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• Landmarks of 1857 (Part 3) : Guard House (Delhi Ridge)

  In this episode we make a quick visit to an old building, a Guard House from the 19th century, standing in the Delhi ridge… and we also discover more about the stories of the Revolt of 1857! Happy exploring..

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  July 5, 2014

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• Landmarks of 1857 (Part 2) : Flag Staff Tower (Delhi Ridge)

  In this latest series about the Revolt of 1857 (also known as the First War of Independence in India) we visit the Flagstaff Tower within the Delhi University ridge area. Let’s explore how this tower is associated with the revolt!

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  July 3, 2014

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• Landmarks of 1857 (Part 1) : Viceregal Lodge (Delhi Ridge)

  Starting with our new Heritage Exploration series that will refresh the memories of the REVOLT OF 1857! Not many are aware that the RIDGE area in the DELHI UNIVERSITY North Campus houses some of the key places associated to the revolt. Here in EPISODE 1 we get introduced to the place and to how it…

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  June 27, 2014

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• Dargah Matka Peer – glimpses

  We were at the enchanting Dargah of Matka Pir in Delhi few days back.. and besides the mystical and blessed ambiance, we also witnessed this philosufical music there!! Must visit for all Delhi lovers !! 🙂 Know more about this place, it’s history and the various stories associated to it in a different blog post here. Experience…

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  May 10, 2014

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• Jahaanpanaah – Refuge of the world! (Episode 1)

  Jahanpanah or refuge of the world was one of the capital cities of Delhi, built in the 14th century. Its builder was Mohammad Tughluq better known as a mad genius for his experiments in administration. The remains of Jahanpanah are scattered around south Delhi & this walk covers the area believed to have been the…

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  March 16, 2014

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• Town Hall, Fatehpuri Masjid, Khari Baoli, Gadodia Market and much more from Chandni Chowk!

  Here’s the final episode of our Chandni Chowk Heritage & History Exploration 🙂

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  December 2, 2013

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• Exploring Chandni Chowk – Episode 1

  Exploring Delhi’s famous Chandni Chowk area (Purani Dilli / Old Delhi) also popularly known as Delhi 6 ! In this episode we’ll get to learn about the history of this place and also we’ll take  quick glance at the Digambar Jain Lal Mandir (also known as Urdu Mandir) and the Gauri Shankar Temple.

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  October 18, 2013

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• The Heritage of Mehrauli – Part 2

  In this part of the MEHRAULI HERITAGE films we visit the tomb of ADHAM KHAN, emperor Akbar’s foster brother. This quick film discusses about the history of this monument, the structure as such and a few popular beliefs and stories associated with the same.

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  June 28, 2013

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• The Heritage of Mehrauli – Part 1

  In this quick film we get introduced to some historical aspects of this unique place in Delhi (India) called MEHRAULI … a visit to a supposedly 5000 yrs old temple ..and some stories from the Delhi Sultanate and the British Raj. Here’s a quick intro video that sets the tone for the subsequent series of…

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  June 20, 2013

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• Exploring the Tughluqabad Fort

  Here’s our latest Heritage Walk film 🙂 It’s the mammoth TUGHLUQABAD FORT this time that we visited in Dec 2012. The film showcases in detail most of structures, ruins, etc that lie behind the gigantic walls of this fort and also the walk-leader discusses, in detail, the stories and history associated with the same. Tughluqabad is a…

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  April 28, 2013

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