In 1303, Alauddin Khilji laid siege of Chittor. In the following battle, Rana Ratan Singh of Chittor died fighting & Rani Padmini committed Jauhar. The event is remembered as First Jauhar of Chittor. Years later in 1540, Malik Mohd. Jayasi wrote Padmavat on this jauhar. Background of Siege of Chittor: Rawal Ratan Singh, ruled Chittorgarh during …
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In 1301, Aluddin Khilji, Sultan of Delhi, laid siege of Ranthambore. A second battle of Ranthambore followed, in which Alluddin defeated Hammir Deo. Background of Siege of Ranthambore: In 1299, the first battle of Ranthambore took place, in which, Hammir Deo defeated forces of Alauddin Khilji, led by Ulugh Khan & Nusrat Khan. Khilji was taken aback …
Battle of Ranthambore took place in 1299 CE, in which, Chauhan King Hammir Deo defeated Sultan of Delhi, Alauddin Khilji, under Nusrat Khan. Background of Battle of Ranthambore: After the defeat of Prithviraja Chauhan III in Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 CE, the Ranthambore fort came under the control of the Muslim Ghurid ruler …
A meeting of State Wildlife Board was held yesterday, where new initiatives taken up wildlife conservation in Rajasthan were discussed. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister. Key points: Activities regarding forest and wild life conservation should be augmented with cooperation from the people living in eco-development zone. It was stressed that efforts need to be …
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The Hindu temples fall into three basic categories depending on their architecture. Hence, Temple Architecture of India includes: B. Cave Temples: Cave Temples form the earliest form of surviving temples in India. B. Rock Cut Temples: These followed Cave temples. C. Structural (Free Standing) Temples Prominent types included Nagara, Dravida, Vesara Latest and most easily visible form …
