Tag: History
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Mahabat Maqbara Mausoleum Architecture : Makbara Palace In Junagadh, Gujarat
Mahabat Maqbara is an ancient mausoleum palace situated in Junagadh, state of Gujarat. As per Wiki, it’s built in 18th century. Wikipedia also states that it was once home to the Nawabs of Junagadh.
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Ajmal Gadh, Vansda: A Maratha & Parsi Heritage Hill Top
Ajmal Gadh is a heritage hill top in the Sahyadri mountain ranges nearby Vansda town of Navsari district. Ajmalgadh was used as cantonment by Shivaji and as a protection center by Parsees. Surrounded by lush green landscapes, Ajmal Gadh makes a pleasant destination from Navsari, Valsad or Surat. For me, it’s like a heritage home.…
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Lothal, Gujarat – A Journey To The Ancient Harappan Civilization
In my school time, I have always loved the subject, Social Science (S.S.). In one of the chapters, the writers have mentioned Lothal town as a footnote and that day I added the tourism place to my ‘To Explore’ list way back. Recently, I and Bhavya made up plan to hunt the place –and the…