Monthly Archives: July 2020

Veer Kunwar Singh

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Of the many well known Rajput clans in the North, one of them is the Ujjainiya found primarily in Bihar, tracing it’s origin to Ujjain. The clan claims descent from Raja Bhoj, and by the 17th century, they were recognized … Continue reading →

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Battle of Pavan Khind

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

In my previous posts I had covered the rise of Shivaji Maharaj through his victories at Pratapgarh and Panhala. With the Adil Shahis having had to face many routs at the hands of Shivaji, the Bijapur ruler Ali Adil Shah … Continue reading →

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Maharaja Ranjit Singh- The Sikh Empire

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

I had earlier covered Ranjit Singh’s early life and the events leading to capture of Lahore, that laid the foundation of the Sikh Empire. Here I will be looking primarily at how he expanded his Empire, and his kingdom. Ranjit … Continue reading →

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