Tag Results: Gujarat
Snapshort Histories
Surat’s European Cemeteries: Rivalry to the Grave
In the 16th century, Surat was the place to be. So great was the economic clout of its port, that the European merchants, especially the British and the Dutch vied with each other in the docks and marketplaces for access and their rivalries were so great, that they even took it to their graves, quite literally!
Snapshort Histories
Gondal’s Doctor Maharaja
Maharaja Bhagvatsingh of Gondal was a trained doctor who looked after all those in his kingdom, as a king truly should!
Stories That Make India
Gujarati Thali: Celebrating History in Food
It is one of India’s greatest food exports - the Gujarati thali - giving Indians across the world a feel of home. But how old is it? And how have geography, faith and culture shaped it?
Amazing India
Dada Harir ni Vav: A Harem Keeper’s Legacy
On the fringes of Ahmedabad is a stepwell built by the harem keeper of a medieval Sultan. Noted for its stunning craftsmanship and plunging five storeys deep, this vav is a powerful symbol of communal harmony. Yes, Dada Harir ni Vav tells quite a story!