Monthly Archives: May 2015

Rash Behari Bose

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

“The story of Mr. Rash Behari Bose forms a vital part of India’s struggle for independence, and the victory which was finally achieved was in no small measure due to his organizational skill and wonderful spirit of sacrifice. If Netaji … Continue reading →

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Chattrapati Sambhaji

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

  Mrutyuche aavhaan peluni, toch varasa aamhaala dila l Shivrayaancha Shambhu chaava, Hindu mhanuni amar jahala ll (Coming from the same legacy that confronted death, Shivaji’s son Shambhu, became immortal as a Hindu) Quite often, growing up in the shadow … Continue reading →

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Land of the Ranas- Rana Sanga

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

( Continuing my series on Mewar, with this post on Rana Sanga, another great ruler. ). In my previous post on the Ranas of Mewar, I had covered on  Rana Kumbha . Now we shall take a look at Rana … Continue reading →

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Land of the Ranas- Rana Kumbha

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

( In continuation of my series on Mewar, I examine the rise of the Sisodias, and the advent of the Ranas.) A giant of a personality, both physically and metaphorically, Rana Kumbha would stride like a colossus during the 15th … Continue reading →

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Veer Chhatrasal- The Lion of Bundelkhand

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Bundelkhand a region lying between the Indo-Gangetic plain and the Vindhyas, marked by hills, valleys, sparse vegetation and rocky outcrops. A region known for it’s harsh climate, aridity and barren spaces, an environment that has produced some of the hardiest … Continue reading →

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