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Gagron Fort: A Hidden Wonder
In Jhalawar, lies one of the most spectacular but least known forts of Rajasthan. Built in the 12th century, it was declared as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2013. 
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The Birth of the Muslim League 
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The Qila-i-Kuhna Masjid of Purana Qila  
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Dalhousie Square: A Marker of Colonial Calcutta  
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Chhatrapati Sambhaji II’s Temple in Panhala  

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Kerala’s Port Town of Vizhinjam  

It is at the port town of Vizhinjam where one of India’s newest all-purpose container seaport is being built. But did you know that over 1000 years ago, this area was already a famous port attracting merchants from all over the world…

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The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah  

The Taj Mahal is celebrated worldwide for its beauty. But did you know its inspiration is said to have come from another spectacular tomb in Agra? We explore the tomb of Itmad ud Daulah, an architectural masterpiece from the Mughal Era

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Kolhapur’s Roman Connection  

Did you know that a bronze statue of the Graeco-Roman God of the Seas, Poseidon was found on a small hillock called Brahmapuri in the city of Kolhapur in Maharashtra? It is a reminder of the thriving trade that the region once had with Rome. 

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Penukonda’s Timmarasu Jail: A Cell With A Story  

A small cell in the town of Penukonda, Andhra Pradesh is a reminder of an unfortunate event in the history of the Vijayanagara Empire. It is here that King Krishnadevaraya imprisoned his Prime Minister Timmarasu, who was instrumental in his rise..