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Chhatrapati Sambhaji II’s Temple in Panhala  
In the Panhala Fort of Kolhapur, lies a unique temple, not dedicated to any Hindu god, but to a Maratha ruler. We trace the story of this temple devoted to Chhatrapati Sambhaji II of Kolhapur..
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Kerala’s Port Town of Vizhinjam  
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The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah  
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Kolhapur’s Roman Connection  
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Penukonda’s Timmarasu Jail: A Cell With A Story  

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The Taj Mahal Palace of Bhopal  

The Taj Mahal of Bhopal is one of the most historic buildings in the city. One of the largest palaces of its time in India, it was built by Nawab Shah Jahan Begum who was as passionate about architecture as the Mughal emperor with whom she shared her name.. 

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The Durga Temple of Aihole, Karnataka

The historic site of Aihole in Karnataka is home to more than 100 Hindu, Jain and Buddhist temples. But the most popular among them is the Durga Temple said to have been built between the late seventh or early eighth century by Komarasinga.

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Bhopal’s Minto Hall: Legacy of Sultan Shah Jahan Begum 

Bhopal was the only princely state in India with four generations of successive female rulers. While the Begums built a number of iconic buildings, the most unique is the Minto Hall which is known for its many ‘avatars’.

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The Art of Pichhwai 

Spotlight on Pichhwais brought to you by @PeepulTree Pichhwais are devotional paintings that narrate and celebrate tales from the life of Lord Krishna and this art originated in the temple town of Nathdwara in Rajasthan. Know more here-