The Wonder That Is Kumbhalgarh

The imposing Kumbhalgarh fort in the kingdom of Mewar. It towers above the peaks of the Aravallis at a height of 1100 metres above sea level, and has the formidable reputation of being unconquerable. The inaccessibility of the fort made it invincible. It is protected by a massive wall that stretches for 36 kms and … Continue reading The Wonder That Is Kumbhalgarh

Malwa, Mandu and the Romance of Roopmati and Baz

Through the centuries, Malwa region in Central India changed hands several times. It was ruled over by the Parmars, the Sultans of Delhi, the Mughals, the Marathas before ending up as a princely state controlled by the British. It was Dilawar Khan Ghuri who formally established the Sultanate of Malwa in the 12th century with … Continue reading Malwa, Mandu and the Romance of Roopmati and Baz