The 28th Delhi Book Fair 2024

A posts on the crowds, books and my experiences of The Delhi Book Fair 2024.

Remembering Professor Sunil Kumar

He was one of the greatest historians who worked on the history of medieval delhi, which served as capital of the Delhi Sultanate (1192-1526 CE) for 300 years.

Temple of the Emerald Buddha - Amazing Thailand

This series is based over my reflections upon visiting Thailand.

The Immortal Kumbh Mela - Mahakumbha of 2013

Believed to be the largest congregation of mankind in the world, read my series of posts to know how it feels like to be amongst a magnitude of people

Shahjahanabad (Const 1648 CE)- The Legacy of Delhi Series (Vol 8)

'Shahjahanabad' is the eighth post in a series of 9 articles on the former capital cities which were built in the historical region of Delhi. Read on to know more..

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Friday, April 3, 2015

Panipat Battle Field Memorial, Panipat - Picture of the Week #129




This memorial has been erected at the spot where a tree with black mangoes (Kala Amb) used to stand. The significance of the tree was that it marked of the spot of the battle field where the Third Battle of Panipat (1761 CE) took place between the Maratha and the Durrani armies. The Marathas were led by Sadashiv Rao Bhau while the opposing armies were led by Ahmad Shah Durrani (who was accompanied with local collaborators).

This battle ended in decimation of the Maratha armies post a tense 'stand-off' between the two armies for over 3 months. The Panipat Battle Field Memorial is located on the outskirts of the city.

Friday, March 20, 2015

The Original Babri Masjid, Panipat (1529 CE) - POTW #127




Located in Panipat this mosque, also known as Kabuli Bagh Masjid, was built by Babur (the first mosque to be built by him in India), the founder of Mughal Dynasty, as a token of thanksgiving to God post his victory over the armies of Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat (1526 CE). So, by that virtue it becomes the original Babri Masjid. Click here to find out more..

Architecture-wise a two aisle mosque, a part of it has collapse due to aging and lack of maintenance.

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Friday, February 27, 2015

Friday, February 20, 2015

Khwaja Khizr's Tomb, Sonipat (Const 1524 CE) - POTW #123

Picture © Rohan A Singh

Friday, January 23, 2015

Dargah of Bu Ali Shah Qalandar, Panipat - POTW #119

Picture © Rohan A Singh

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Daana Paani Food Court, NH 1 (Karnal)



Daana Paani, NH1(Karnal)
 
While estimates vary from sources to sources, it is a known fact that a sizeable number of Delhi-ites like to drive their way to various hill stations of Himachal Pradesh like Shimla, Manali, Kullu e.t.c. and to the various pilgrimage destinations in Punjab like Amritsar,  Taran Taran e.t.c

National Highway 1

 
To drive to these popular destinations from Delhi one needs to take the National Highway 1 which takes the travelers to these destinations. The drive is a long one and it takes approximately 4 to 6 hours (depending on your speed) to reach Chandigarh itself.
 
During such long drives travelers seek good places to rest and relax after long bouts of driving, which often can be strenuous. Travelers also look for places where they can have scrumptious food without having to worry about it's quality. While the NH1 is dotted with eateries (dhabas) there has been a dearth of world - class places where a traveler/rider could chill out in a cool place right next to the National Highway 1 until now..


Frescoes depicting various Bollywood superstars - 1
 

Frescoes depicting various Bollywood superstars - 2
 

Frescoes depicting various Bollywood superstars - 3
 
With the opening of Daana Paani, a Bollywood themed food court located right next to the NH1 in Karnal, the long standing need of travelers to have a place where they could stopover, on their way to Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, to  relax, unwind and have a meal in a stylish environment has been answered.


 
An oasis of modernity and style Daana Paani is an incredible food court which has some of the best restaurants like Haldirams, Vaango e.t.c. So whenever you hit the NH1 the next time do not forget to check out Daana Paani for its awesome ambience and great food !!
 
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(Your author was graciously invited for the inauguration of the Daana Paani Food Court)

Friday, February 28, 2014

Picture of the Week #72 - Kos Minar, Grand Trunk Road (NH1), Panipat (16th Cent AD)

Kos Minar's (Mile Stones) like these were laid down by Sher Shah Suri (in the 16th Cent) on the 2500 km long Grand Trunk Road which ran between Chittagong and Kabul. The Grand Trunk Road is one of the longest and oldest roads in Asia.

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Thursday, February 16, 2012

SurajKund (Lake of the Sun)

The Black and White Thursday photos of the week which I am posting today shows the ancient Suraj-kund (the word Kund means a lake or a reservoir) (seasonal in nature), located near Delhi (built in the 10th Century by the King Suraj Pal of Tomar Dynasty). It was constructed in the backdrop of the Aravalli hills with an amphitheater shaped embankment. The embankments were later renovated by Feroze Shah Tughlaq of the Tughlaq Dynasty in the 14th Century -




Main steps leading to the reservoir
(The reservoir is seasonal and gets filled only with seasonal monsoon rains)

Amphitheater shaped embankment
(The reservoir is seasonal and gets filled only with seasonal monsoon rains)

With a total surface area of 99 acres the Suraj Kund (Kund means Lake) is a man-made reservoir located (1.2 mi) away to the south west from a more ancient dam of the 8th century called Anagpur Dam. The king Suraj Pal Tomar was a sun worshiper and he had therefore built a Sun temple on its western bank.


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