A new kingdom at Gulbarga, assumed a new name Alla-ud- din Hasan Bahamani Shah in 1347 A.D. His son Mohammad Shah built the famous and large Masjid (mosque) at Gulbarga in 1367 AD. Of the later rulers Ferozshah (1397- 1422 AD.) was the greatest. He built a new capital Ferozabab. This scholarly prince also built […]

 Farid, an Afghan leader deafted Humayun at Kanauj and assumed the name Shershah sur and ascended the throne in Delhi. Sher Shah’s tomb at Sasaram Shershah was a benevolent ruler who administered his territory well. He not only sought the advice of his officers from time to time but traveled widely to know the conditions […]

 Sage Chaitanya was born at Nabadweep in Bengal, in a Brahmin family. His original name was Vishwambara. Later he was known as Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Jagannath Mishra and Shachidevi were his parents. He was initiated to Krishna Bhakti by saint of Maadhva tradition called Iswarapuri at Gaya in 1505 AD.   Chaitanya went on chanting the […]

 Mohammad had gained lot of experience in the school called life. From his 40 th years old, he became an introvert and spent much of his time in meditation. In the holy month of Ramzan, when he was meditating in a cave, Archangel Gabriel (Jibrile) is believed to have conveyed to him some heavenly messages. […]

 The Chandellas were ruling from Bundelkhand in central India. Mahoba was their capital, and they grew into importance during the 9th century. Yashovarma (925-54 AD) of this dynasty defeated the Prathiara ruler Devapala ans secured Kanauj. He spread his empire in the Ganga-Jamuna Doab. He invaded Doab and defeated the Palas ofBengal.     He […]

 Akbar defeated Hemu who was administering Punjab under Sikander Sur and captured Delhi Akbar was a boy when he succeeded his father Human. His uncle Bhairm Khan was the regent. Akbar’s administration was progressive and glorious. `Akbarnama’ by Abul Fazal narrates Akbar’s achievements.   Akbar defeated Hemu (also known as Raja Vikramadithya) who was administering […]