Tag: history
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Rajon ki Baoli : Mehrauli Archaeological Park – Part 7
Rajon ki Baoli – A massive step-well from the Lodhi era, this structure within the Mehrauli Archaeological Park acted as a source of water and also a place for public gatherings and socializing back then! As we climbed up we also saw the deep well connected to this Baoli and also a medieval era Mosque…
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Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb – Mehrauli Archaeological Park (Episode 3)
In this episode we visit the Mosque and Tomb of JAMALI-KAMALI. Shaikh Fazlullah (pen name – Jamali) was a Sufi mystic, a poet and a traveller from the early 16th century. One of his known works include a book, a kind of biography of various Sufi saints of Medieval India. Jamali was also the court poet and…
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The Tomb of Balban and Khan Shahid – Mehrauli Archaeological Park (Episode 2)
In this 2nd episode of our new Heritage Vlog series we bring to you this oldest structure in India that is believed to have used the Arcuate technique of constructing a true arch. We discuss about the Medieval India and particularly about the emperor BALBAN and his times. We also visit the grave of who…
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Hazrat Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah – Hazrat Amir Khusro Dargah AND Qawwali :)
20 mins of bliss divine! Bringing to you Qawwalis from Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargaah ..and also an extended inner view of the shrines of Hazrat Amir Khusro and Hazrat Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya 🙂 And oh yes .. you’re welcome! 😀
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Mehrauli Archaeological Park – Introduction (Episode 1)
Starting with our new series of HERITAGE VLOGS – here’s MEHRAULI ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK for you. In this quick first episode we get introduced to this enchanting place where you discover a ruin every second step you take! This region has always been inhabited ever since the medieval times till today. Join us as we explore Delhi..…
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Aashiq Allah Dargaah – Sanjay Van Qila Lal Kot : Episode 6
AASHIQ ALLAH DARGAAH and more – the final Episode in our video series about SANJAY VAN. Video Link >> http://youtu.be/fnhbg4yNAMk In this episode we get to know about some very prominent SUFI saints of the Sultanate era ..and even older. We learn about the KHIZRGAAH/Chillagaah in this ridge area where people from across the world…
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NEELA HAUZ : Exploring Sanjay Van – Qila Lal Kot – Episode 5
In this episode we visit one of the channels of the ancient pond NEELA HAUZ! We discuss about the stories and history associated with this place, the times of Tomars, the Sultanate era of Delhi and also the modern day situation of this waterbody. Hope you’ll like this green little ecosystem right in the heart…
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