It’s on December 26, 2004, nature’s wrath hit the beautiful coast of Southern India severely. That year, a big earthquake underwater took place in the Indian Ocean and gave birth to a massive tsunami. For the next hours and days, enormous waves would break over more than ten countries surrounding…
Category: Indian History
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Causes, Facts, History and Significance
Tensions had been rising since the tyrannical Rowlatt Acts came into force. Brigadier Dyer’s troops swung into the walled garden, rifles cocked on April 13 1919. Without warning or mercy, they rained bullets on the unarmed crowd. When the gun smoke cleared, bodies lay shattered. A nation watched in horror…
Panchayat Raj System in India: Origin, Significance and Facts
Panchayat Raj system in India an exceptional leap taken to help Indian villages make essential decisions. Thanks to the Panchayati System, villagers have a voice in the decisions made on local projects and feel more empowered in bettering their villages. In this article, you will learn everything about what is…
Battle of Chandawar (1194 AD)
The battle of Chandawar was fought between Maharaja Jayachandra of the Gahadavala dynasty and Muhammad Ghori in 1194. The fight took place near the bank of the holy Yamuna River at Chandawar near Agra. Chandawar is presently located near Firozabad. It is believed that Maharaj Jay Chand had to face…