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Sher Shah Suri Gate / Laal Darwaza : Neighborhood of Old Fort – Episode 3

In this episode we visit Laal Darwaza, also known as Sher Shah Suri Gate, near the Old Fort in Delhi. We get to know about the following aspects of medieval India associated to this place: Sher Shah Suri’s empire starting from Bihar and Bengal till his rule inDelhi after he defeated Humayun Sher Shah as…

Aditya Pathak

September 13, 2014

Delhi, Explorations, Films, Heritage, History, Videos

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The Khair ul Manazil Mosque : Neighborhood of Old Fort – Episode 2

In this episode we visit the Khairul Manazil mosque built under the patronage ofMaham Anga, Emperor Akbar’s wet-nurse. The video primarily covers the following aspects associated to this place: Emperor Akbar Akbar’s wet-nurse Maham Anga and her son’s Quli Khan and Adham Khan The arrow attack on Akbar from the walls of this mosque Shihabuddin…

Aditya Pathak

September 13, 2014

Delhi, Explorations, Films, Heritage, History, Videos

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Neighborhood of Old Fort : Episode 1

Ever been around the vicinity of Old Fort area ? There are so many small n big heritage sites out there.. some ruins.. some religious places.. old burial grounds hiding some artistic as well as spiritual gems within .. and so much more! Ever wondered why all these places are together situated in the vicinity…

Aditya Pathak

September 13, 2014

Delhi, Explorations, Films, Heritage, History, Sufi, Videos

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Upcoming Heritage Film series – Neighborhood of Old Fort

Ever been around the vicinity of Old Fort area ? There are so many small n big heritage sites out there.. some ruins.. some religious places.. old burial grounds hiding some artistic as well as spiritual gems within .. and so much more! Ever wondered why all these places are together situated in the vicinity…

Aditya Pathak

August 16, 2014

Explorations, Films, Photographs, Videos

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Rice Firni :)

Tried hands at some ‘desi pudding’ today 🙂 Rice Firni!!

Aditya Pathak

August 16, 2014

Food, Photographs

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The Mutiny Memorial (Fatehgarh / Ajitgarh)

The last episode of our video series about the Landmarks of 1857 brings us to the Mutiny Memorial in Delhi. Check out this quick video to know more about how this memorial is associated to the revolt of 1857!

Aditya Pathak

August 12, 2014

Explorations, Films, Videos

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Ashoka’s Pillar near Northern Ridge Delhi

One of the two Ashokan pillars in Delhi is at Northern Ridge. It stands on the road between Mutiny Memorial & Hindu Rao Hospital. Built by Ashoka during ancient times, transported to Delhi in the 14th cent by a curious king & then interpreted by the Orientalists. Here’s a video which talks about this pillar…

Aditya Pathak

August 8, 2014

Explorations, Films, Videos

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Hindu Rao Hospital and the Revolt of 1857!

Not many are aware about how the Hindu Rao Hospital (Delhi) is associated to the Revolt of 1857!! This building was once the bungalow of a “White Mughal” William Fraser.. and has witnessed a lot of action during the days of the sepoy mutiny. This quick video throws some more light on this aspect. Happy Exploring 🙂

Aditya Pathak

August 3, 2014

Explorations, Films, Videos

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The Baoli near Pir Ghaib (behind Hindu Rao Hospital, Delhi)

Much closer to Pir Ghaib (shown in the previous episode)..there’s this massive Baoli (step-well) right behind the Hindu Rao Hospital. This was used to provide water to the 14th century hunting-lodge and observatory and other nearby areas. Happy Exploring!

Aditya Pathak

August 1, 2014

Explorations, Videos

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Eid Mubaarak :)

Eid Mubaarak 🙂

Aditya Pathak

July 29, 2014

Food, Photographs

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