The tomb of Tana Shah The 106 acre necropolis which houses the tombs of the Qutub Shahi dynasty is; as I've mentioned earlier, a gem hidden in plain sight. The Qutub Shahi dynasty ruled the kingdom of Golconda from 1518 AD to 1687 AD. Their kingdom extended from the banks of the river Godavari in … Continue reading The Hidden Gems of Hyderabad, Pt 2
Awadh! That region in Northern India (now a part of Uttar Pradesh) which was carved out of the Mughal Empire and governed by a long line of Nawabs. The region of Awadh-in Uttar Pradash Awadh! The region known for it's unique blend of Indian and Persian influences- a cultural richness that encompassed art, music, poetry, … Continue reading Jisko Na De Maula….Usko De Asaf-ud-Daula
On 29 November 1618, 5 ships and 500 men set sail from Copenhagen in Denmark and headed for Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It was an expedition fraught with anxiety and some excitement. King Christian IV had invested an enormous sum of money to equip the fleet for this long and arduous journey. The Dutch, English and … Continue reading The Village Lashed by the Waves
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