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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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• Exploring Satpula – Episode 4

  In this episode we explore the architecture of the Satpula dam and some more stories and anecdotes 🙂

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  June 23, 2014

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• Khirki Masjid and Satpula – Episode 3

  In this episode of the Khirki Masjid video series – the architecture of this place and some more stories and anecdotes 🙂

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  June 21, 2014

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• Khirki Masjid and Satpula – Episode 2

  Here’s the next part (Episode 2) of the Story of Delhi…. Listen to the interesting stories of the Delhi Sultanate ..packed with Action.. Drama.. Trust.. Revenge.. Mysticism.. Love.. War.. Politics.. Innovation.. and so much more! Enjoy 🙂

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  June 15, 2014

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• Khirki Masjid and Satpula – Episode 1

  The next chapter in the Story of Delhi ..here’s Part 1 of our explorations at the magnificent Khirki Masjid and the Satpula dam! Get ready to be welcomed by numerous bats hanging from the high ceilings of the structure.. and then the story-teller enchants you as he unfolds the several layers of the Delhi story!…

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  June 11, 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 3)

  History, Stories, Architecture and Ibn Batuta describing a “Samosa” back then in the 14th century !! All this and more in this final episode of our explorations at JAHAANPANAAH – the ruins at BIJAI MANDAL and the majestic BEGUMPUR MOSQUE!

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  April 22, 2014

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• Jahaanpanaah – Refuge of the world! (Episode 2)

  In this second Episode of “Jahaanpanaah – refuge of the world” check out the TREASURE PITS of Tughluq era.. what the POETS of that era wrote in praise of the controversial king and about the “HAZAR SUTUN – the court of God” ..plus some trivia about the lesser known architect Zaheer-ud-din Al Jaayush. If you…

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  March 23, 2014

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