Tag: history

• 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…

  Aditya Pathak

  March 23, 2014

  Explorations, Films, Videos

  Badruddin Chach, begumpur, bijai mandal, Chaach, Chach, delhi, hauz khas, heritage, history, India, jahaanpanaah, Jahanpanah, Jayush, mosque, Sindh, tughlaq, tughluq, Vijay Mandal, Zaheer-ud-din Al Jaayush, Zaheer-ud-din Al Jayush

• The City of Djinss – Kotla Feroz Shah : Episode 3

  A heritage walk to the medieval capital of Kotla, believed to be inhabited by jinns. Built by Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq in 14th century, this citadel has many a magnificent monuments: the Jami Masjid, an Ashokan pillar brought all the way from Haryana and a baoli. Here’s the final episode (Episode #3) from this super-exciting heritage-walk…

  Aditya Pathak

  February 24, 2014

  Explorations, Films

  14th century, asjokan pillar, citadel, city of djinns, delh heritage walks, delhi, djinn, feroz shah, firoz shah kotla, firoz shah tughlaq, firuz shah, fortress, genie, heritage, heritage walk, history, India, jami masjid, jinn, kotla, magnificent monuments, medieval, mystical, ruins, sultan, Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq, tughlaq, tughluq

• The City of Djinss – Kotla Feroz Shah : Episode 2

  A heritage walk to the medieval capital of Kotla, believed to be inhabited by jinns. Built by Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq in 14th century, this citadel has many a magnificent monuments: the Jami Masjid, an Ashokan pillar brought all the way from Haryana and a baoli. Here’s Episode #2 from this super-exciting heritage-walk series. Enjoy!

  Aditya Pathak

  February 11, 2014

  Explorations, Films, Videos

  14th century, asjokan pillar, citadel, city of djinns, delh heritage walks, delhi, djinn, feroz shah, firoz shah kotla, firoz shah tughlaq, firuz shah, fortress, genie, heritage, heritage walk, history, India, jami masjid, jinn, kotla, magnificent monuments, medieval, mystical, ruins, sultan, Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq, tughlaq, tughluq

• The City of Djinss – Kotla Feroz Shah : Episode 1

  A heritage walk to the medieval capital of Kotla, believed to be inhabited by jinns. Built by Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq in 14th century, this citadel has many a magnificent monuments: the Jami Masjid, an Ashokan pillar brought all the way from Haryana and a baoli. Here’s Episode #1 from this super-exciting heritage-walk series. Enjoy!

  Aditya Pathak

  January 27, 2014

  Explorations, Films, Videos

  14th century, asjokan pillar, citadel, city of djinns, delh heritage walks, delhi, djinn, feroz shah, firoz shah kotla, firoz shah tughlaq, firuz shah, fortress, genie, heritage, heritage walk, history, India, jami masjid, jinn, kotla, magnificent monuments, medieval, mystical, sultan, Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq, tughlaq, tughluq

• Qutub Minar – Episode 2

  In this episode we bring to you the beautiful Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the Qutb Minar, the Iron Pillar, the Alai Darwaz, Imam Zamim’s Tomb and much more. Happy Exploring!

  Aditya Pathak

  December 17, 2013

  Explorations, Films, Videos

  aditya pathak, alai darwaza, culture, delhi, dheeli, dhilli, dilli, heritage, history, imam zamim, incredible India, India, keeli to dheeli, kili, mosque, qutb, qutb minar, qutub, quwwat ul islam, tomar, Tourism, tourist

• Qutub Minar – Episode 1

  There’s much more to the famous QUTUB MINAR Complex than one would imagine! In this episode we bring to you a glimpse of the Medieval India, moving through the Slave Dynasty and the Khaljis. to the story of the unfinished Alai Minar and the Tomb of the Sultan Iltutmish. Happy Exploring!

  Aditya Pathak

  December 14, 2013

  Explorations, Films, Videos

  Aibak, Alai, Alai Minar, Alauddin Khalji, architecture, delhi, dilli, dynasty, empire, heritage, history, iltutmish, India, indo-islamic, khalji, medieval, medieval india, mehrauli, minar, mosque, qutub, qutub complex, qutub minar, qutub minar complex, Qutub ud din Aibak, razia sultan, slave dynasty, sultan, Tourism, tourist

• Jahaanpanaah

  Few moments form our Heritage Walk to Jahaanpanaah/Bijai Mandal/Begumpur Mosque :

  Aditya Pathak

  November 17, 2013

  Explorations, Photographs

  begumpur, bijai mandal, delhi, hdr, heritage, history, ibn e batuta, jahaanpanaah, mosque, photography, tughlaq

• On Zafar’s Birthday!

  On Zafar’s birthday today, let’s explore ZAFAR MAHAL ! And also a quick look at the story behind Bahadur Shah Zafar’s “empty grave” that lies within the Zafar Mahal complex! Happy Exploring!

  Aditya Pathak

  October 24, 2013

  Blog, Films, Poems, Stories, Videos

  akbar shah, bahadur shah, Bahadur Shah Zafar, delhi, empty grave, exploration, grave, heritage, heritage walk, history, India, mausoleum, mehrauli, monuments, zafar, Zafar Mahal, zafar’s bday

• 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.

  Aditya Pathak

  October 18, 2013

  Explorations, Films, Videos

  aditya pathak, aditya sharma, chandni chowk, delhi, delhi 6, delhi heritage walks, digambar jain lal mandir, gauri shankar, heritage, history, India, mughal, old delhi, purani dilli, shahjahaan, shahjahanabad, urdu mandir

• Zafar Mahal

  

  A ruined summer PALACE, a fading SULTANATE, the IRONY of the famous POET emperor and a VACANT GRAVE.. all this and much more of what is known as ZAFAR MAHAL in this quick video. Happy Exploring!

  Aditya Pathak

  August 3, 2013

  Blog, Explorations, Videos

  aditya pathak, archaeology, arunima, Bahadur Shah Zafar, delhi, delhi history, Hathi Darwaza, heritage, history, India, Junglee Mahal, last mughals, mehrauli, mughal, Sultanate, Summer Palace, Urdu Poetry, Zafar Mahal