Rajaram or Raja Ram is one of the Indian names: Several Chhatrapatis, leaders of the Maratha Empire in India Rajaram I (1670–1700), younger son of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji, ruled 1689–1700 Rajaram II of Satara, putative grandson of Rajaram Chhatrapati, ruled 1749–1777 Rajaram II (1850–1870), Raja of Kolhapur 1866–1870 Rajaram III (1897–1940), Maharaja of Kolhapur 1922–1940 Rajaram College in Kolhapur, named after the
Bundelkhand is a geographical and cultural region and also a mountain range in central & North India. The hilly region is now divided between the states of Uttar Pradeshand Madhya Pradesh, with the larger portion lying in the latter state. Jhansi is the largest city in Bundelkhand and is a major cultural, educational, transport and economic hub. Another major city of
Maharaja Chhatrasal (4 May 1649 – 20 December 1731) was an early modern Indian warrior from the Bundela Rajput clan who fought against the Mughal Empire, and established his own kingdom in Bundelkhand. Contents Early life Power Struggle against the Mughals Relations with Bajirao I Patron of literature Religious views Successors and descendants Legacy References Further reading External links Early
The Braj language, Braj Bhāshā, also known as Braji or Brij Bhasha or Braj Boli, is a Western Hindi language. Along with Awadhi (a variety of Eastern Hindi), it was one of the two predominant literary languages of North-Central India before the switch to literary Hindustani in the 19th century. Braj is spoken by people in the vaguely defined region of Braj (Braj Bhoomi) in northern India, which
Alankara, also referred to as palta or alankaram, is a concept in Indian classical music and literally means “ornament, decoration”. An alankarais any pattern of musical decoration a musician or vocalist creates within or across tones, based on ancient musical theories or driven by personal creative choices, in a progression of svaras. The term alankara is standard in Carnatic music, while the same
The Laxminarayan Temple, also known as the Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple up to large extent dedicated to Laxminarayan in Delhi, India. Laxminarayan usually refers to Vishnu, Preserver in the Trimurti, also known as Narayan, when he is with his consort Lakshmi. The temple, inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, was built by Jugal Kishore Birla from 1933 and 1939. The side temples are dedicated to Shiva, Krishna and Buddha. It was the first large Hindu
Tikwapur is an Indian village in Ghatampurtehsil of Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is also known by the name of Trivikrampur. Its corrupted name is Tikmapur. Contents Geographical situation Famous persons Historical Importance References Geographical situation It is situated in tehsil Ghatampur, district Kanpur of state Uttar Pradesh, India, on left bank of River Yamuna. Tikmapur village is 58 km from Kanpurand 2 km from Kanpur-Sagar National High
Kanpur Nagar district, meaning Urban Kanpur District is one of the districts of the Uttar Pradesh stateof India. It is a part of Kanpur division and its district headquarters is Kanpur. Kanpur was formerly spelled Cawnpore. Contents Notable Poets Demographics See also References External links Notable Poets Kavi Bhushan an Indian poet in the courts of the Bundeli king Chhatrasal and the Maratha king Shivaji. Bhushan resided
Chitrakoot is a famous pilgrimage centre and a nagar panchayat in the Satna district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is a place of religious, cultural, historical and archaeological importance, situated in the Bundelkhandregion. It borders the Chitrakoot district in Uttar Pradesh, whose headquarters Chitrakoot Dham is located nearby. The city lies in the historical Chitrakoot region, which is divided between the present-day Indian
Durbar is a Persian-derived term (from Persian: دربار – darbār) meaning the kings’ or rulers’ noble court or a formal meeting where the king held all discussions regarding the state. It was used in India for a ruler’s court or feudal levy as the latter came to be ruled and later administered by foreigners. A durbar may be either a feudal state council for administering the affairs of