Historical
Safdarjung tomb
Safdarjung-tomb or safdarjung maqbhara is built in Mughal architecture. The tomb is built in sandstone and marble. This tomb is a simple garden tomb. This tomb was built in the year 1754 in memory of Safdarjung, the governor of Avadh and Nawab Shuja-ud-dualah’s father. It is located at the junction of Safdarjung road and Aurbindo marg is of the major tourist destination in Delhi.
By kamal yadav 5 years ago in FYI
Ancient Egyptian Inventions That We Still Use Today
Are you wondering about some of the items on this list and how they came up with them in ancient Egypt? Air conditioning before electricity? Did the Pharaohs wear watches? Grab a snack, get comfortable, and read all about these five mind-blowing inventions from ancient Egypt that are still around today.
By Nikole Lynn5 years ago in FYI
Elizabethan oak furniture
A considerable amount of oak furniture has survived from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603), partly because of the material in question and partly because much of it was made for the great houses built by men who achieved fame and fortune in that era. Where the houses have survived, so have many of the pieces that furnished them.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
The Story of Nizamuddin Auliya
Dervishes were advised, "First greet, then eat, then talk;" they were not allowed to ask whether a visitor was fasting or needed food; they were instructed to eat two meals, one right after the other, if needed for the sake of guests. Such rules made it impossible to discern who was hungry and in need, or who took food for its baraka, the blessing power of God; and ensured that those who needed food would be able to eat as soon as possible.
By kamal yadav 5 years ago in FYI
Early American furniture
This article is concerned with domestic furniture produced in the American colonies in the 17th century. Most of what survives from this period belongs to the later years of the century, because the pieces put together by the earliest settlers would have been of relatively low quality, required for immediate use and broken up when their useful life was over. However, a considerable amount of furniture, built by talented craftsmen especially during the final quarter of the century, was treasured and passed down through the generations. Some excellent pieces can now be seen in museums and preserved colonial homes.
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
The Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan was the fifth ruler of the Mughal dynasty. During his third regnal year, his favorite wife, known as Mumtaz Mahal, died due to complications arising from the birth of their fourteenth child. Deeply saddened, the emperor started planning the construction of a suitable, permanent resting place for his beloved wife almost immediately. The result of his efforts and resources was the creation of what was called the Luminous Tomb in contemporary Mughal texts and is what the world knows today as the Taj Mahal.
By kamal yadav 5 years ago in FYI
Shah Jahan, Mughal Emperor: History & Monuments
Meet Shah Jahan What would you do for love? How would you honor someone who has your heart and soul and can no longer be with you? The answer for Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan was to create one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Let us take a journey to meet this emperor of the once-mighty Mughal Empire, learn a little about his life, and of course, the woman who inspired him.
By kamal yadav 5 years ago in FYI
Early Italian furniture
During the early Renaissance period (up to around 1500) wealthy Italians paid little attention to how their homes were furnished. They were far more interested in the works of art and statuary that they had commissioned; after all, if you had paid a considerable sum of money to have a fresco painted across your living room wall you would not then order large pieces of furniture that obscured it!
By John Welford5 years ago in FYI
The many lives of Gautama Buddha in 18th and 19th century manuscripts
Illustrated Buddhist manuscripts from mainland Southeast Asia are famous for their lavish and often very detailed depictions of scenes from the Life of Buddha and the Buddha’s Birth Tales, known as Jatakas. Although most of these manuscripts date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, their illustrations are based on much older Pali texts originating from Sri Lanka in the first century BCE. The outstanding beauty of these manuscript paintings results from the depiction of the natural environment in which the main character – the historical Buddha – is placed, highlighting the close relationship the Buddha had with nature and all sentient beings.
By vishal rathuor 5 years ago in FYI
The Resilience of Qutub Minar
There are several reasons why the 72.5-metre-high Qutub Minar has come to be known as Delhi’s enduring symbol. It is the world’s tallest brick tower and one of the finest specimens of Islamic craftsmanship as well. Situated in a lush green complex of monuments and ruins in the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, formerly called Qila Rai Pithora, this UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts around three million visitors annually. Indeed, very much like the city it symbolises, the Qutub Minar has not only stood the test of time for over 800 years but also weathered several design changes, repairs and reconstructions, lightning and earthquakes—even preservation efforts.
By pradeep mishra 5 years ago in FYI
Introduction to Badrinath Temple
The word ‘Badrinath’ comes from the word ‘Badri’ (a place where berries grow). Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped as Badri Narayan, this shrine is one among 108 Divya Desams – holy shrines for Vaishnavites. The temple is situated in Garhwal hill tracks of Chamoli District (Uttarakhand, India) along the banks of Alaknanda River. Located at 3,133 m (10,279 ft) above sea level, this shrine is one of the most visited pilgrimage centers of the country. The temple is open for worship for only 6 months a year (End of April till beginning of November), due to extreme weather conditions prevailing in the Himalayas. Best time to visit the shrine is May to June and September to October.
By pradeep mishra 5 years ago in FYI
