Exploring lesser known History
Rohtasgarh Fort is one of the ancient forts of India which was constructed in the city of Rohtas situated on the banks of Sone River. The fort has been ruined and now cannot be accessed easily due to Naxalite activities. The hill on which the fort is situated has a height of 1500m. Tourists have to climb the stairs to reach the gate of the fort which is very exhausting.
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On April 8, 1929, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt dropped the “Red” leaflet from the gallery of the Legislative Assembly simultaneously with the bombs signed by ‘Balraj’ ‘Commander-in-Chief’ of the “Hindustan Socialist Republican Arny” and runs as follows :
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Islam in England has arrived very late. The biggest credit for taking Islam there goes to Indian Muslims. Officially, the
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Asrar Jaamayee was one of those who believed that TADA was being used in a discriminatory manner against the minorities and hence should be repealed. In 1994, he was invited to a poetry summit (Mushaira) where the then Home Minister S.B Chavan was the chief guest.
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British writer and explorer Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689 – 1762). How One Daring Woman Introduced the Idea of Smallpox Inoculation to England
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They have created an army of preachers, who have become a common sight in the subcontinent with their white topi and kurta-pajama, and their beds rolled on their backs.
They have reached to remote corners of the Muslim society, often residing in slums and providing religious education to inspiration to the most downtrodden.
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Manabendra Nath Roy (M N Roy) wrote a book, The Historical Role of Islam. The book was published in 1937 shortly after Roy came out of jail after six years’ imprisonment for his role in the Indian revolutionary movement. Roy is considered to be one of the tallest revolutionary figures of the Indian Freedom Struggle. He also played an important role in the formation of the Communist Party of India before parting his ways with the communist movement.
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Dr. Dwarkanath Shantaram Kotnis is an only Indian still revered by the Chinese even after 7 decade of his death.
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(Following is a reproduction of a report published in ‘The British Medical Journal’ on November 28, 1896 from London. This
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P K Banerjee was the greatest footballer India has ever produced. He ruled the Indian football from mid 50s to mid 60s.
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(Following is the text of the speech made by Mahatma Gandhi on 6th March, 1947, a day prior to
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This is the text of the sermon by Ali ibn Abi Talib.
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The women’s day was brought to light in the early 1900s where this day was first observed on February 28,
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(Following is a reproduction of a story filed by the Reuters and published by Canberra Times on 3 November,
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(Following is the text of an address delivered by eminent historian Tara Chand at Allahabad in 1942. It was later
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(Following is the reproduction of an article published in ‘The Sentinel’, published from Toronto, in August, 1924. The author saw
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In the times when journalists, reporters and writers have taken biased positions with one ideology or the other it has
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Mr. Chairman, may I exercise the privilege of the invalid and remain seated? My friend Dr. Moonje has explained his position
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INDIA’S Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, faces a grave challenge in the small north-eastern State of Assam, which is wedged
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असहयोग और ख़िलाफ़त आंदोलन के समय क़ाज़ी मुहम्मद हक़ साहब ‘क़ाज़ी’ मण्डावरी ने “क़ौमी होली” नाम से एक नज़्म लिखी
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