Introduction The Rajyabhishek ceremony (coronation) of Shivaji Maharaj was performed on June 6, 1674 at Raigad. He assumed the title of a king in a formal coronation and became the first Chhatrapati of Maratha Empire. Background Shivaji Maharaj had an extensive territory within his control and  ruled over it as an independent sovereign. He and … Read more

The Maratha War of Independence The Maratha War of Independence (also war of 27 years) consists of series of battles fought between the Maratha Army and the Mughal empire during the period from 1680 to 1707. Chhatrapati Shivaji died on 3rd Apri, 1680, but he had already given birth to the Maratha Independence Movement. He had … Read more

Akbar was gifted with an imposing personality of a king. His looks were that of a king. He was possessed of an uncommon dignity and that no one could fail to be impressed with his extraordinary presence. Jahangir has written details of the personality of Akbar the great. Akbar had of middle height, but inclining … Read more

Architecture during Mughal Period of Akbar Mughal Architecture was the combination of the Hindu and Muslim style of Architecture. Mughal Emperors, particularly Akbar, made conscious effort to amalgamate the two styles and lay the foundation of the national Indian architecture. Islamic architecture during Mughal Period, when introduced into India, was greatly influenced by the indigenous art … Read more

Music during Mughal Rule of Akbar :  Like Babur, Akbar was devoted to music.  Akbar paid much attention to music and was the patron of all who practice this enchanting art. The Ain-i-Akbari, written by Abu’l-Fazl ibn Mubarak, suggests that there were 36 musicians of high grate in the Mughal court of Akbar. Akbar himself was a … Read more

Peacock is the national bird of India and hence very important for the Indians. It is really a rare and lovely sight for the beauty-loving people. So the peacock has rightly been chosen as the national bird of our country. Its rhythm of gait, it’s a keenness to the green vegetation, its keen response to … Read more

Bajirao Peshwa-1, also known as Thorale Bajirao, was the eldest son of Balaji Vishwanath, the first Peshwa of Maratha Empire. He was born on August 18, 1700. Shahu Maharaj, the fourth Chhatrapati of Maratha Empire, appointed Bajirao-1 as the peshwa on 27th April, 1720. Baji Rao 1 was then merely twenty years old. Bajirao-1 possessed of a robust and … Read more

Rajput Policy of the Mughals. Babur and Humayun had come into contact with the rulers of Amber and Mewar, and had fought with them, but had not been able to subjugate them completely. They could not realize the importance of an alliance with the Rajputs and to appreciate the value of their friendship. It was … Read more

Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj was the younger son of Shivaji Raje Bhosale. He was born on February 24, 1670. After the death of his brother, Sambhaji Maharaj, he become the king of Maratha empire in 1689. He was just 19 years old at that time. The mother of Rajaram Maharaj was Soyarabai, the second wife of Shivaji … Read more

India being an agricultural country, water has served as the most important resource for agriculture. Next to China, India has second largest acreage of irrigated land in the world. In a monsoon country with a characteristic dry season and variability of rainfall, man’s ingenuity has long been exercised to reduce his dependence on nature. The … Read more