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• Exploring “Sanjay Van – Qila Lal Kot” – Episode #4

  In this episode we learn about the Delhi of pre-Qutub times and the rise and downfalls of this capital city. We climb atop the ruins of massive walls of Lal Kot ..its a lovely view up there! From one of the highest points in this ridge, we then spot no less than 7 heritage monuments…

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  October 26, 2014

  Delhi, Explorations, Films, Heritage, History, Videos

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• Bhairon Mandir – Neighborhood of Old Fort

  Hi Friends! 🙂 Here’s the last episode in the series about the neighborhood of Old Fort. In this one, we visit the Bhairon Mandir which is situated adjacent to the Old Fort. The main deity of the temple is Kaal Bhairav – the fierce manifestation of Shiva associated with annihilation. The temple is said to be…

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  October 8, 2014

  Blog, Delhi, Explorations, Films, Heritage, History, Videos

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• The story of Matka Pir – Hazrat Sheikh Abu Bakr Tusi Haideri Qalandari

  Here’s the next episode where we visit the Dargah of Sheikh Abu Bakr Tusi – a Sufi saint of the Qalandari order (Qalandari Silsila) from the 13th century. The video primarily tells about the following stories and other aspects associated with this place: Hazrat Sheikh Abu Bakr Tusi Haideri Qalandari – also known as Matka…

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  September 26, 2014

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• The shrine of Mirza Abdul Qadir Bedil Dehlawi (Bagh-e-Bedil) : Neighborhood of Old Fort – Episode 5

  In this episode, we visit the place that is believed to be the burial place of Abdul Qadir Bedil – a celebrated poet of the 17th century. Here, we get to know about the following aspects in connection with the site: Bedil – one of the most well known and revered poets of Persian language…

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  September 14, 2014

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

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• Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Nooruddin Maalak Yar-e-Parran : Neighborhood of Old Fort – Episode 4

  In this episode, we visit the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Nooruddin – a Sufi saint of the Qadri Order (Qadri Silisila). The video essentially includes the following aspects associated to this place: Sheikh Nooruddin’s burial place at Bagh e Bedil, Delhi, India The Qadri Silisila – a Sufi Order Interaction between Sheikh Nooruddin and Matke Shah,…

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  September 13, 2014

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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…

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  September 13, 2014

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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!

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  August 12, 2014

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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…

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  August 8, 2014

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• Landmarks of 1857 (Part 5) : CHAUBURJA MOSQUE – Delhi Ridge

  In this episode of our Heritage Walks series we visit the CHAUBURJA MOSQUE in the Delhi Northern Ridge area. This place is believed to be built by Feroz Shah Tughluq in the 14th Century. The Mughals later added few structures on to the building and during the days of the Revolt of 1857 this was…

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  July 13, 2014

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• Landmarks of 1857 (Part 4) : KHOONI JHEEL (a bloody lake) – Delhi Ridge (video)

  A haunted lake with a bloody past; A girl in white cotton dress; A headless soldier; A lucky infant named Stanley Delhi Force; a battle between rebels and the company! All this and more in this episode of Landmarks of 1857 – remembering the days of the Revolt!

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  July 11, 2014

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