The Fort Aguada built in 1612, comprises a lower fort with bastions all around and an upper fort. it skirts the seashore and ascends summit of the bare rocky uplands called Aguada Point. The upper fort was built as a vantage point to serve as a . . . — — Map (db m216887) HM
In 1510, Affonso de Albuquerque conquered the city of Goa (Old Goa) with its natural harbours
and navigable rivers by driving away the forces of Ismall Adilshah [1510-1534] Sultan of Bijapur. After their firm establishment in Goa, the Portuguese . . . — — Map (db m216919) HM
Historical records suggest that this site of the temple of Saptakoteshwar located of Noroa in Diwar existed during the Kadamba period (10th-14th Century C.). This deity was the family deity of the Kadamba rulers. The rock cut tank of this temple was . . . — — Map (db m217002) HM
This forty six mtrs high colossal four
storeyed tower was meant to serve as a belfry and
formed part of the facade of the Church of St. Augustine which was facing west. There were eight
richly adorned chapels and four altars, and a convent with . . . — — Map (db m220739) HM
Jews have been part of India's mercantile heritage for over 2,000 years.
Recently discovered 12th-century documentary evidence from the historical Cairo, Egyptian Synagogue, confirmed the centrality of the Port of Bharuch to Jewish . . . — — Map (db m293360) HM
"Railway Board Building," a unique building of its time, was built in 1896-97 by M/S Richardson and Cruddas, a Bombay based firm, at a very just sum of Rs. 4,08,476/-only. This building replaced the site of old residences known as "Herbert House" . . . — — Map (db m243135) HM
“…A glorious chapter of unbroken love and affection on the one hand, and deep devotion and loyalty on the other, between the Maharajas of Cochin and their Jewish subjects.... The memory of your early association with this country has always been . . . — — Map (db m265817) HM
To the Glory of God and in Memory of Lieut: Col: J.J.P. Quinn, I.R. Maj: A.P. Atal, I.M.S. Maj: J.N. Black, Somerset Light Infantry. Capt: B.V. Falls, Royal Irish Fusiliers. Capt: W.A. Gover Capt: I.F. Mackay, Gordon Highlanders. Capt: E.G . . . — — Map (db m138465) WM
Paradesi Synagogue Stabilisation and Conservation of the Clock Tower
A project of World Monuments Fund Jewish Heritage Program In partnership with the
Jewish Community of Cochin and the National Culture Fund The World Monuments Fund (WMF) . . . — — Map (db m137909) HM
“Dharma is our family Deity."
"We do not have a tradition
of abandoning those who are under our protection,"
Gold Torah crown gifted to the Paradesi Synagogue, Kochi
The Torah is the compilation of the first five books of the . . . — — Map (db m292620) HM
This is one of the finest monasteries (35.7 X 27.6 m) of its
kind and no other monastery at Ajanta has been so handsomely
ornamented. The Mahayana monastery consists of an open
courtyard, verandah, a hypostylar hall, sanctum with an
antechamber . . . — — Map (db m144465) HM
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus building has been
inscribed upon the world heritage list of the convention
concerning the protection of the world culture and natural
heritage inscription on this list conforms the exceptional
universal value . . . — — Map (db m144418) HM
Diwan-i-Khas also known as 'Shah Mahal' was the
Hall of Private Audience used by the Emperor
for receiving selected courtiers and visitors.
It consists of a rectangular central chamber,
surrounded by series of arches rising from piers.
The . . . — — Map (db m144850) HM
The Naubat or Naggar Khana (Drum House)
stands at the entrance to the palatial complex.
In its days of glory, musicians from the Naubat
Khana announced the arrival of the Emperor or
other prominent dignitaries at the court of the
public . . . — — Map (db m144852) HM
In the courtyard of the Quwwat-Ul-Islam mosque this famous iron pillar is situated, which bears a Sanskrit inscription in Gupta Period Brahmi script, palaeographically assignable to the Fourth Century, a date
wnich is also confirmed by the peculiar . . . — — Map (db m144953) HM
One of the attractions of
the Amber Palace is the
Diwan-i-Khas or the Hall of Private
Audience. Constructed during the period
of Mirza Raja Jai Singh (1621-67 A.D.), it
was for this reason also called Jai Mandir and
because of the beautiful . . . — — Map (db m144910) HM
The Rathore kings of Marwar are Rajputs, a term that
denotes their status as the descendants of Kshatriyas,
the traditional Hindu warrior caste. Within Rajputs, the
Rathores are a clan of Suryavanshi Rajputs who claim
descent from the Sun . . . — — Map (db m144911) HM
Swami Shrihariprasad of the Sri Vishnu Mohan Foundation embodies the dedication of his ancestors, the Paliam family of Chendamangalam, to the cause of reconciliation and peace between all communities. He has strengthened the centuries-old friendship . . . — — Map (db m293896) HM
The Taj Mahal a marvel on marble was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
in commemoration of his favourite wife, Empress Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan
married Arjumand Bano Bagum (Mumtaz Mahal), grand daughter of I'timad-Ud-
Daula, the Wazir of . . . — — Map (db m144748) HM
