History Types of torana Socio-religious significance of torana Usage outside India East and Southeast Asia Torii in Japan Hongsalmun gateways in Korea
The Battle of Satara was fought between the Mughal Empireand Maratha Empire between 1699–1700. The battle started when the Mughal Emperor Aurangzebpersonally marched towards Satara accompanied by 10,000 Mughal soldiers. His aim was to finally capture Satara, the centre of the Maratha realm. The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb then ordered for an attack on the fort of Satara. The Mughals destroyed major parts of the fortress and
Baglan is a taluka (tehsil) in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Sometimes Baglan Taluka is unofficially referred to as Satana, because of that city’s dominance within the taluka. Salher fort Mulher fort Contents Geography History Villages Tourism Temples References Geography Baglan Taluka is located in the mountains of the Western Ghats. Its principal river is the Mausam River (Mosam River) which is dammed at Haranbari
A Pyrrhic victory is a victory that inflicts such a devastating toll on the victor that it is tantamount to defeat. A Pyrrhic victory takes a heavy toll that negates any true sense of achievement or damages long-term progress. The phrase originates from a quote from Pyrrhus of Epirus, whose triumph against the Romans in the Battle of Asculum in
Battle of Athani Part of Maratha War of Independence Location Athani, Karnataka Result Maratha victory Belligerents Maratha Empire Mughal Empire Commanders and leaders Santaji Ghorpade Kasim Khan The Battle of Athani, was fought between the Maratha Empireand the Mughal Empire during the Maratha War of Independence. The battle resulted in a victory for the Marathas and Athani was captured.
Pralhad Niraji popularly known as Pralhad Pant, was the Pant Pratinidhi of the Maratha Empire during the reign of Chatrapathi Rajaram I. He was the first occupant of the position of Pant Pratinidhi.He is remembered for his splendid contribution in strengthening the Maratha Empire by way of loyalty, diplomacy and exceptional sacrifice. Contents Early life Career References Bibliography Early life Pralhad Niraji was the son
Khanderao Ballal , popularly known as ‘Khando Ballal’, was a diplomat in Maharashtra during the late 17th century and the early 18th century. He was also the Personal Assistant of Chhatrapati Sambhaji, Rajaram and Shahu. He is remembered for his splendid contribution in strengthening the Maratha Empire by way of loyalty, diplomacy and exceptional sacrifice. Contents Early life Contribution Conspiracy for Rajaram’s Escape Later life and
This is a list of wars involving the Republic of India and its predecessor states. It is a list of wars and conflicts that were fought in the historic Indian subcontinent. Contents Ancient India Medieval India Mughal Empire (1526–1857) Maratha Empire (1674–1818, 1857) Company rule in India (1757–1858) British India (1858–1947) Azad Hind (1943-1945) Dominion of India (1947–1950) Republic of