# Ambila dharma > Indian history ## Posts - [How Did Shah Jahan Die | Death and Conspiracy](https://ambiladharma.com/2026/01/how-did-shah-jahan-die.html): How Shah Jahan died ? A Conspiracy or a natural death !!! - [GagaBhatt - Myths around the coronation of Shivaji](https://ambiladharma.com/2024/04/gaga-bhatt-myths-around-the-coronation-of-shivaji.html): Brief Introduction Coronation of Shivaji Maharaj was performed on March 1674 in Raigadh Fort by Gagabhatt of Varanasi .This coronation of Shivaji symbolizes that India had come in safest hand which believes in Dharma and protect Dharma from invaders . Gaga Bhatt , also known as Vishweshwara Pandit was the highest priest of Banaras and the great author of multiple books of the 17th and 18th century. He was widely popular as the presided priest who performed the religious ceremony for the consecration of Shivaji Maharaj. Coronation of Shivaji Maharaj was one of the most memorable and historical events of ... Read more - [Conspiracy and Murder of Narayan Rao by Raghoba](https://ambiladharma.com/2024/04/assassination-of-peshwa-narayan-rao.html): Brief Introduction   Narayan Rao was the Peshwa of the Maratha confederacy from November 1772 AD until he was murdered by the conspiracy plotted by his uncle Raghunath Rao to fulfill his greed  to become the Peshwa of the Marathas. He was murdered only after his 9 months of regime.  Narayan Rao had gone on an expedition with his elder brother Madhav Rao to Karnataka before the age of 18 . Narayan Rao was highly learned Peshwa in reading, writing, arithmetic and in Sanskrit languages. He was the youngest  son of Balaji Bajirao and Gopika Bai. He was born on 10th ... Read more - [Explain first anglo maratha war history | causes and significance](https://ambiladharma.com/2024/03/first-anglo-maratha-war.html): Brief Introduction First Anglo-Maratha war was the first official war fought between the British East India company and Marathas which started in 1775 AD with the agreement of Surat and ended after the Treaty of Salbai in 1782 . The war had both political as well as diplomatical approaches. Some of the battles were fought in the Konkan region of Maharashtra and Gujarat. And some other wars took place in different parts of India. Ramchandra Pant ( one of the members of Ashta Pradhan of Shivaji’s court) had clearly warned Indians about the greediness  and the sole cause of the establishment ... Read more - [Mahadji Shinde Biography | Rise of Maratha empire post 1772](https://ambiladharma.com/2024/03/biography-of-mahadji-shinde.html): Brief Introduction Mahadji Shinde was a great Maratha military commander who re-stablish the Maratha power in Northern India after the murder of Peshwa Narayan Rao in 1772 and was the youngest son of Ranoji Scindia , the founder of Scindia dynasty . Mahadji Shinde Biography : Mahadji Shinde popularly known as Mahadji Scindia was a great military commander of the Marathas and the leader of Gwalior who had successfully uplifted the sovereignty and legacy of Marathas under the Peshwa Madhava Rao , after losing third battle of Panipat in 1761 .  After the death of Madhav Rao, Mahadji Shinde and ... Read more - [Shivaji Great Military strength | Cavalry and Infantry War of Marathas](https://ambiladharma.com/2024/03/military-strength-of-marathas.html): Brief Introduction Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj possessed the highest military strength of Marathas and qualities of chivalrous courage , vigilant power and abundant resourcefulness. He took the fullest advantage of his victories and struck effective blows where they were most unexpected. He had an extraordinary vision to realise the ills of the Muslim army and other opponents and their treacherous move for him and accordingly fight with them by his novel and super impressive military army .  He was the father of the Naval army . He had done a phenomenal job in manufacturing ships and making a strong presence in ... Read more - [Shocking Truth about chhatrapati Shivaji](https://ambiladharma.com/2024/02/facts-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-jayanti.html): Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated on 19th February on every year . This is the day when our beloved Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj born in 1630 AD in Maharashtra . But have you ever thought why people of India give him so much adoration, affection , fondness and boundless love ? Let us discuss some rare facts which really made him great warrior and a great King of India . Facts and Shocking truth about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj or the founder of Marathas empire : Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was one of the divine king who found the Maratha empire and successfully ... Read more - [Biography of Samarth Ramdas | Shivaji's Guru who encouraged him for Swarajya](https://ambiladharma.com/2024/02/biography-of-samarth-ramdas.html): Brief Introduction Samarth Ramdas, also popularly known as Ramdas Swami, was one of the most famous saint or spiritual master, philosopher and author of multiple books( most popular Dasbodh) . He was the Guru of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who founded the Maratha empire. Samarth Ramdas had played a key role in Shivaji’s life to bring back the sovereignty of India.  Ramdas hadn’t just experienced the Parbrahma but had become the Pabrahma himself. He was extremely rich in altars of spiritual experiences which he used to shower upon the posterity.  He had spent his entire life in helping thousands ... Read more - [Shivaji Maharaj Complete Information | Struggle ,Conquest And Legacy](https://ambiladharma.com/2024/02/chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-information-rise-of-marathas.html): Brief Introduction Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ,founder of the great Maratha Empire in 1674 and born on 18th February 1630 at Shivneri Fort near junnar, Pune , was the one who stood as a wall against Mughal Empire and Bijapur to protect the sanctity of Bharat . He was the son of Rajmata Jijabai and Shahaji Bhosale who served three kingdom in his lifetime in which he served Bijapur Kingdom to the longest time . In the biography of Shivaji Maharaj , we will go through how Shivaji fought back with Islamic , British and Portuguese invaders and brought back the ... Read more - [History of Maratha Caste  | Maharashtra Category](https://ambiladharma.com/2024/01/origin-of-the-marathas-live-style-and-their-struggles.html): Introduction We all are aware of the charismatic act of the Marathas. They were the one who not just confined the territories of the Mughal Empire but also took back the Sovereignty of Bharat from them by sacrificing their lives whenever needed. We will always be indebted to the Marathas for their selfless sacrifices.  As we all are interested in the story of the heroism of the great Marathas , also we  have the curiosity to know the background of the Marathas or the social and ideological rise of the Marathas.  The ongoing ringing bell in the mind of ours ... Read more - [Dadoji Konddev : The great tutor of chhatrapati Shivaji](https://ambiladharma.com/2024/01/dadoji-kondadev-a-legendary-warrior-who-became-the-tutor-of-shivaji-maharaj.html): Introduction Dadoji Konddev was a great warrior who had played a key role in upbringing Shivaji Maharaj like a warrior king since childhood . He was the tutor and guardian of Shivaji Maharaj who founded the great Marathas empire in 17th century . Shivaji was shifted to the Poona district from Shivner in 1636 by Dadoji Konddev after getting the order of Shahji Raje Bhosale . He was credited for bringing back the prosperity of Pune which was the Jagir of Shahji . One of the majors step taken by Dadoji Konddev was giving concession in land tax to the ... Read more - [Jijabai information in English | Shivaji's childhood inspiration](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/12/biography-of-rajmata-jijabai.html): Introduction Jijabai Bhosale widely known as Rajmata Jijabai , Rastramata or Jijau was one of the most prominent women who had played a significant role in rising the Power of Hindavi -Swarajya through Shivaji in the history of India. Jijabai was the wife of Shahaji Bhosale and the mother of the great Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who was the founder of the great Maratha empire . Jijau was the one who had nourished and instilled the mind of little Shivaji Maharaj with Hindu values and motivated him to free India from the cruelty of Islamic invasion and to establish Hindavi Swarajya ... Read more - [Biography of Shahaji Raje Bhosale | heroic life of Shivaji's father](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/12/the-biography-of-shahaji-raje.html): Brief Introduction Shahaji Raje or Shahaji Raje Bhosale was a prominent 17th century military leader and a Maratha noble of Indian history who had served three kingdoms during his career, Ahmednagar sultanate under Nizamshahi of Malik Ambar, Mughal Empire under Jahangir and Bijapur sultanate under Adil Shah dynasty . His courage and unusual warfare tactics made him won the battle against his opponents. He was the father of the Great Shivaji Maharaj who had put the foundation of the Maratha empire in 1674 AD. Shahaji Raje belonged to a Maratha family who had migrated from Daultabad and entered into the service ... Read more - [Archeological evidence of the excavated Rakhigarhi site](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/11/rakhigarhi-excavation-surprising-findings-of-harappan-civilization.html):          Brief Introduction The excavation site  at Rakhigarhi , Haryana, India is the earliest civilization of South Asia which flourished around 3000 to 4000 BCE. It is one of the five largest archaeological sites of the Harappan civilization. The first  enlarged data was published by Suraj Bhan in 1969 AD in which he recorded mature Harappan tradition in town planning, architecture,and arts and crafts at Rakhigarhi.   Rakhigarhi site consists of 11 excavation mounds including all residential and burial sites. This site was excavated by Shri Amrendra Nath of Archaeological Survey of India.  It is located 27 km away from the ... Read more - [MARATHA'S Kanhoji Angre - LORD OF sEA |](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/11/kanhoji-angre-the-greatest-naval-chief-commander-of-the-marathas.html): Brief Introduction Kanhoji Angre or Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre was the first major chief of the Maratha Navy after the death of Sidhoji Gujar in 1697 AD. He was widely known as the “ Shivaji of the sea “ and the Lord of Kolaba and neighbouring water . Fear of Kanhoji’s presence in Western coast was so high that the European Nations and the British ( English ) didn’t want to take any battle with him. He was one of the greatest naval Marathas who had done a great service under the Maratha’s flag.  The Portuguese had given him the title of ... Read more - [Causes and effects of Third battle of Panipat 1761](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/11/third-battle-of-panipat-everything-you-need-to-know.html):  Brief Introduction The third battle of Panipat took place on 14th January 1761 AD in Panipat (Kala Amb ) between Marathas with army around 70,000 and the ruler of Afghanistan , Ahmad Shah Abdali with army of around 80,000 . The loss of the third battle of Panipat for the Marathas was a massive setback for them . Marathas had never faced such a big loss in their entire ruling. Here, a big question arises  ” What were the causes of third battle of Panipat and why did the Marathas lose such a huge battle against Afghani King Ahmad Shah ... Read more - [Why did Maratha empire fall ? Major reason discussed](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/10/why-did-maratha-empire-fall.html): Brief Introduction The decline of the Maratha empire had been seen soon after the death of Mahadji Shinde in 1794 and Nana Fadnavis . Lack of Leadership quality and modern ammunition were some of the factors which resulted in Maratha’s downfall . In this enthusiastic article, we will discuss the top causes for the decline and fall of Maratha empire. As the rise of the Maratha empire credited to the great Maharaja Chatrapati Shivaji, the fall of the Maratha empire happened because of the internal dispute. The Marathas were considered the most powerful empire between mid 16th century to 18th ... Read more - [Miraculous history of Yashwantrao Holkar | first war with british](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/10/yashwant-rao-holkar.html): Brief Introduction Yashwantrao Holkar Biography – Yashwantrao Holkar , also popular as Maharajadhiraj Raj Rajeshwar Sawai Shrimant Yashwant Rao Holkar , was one of the most prominent young warrior king of Indore in early 19th century . He accessed the throne on 6th January 1799 AD . He had played a significant role in destabilizing the British power in his period . That was the time when the Marathas were seeing their downfall and loosing one after another territories to the British . He was a very learned king in accountancy , Persian language , sanskrit as well as Urdu ... Read more - [The great Peshwa Madhav Rao I history |Revival of Maratha Power](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/09/peshwa-madhav-rao-resurgence-of-great-maratha-empire-after-3rd-battle-of-panipat.html): Introduction Peshwa Madhavrao I was one of the most prominent figure of the Maratha empire who brilliantly handled the situation after the massive loss occured in the battle of Panipat. He restored the power of Marathas from South to North successfully. Peshwa Madhav Rao the great warrior was credited for the resurrection of the Maratha empire after losing the third Battle of Panipat on 14th January 1761 A. D. He was the 2nd son of Balaji Bajirao and Gopikabai and the fourth Peshwa of the Maratha empire. Peshwa Madhav Rao became 4th Peshwa of Maratha empire in 1761 AD after ... Read more - [Tukoji Rao Holkar Biography | Maratha empire](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/08/tukoji-rao-holkar-great-warrior-became-ruler-of-malwa-after-ahilyabai.html): Tukoji Rao Holkar was a great warrior who took the charge of Malwa Kingdom after the death of Ahilyabai Holkar in 1795. He was the adopted son of Subedar Malhar Rao Holkar who was a brilliant warrior under Peshwa Bajirao.  Tukoji Rao Holkar was born in Holkar clan in 26th June 1723. He was the son of Shrimant Taniji Holkar, nephew of Malhar Rao Holkar. Later , he was adopted by Malhar Rao Holkar as a son who played a significant role in managing the administration of Malwa Kingdom during the reign of Ahilyabai Holkar and also after succeeding Ahilyabai ... Read more - [History of Peshwa Bajirao I | Empire Builder of Maratha in Whole India](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/07/peshwa-bajirao-history-builder-of-maratha-empire-war-and-romance.html): Brief Introduction Peshwa Bajirao , born on 1720, was a great Maratha conqueror who took the Peshwa crown in 1720 and served Shahuji Maharaj till the time of his death in 1740 . He was a distinguished empire builder of Maratha under the rule of Shahu Ji Maharaj , the grandson of Chhatrapati Shivaji , in the 18th century. He defeated Muhammad Khan Bangash , other powerful Mughal Sirdars and the well- established general Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah, the founder of the Hyderabad state and expanded the territory of Maratha in the Deccan, Malwa ,Gujarat, Delhi, Bhopal ,Central India and beyond.  ... Read more - [Maharana Kumbha of Mewar | Military and architect](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/07/maharana-kumbha-achievements-great-mewar-king-of-15th-century.html): Brief Introduction Maharana Kumbha or widely popular as Kumbha of Mewar was one of the charismatic Rajput kings of Mewar who succeeded the throne in 1433 CE and extended his territories to the north, east and west of India. He was one of the greatest warriors who had never seen any defeat in his all time career . He was ever victorious in war. He had such a power to defeat each one of his enemies in such a miserable way that they were reduced to ashes.  He was a pronounced king who not just extended the territories of Mewar ... Read more - [Top10 the most destructive weapons used in Mahabharata war](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/06/list-of-10-supernatural-weapons-used-in-mahabharata-war-divyastras.html): The weapons of Mahabharata war were of spectacular and of rare characters which can’t be understood easily with a confined mindset. The Mahabharata war is the most Epic War ever fought in the world history. It was a war between Pandava and Kaurava for the shake of protecting Dharma . The war was so dreadful that billions of great warriors lost their life and only eleven of them lived . Ample of evidence is there to hold this statement. Astrology , climatology and other fields of sciences are there to prove the war of Mahabharata really took place in Indian History ... Read more - [The daring history of Malhar Rao Holkar under Peshwa | Founder of Indore](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/06/malhar-rao-holkar-history-of-the-founder-of-indore-state.html): Brief introduction The history of Malhar Rao Holkar is a powerful act of spreading Maratha empire from South to North under the ruling of Peshwas . His remarkable career of 46 years made him a brilliant and successful Warrior who had served the four successive Peshwas – Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath, Peshwa Bajirao, Peshwa Balaji Bajirao and Peshwa Madhavrao I. Malhar rao holkar was the most distinguished character who played a major role in expanding the power of Maratha all over India.  Along with Chimnaji Appa ( Brother of Bajirao Peshwa ) , Ranoji Scindia , Raghunath Rao and with many ... Read more - [Maharaja Ranjit Singh in English | War With British | Rise of Shikh](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/06/the-most-important-history-of-maharaja-ranjit-singh-the-rise-of-the-sikh-empire.html): Brief introduction Story about Maharaja Ranjit Singh is actually going to give you a deep sense of understanding of his dedication for an independent India and the cunningness of the British . Why the British were too scared of the presence of Maharaja Ranjit Singh ? All these topics will be covered in this article . Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the great ruler of Punjab who is widely known as sher-e-Punjab and who raised his head with dignity and honour in extending the Sikh empire from Gilgit and Tibet to the desert of Sindh and from the Khyber Pass to ... Read more - [Know the importance of ancient education system in India](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/05/ancient-education-system-in-india.html): As it is known to the world that ancient education system in India was the most advanced education which was comprised of Mathematics , Samkhya, Veda, Itihasa, Purana, Nirghandu ( dictionary ), nigama , chandas, astrology , vyakaran , Yogam, Vaiseshikam, Hetuvidya, Kavyam, humor, Sakunathraya ( sounds of birds ) and many other subjects which we discuss in below article . Education is the path through which any nation is built. It’s the backbone of the society which decides whether the coming generation will go on a constructive path or self destructive path. Ancient education system made everyone to uplift their ... Read more - [Powerful significance of Maa Vaishno Devi Mandir | History and Yatra 2023](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/05/maa-vaishno-devi-mandir-history-and-yatra.html): Introduction There is great significance of mata vaishno devi .She is the manifestation of three goddess as Mahakali, Maha Saraswati and Mahalakshmi. She is precisely mentioned in Varah puran, Markandey Puran, Bhagwat Puran and Mahabharata. This holy Shrine is one of the chief Shaktipeeth in India.  Vaishno Devi Mandir is situated in Trikuta Hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir in India which is  around 13 km away from Katra ( region of Jammu and Kashmir). The detailed mention of its significance is mentioned below in bullet points . Maa Vaishno Devi has resided there from time immemorial in the ... Read more - [Queen Tarabai Bhosale Biography | Maratha Queen](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/05/glorious-information-about-maharani-tarabai.html): Brief Introduction Here , we will discuss about the biography of great Maharani Tarabai Bhosale which will definitely clear your ideas about the magnificent role of Maratha queen in building the Maratha empire. Tarabai Bhosale was the daughter-in-law of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and became the regent of Maratha empire in 1700 AD, soon after the death of his husband Chhatrapati Rajaram . Maharani Tarabai took the charge of the kingdom at a very declining phase of Maratha empire . It was the time when Maratha empire needed one of the strong and valorous leader after the death of Chatrapati Shivaji ... Read more - [Why was Kurma avatar taken |Significance and Jayanti 2023](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/04/why-was-kurma-avatar-taken-significance-and-jayanti.html): Introduction When we go through the 10 Avatars of Lord Vishnu , we become curious to know why these Avatars are taken. Especially more curious to know about  “ why was Kurma avatar taken “ because the story of the churning of ocean milk ( samudra manthan )  really fascinates the common people towards itself.  In this article we will accurately know why was the kurma avatar taken and its significance and how Jayanti 2023 is celebrated in India. Usually Avatar is taken by the Lord of Infinite (God) to serve the non-eternal planets of the universe. There is nothing ... Read more - [The great Emperor Vikramaditya of Ujjain is real or fake | explained](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/04/vikramaditya-empire-is-real-or-fake.html): Introduction Emperor Vikramaditya of Ujjain was one of the most prominent and real king who lived in the 1st century BCE (57 BCE) . He was the one who defeated Saka and saved India from being invaded. Vikramaditya was the most controversial king of the history whose existence was denied multiple times . Some historians used to call him as a myth but the evidences which were collected speak much louder than the lies spread. There are plenty of evidence which indicate about the existence of the great Vikramaditya in the first century BCE (57 BCE) . He was the ... Read more - [The remarkable Virupaksha temple information | History and architect](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/04/virupaksha-temple-hampi-of-great-vijayanagara-empire.html): Brief Introduction Shiva is the manifestation of Oneness and this could be clearly understood through “Virupaksha temple information” . So let us dive deep into the interesting history of Virupaksha temple of Vijaynagar empire , amazing architect and darshan timing . Virupaksha Temple is situated in Hampi village, Karnataka and located at the foot of Hemakuta Hill . This temple is dedicated to Virupaksha who is one of the forms of Lord Shiva . It is situated at the bank of the sacred river Tungabhadra . Hampi was enlisted in World heritage sites of UNESCO in 1986  for having numerous ... Read more - [Who is Vishwakarma and what he created ? | Hindu Architect God & Jayanti 2023](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/04/who-is-vishwakarma-hindu-architect-god.html): Introduction In this spiritual and intuitive article, we will discuss about “who is vishwakarma and what he created . He is worshiped all around India with great reverence. Vishwakarma is the God of architect who created the Murtis (idol) of God and Goddess and also the weapons which they carried with themselves . He also created temples , buildings , machines and yantra . Ancient Hindu temples  which were built thousands of years ago are pronounced  examples of Hindu Architecture . Let us dive deep into the whole history of   “ who is Vishwakarma “ and how he became ... Read more - [Krishnadevaraya History | Rise of Vijaynagar Empire | Real Bahubali](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/03/king-krishnadevaraya-vijayanagar-empire.html): Introduction Krishnadevaraya, born in 1471 , was the most powerful king of Vijayanagar empire from 1509 to 1529 CE and was the third ruler of the Tuluva dynasty . He was the king under whom the Vijayanagar empire touched its highest peak . Bahubali , a super blockbuster movie , which has brought a sensational shift in entertainment Industry from Bollywood to South Indian movies , is not just based on meagre fiction but a real story of the founder of India’s most popular empire ” Vijaynagar empire ” . Very few people know that the best dialogue which was ... Read more - [Shrinathji temple Nathdwara | History,timing ,Darshan](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/03/shrinathji-temple-nathdwara.html): Introduction On the name of the deity inside the temple complex , this temple got the name Shrinathji temple. Shrinathji is portayed in the form of little Krishna (which is considered to be the 8th incarnation of Lord Vishnu ) having the age of seven . The temple is also known as Shrinathji ki haveli (  house of Shrinathji ). Shrinathji temple is situated  at Nathdwara which is about 48 km northeast of Udaipur on the bank of Banas river in Rajasthan.It takes around less than one hour to have the darshan of Shreenathji in Nathdwara from Udaipur. “ Nath “  ... Read more - [Bhaskara II - Invention of great mathematician of 12th century](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/03/what-did-the-great-mathematician-bhaskaracharya-discover.html): The great Bhaskara II or Bhaskaracharya invented the systematic use of decimal numbers system 600 years before the calculus of Newton and Leibnitz , gave the theory of infinity ,he had worked at the differential coefficient and had solved the problem   67 x2 + 1 = Y2 ( y square ) , he had given a deep concept of gravity and also gave his significant contribution in astronomy . His leading work on the treatise  “ Siddharth Shiromani “  which comprises of four Grantha ( text-books ): Lilavati , bija-ganit ,Graha- Ganit , and Golaadhyay ( study of sphere ) were the ... Read more - [Lachit Borphukan [1622-1672] Biography : Warrior who saved Assam from Mughal Invasion](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/03/interesting-biography-of-lachit-borphukan.html): Introduction This “Lachit Borphukan biography ” will provide you the great details of his phenomenal courage, leading power of commanding a great army and using brilliant tactics and warfare skills to turn the ball in his court against the Aurangzeb’s army under Ram Singh. Lachit Borphukan was the chief general of the Ahom Kingdom in Assam whose remarkable warfare skills and dedication for his motherland resisted an Islamic invasion in the north-east region in the late 17th century . He was infamous for his magnificent victory in the battle of Saraighat which took place in 1761 AD. The name of ... Read more - [Stunning ancient history of Takshashila University](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/02/takshashila-oldest-university-in-the-world.html): Brief Introduction In this article , you will experience the most detailed and the most valuable history of world’s oldest Takshashila university which was once the great center of learning for Hindus as well as for Buddhist . According to some sources , it is dated back to at least 7th century BCE or much before that of ancient India and in 5th century AD , it was destroyed by the White Huns invader . It is located 32 km northwest of Rawalpindi  in Pakistan and on the eastern Bank of the Indus river in Punjab . It is also ... Read more - [Sabrimala temple History | Myth revealed of Lord Ayyappa Swamy](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/02/lord-ayyappa-swamy-deity-sabarimala-temple.html): Brief Introduction History of Sabrimala temple of Lord Ayyappa Swamy will certainly going to amaze you because his birth wasn’t normal as we have studied in our textbook . The textbook of school is offcourse not going to capture the essence of Dharma which talks about the infinite aspects of life happening . Let us dive deep into the ocean of larger aspects of life . Restriction on women entry who are in their menstruating age in sabrimala temple of Lord Ayyappa swamy has become a controversial topic in India . People are confused whether it’s actually a ritual or ... Read more - [Guliga daiva of Kantara | Thrilling history and rare facts explained](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/02/guliga-daiva-kantara-tradition.html): Guliga Daiva of ‘ Kantara ‘ is the living tradition of worshipping stone in Tulu Nadu and Udupi district of Karnataka and also some parts of Kerala . This is the tradition which passes on generation to generation orally . Guliga of Kantara is the spirit of Daiva who comes on the planet earth by impersonating someone’s body which generally belongs to schedule tribes in the state of Karnataka and Kerala mostly to protect them . Impersonating of the body by Guliga Daiva happens mostly on a particular day which is popularly celebrated as Bhoot-kola festival. Guliga Daiva is worshipped ... Read more - [Rani Rudramadevi history | First warrior queen of Southern India](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/01/rudramadevi-first-warrior-queen-india.html): Brief Introduction Blockbuster movie of Rudramadevi left a great impression on entire society . People become curious to know ” Is Rudramadevi a real story ? ” The answer is a big ” Yes ” .She was an astounding warrior who ruled south India in 13th century . Rani Rudramadevi was a great woman coming from the Kakatiya dynasty who ruled southern India from 1262 AD – 1289 AD . She mainly ruled  Telangana state whose capital was warrangal then and some part of Andhra . She ruled for around 27 years which was like a golden period for the ... Read more - [Mystical secrets of Kamakhya temple you should know](https://ambiladharma.com/2023/01/mystery-of-kamakhya-temple-assam.html): Brief Introduction In this enlightening article we will go through the mystery of Kamakhya temple which is going to boost up your energy level to its peak . Kamakhya temple is the temple of Goddess Kamakhya which is the incarnation of Mata Sati . Kamakhya temple is the most popular temple of Guwahati ,  Assam which is situated at Nilachal Hills next to the Brahmaputra river . According to Hindu Scriptures , this is the place where the womb and Yoni of Ma sati fell down which later became the most prominent Shaktipeeth among 51 Shaktipeeths of India . Every year ... Read more - [Krishna's dwarka excavation - underwater archeology](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/12/dwarka-underwater-archeology.html): Introduction Dwarka is situated at a point where the river Gomati meets the western sea or the arabian sea which was once called as Sindh sagar in Gujrat . This meet-up point in Sanskrit is known as “ Dronimukha “ .   Present Dwarka is one of the epic centres of vaishnavas in India . Dwarkadhish temple in Dwarka is the most dominating landscape in Gujrat which is completely dedicated to Vaishnavas sampradaya. Dwarka which is on the western coast of Saurashtra is at least 5000 years old was considered one of the most prominent region because of its direct connection with ... Read more - [Imperial Chola dynasty | Administration and achievements](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/12/chola-dynasty-of-india.html): Brief Introduction The Imperial Chola dynasty was the most powerful dynasty which India had ever produced which ruled India for over 430 years . The Naval supremacy of Cholas beyond Indian territories was one of the great achievements of the chola dynasty which made them categorically different from other dynasties of India . Powerful conquest of Cholas in SEA ( South East Asia ) was incredibly astounding for the world . When we talk about other dynasties then we find that Mauryas ruled for around 137 years which is far less than the Chola dynasty’s ruling years .  Vijayalaya Chola ... Read more - [Amazing history of Parshuram | Surprising facts all you need to know](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/12/bhagwan-parshuram-story-life-in-english.html): Who is Parshuram Parshuram is the sixth Avatar (Incarnation) of Lord Vishnu and was one who obtained the axe from Lord Shiva after deep penance and wrote Dhanurveda which talks about the intense science of fighting a war . He was the possessor of many divyastra ( supernatural weapons ) which he got from Shiva after deep tapasya . Parshuram is also known as Renukeva , Bhrigukulnanadan , Bhargavram , Bhargaveya . Lord Parshuram was the son of the great rishi Jamdagni and Renuka and he came from Bhrigu kula . This avatar of him is the most mysterious avatar which ... Read more - [Science and technology in ancient India | Great Indian sages](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/11/science-and-technology-in-ancient-india.html): During the Vedic period India that is Bharat  was once the core center of science and technology . Indian scientists and their inventions in science aren’t new things for India . Great sages of India had the great ability of connecting with the cosmos . When someone got connected with the cosmos it revealed the whole secret to the connected person  . The great enlightened Gurus in India had the mastery in it and that is the reason they were able to reveal the pure science to the common people .  The universe is accelerating day by day which leads ... Read more - [Tirupati Balaji story - The world famous temple](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/10/tirupati-balaji-story-the-world-famous-temple.html): Tirupati Balaji Temple is widely known as Sri Venkateshwara temple . Venkateswara carries very deep meaning  with itself . “ Vem “ means immorality , kata means “ bliss “ and  “aishwaraya “ means supremeness .The Combination of whole words give the meaning of eternal bliss or supremeness . This shrine of Sri Venkateswara is situated on Tirumala hills or the sacred mountains of Tirupati city , Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh and these hills have seven peaks . The Shrine is about an elevation of  2500 feet .There are many other higher peaks near the temple  . The highest ... Read more - [History of Nalanda university of Bihar | Nalnada Vishwavidyalaya](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/09/nalanda-university-ancient-india.html): Introduction Nalanda was the first most ancient Buddhist university or Mahavira in history of India located about 95 km southeast of Patna in Bihar where people from all around the world came to this center of learning to gain the ocean of knowledge from highly regarded acharyas and professors . Nalanda is prominently mentioned in the early work of Jaina and Buddha literature. According to Jaina literature, Nalanda was a prosperous place where Mahavira spent his 14 chaturmas ( Holy period of 4 months ). Pali Buddhist literature also contain many references regarding Nalanda. This ancient university was founded by ... Read more - [Some interesting facts of Kailash temple of Ellora](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/09/kailash-temple-ellora-cave.html): Architect of Kailash Temple You may like to read :👇 Lord Ayyappa : Controversial deity of Sabarimala temple and his story If we go through this logic ,  then the most critical situation we can take is that the engineers who had made this temple had been working for more than 12 to 13 hours without any single break . Even this critical  situation is not justifying the work of engineers and the artists . Even in this modern period of time it looks impossible to do it  so again the question arises how did they do it .  In ... Read more - [Mention of Niyoga practice and tissue culture in Mahabharata](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/09/mention-of-niyoga-practice-and-tissue-culture-in-mahabharata.html): Introduction Niyoga Pratha is an ancient practice of having sex without involving pleasure to continue the lineage which was performed by someone in case when the husband of a woman or man died earlier without having any child . One of the great example of Niyoga practice were the birth of Pandu and Dhritrashatra. There were strict rules which were followed during the practice of Niyoga in ancient India which are mentioned below . Niyoga practice and advanced tissue culture were known by our great rishis in ancient India .  surrogacy and adanced tissue culture is not new to India ... Read more - [How many Chanakya Niti are there ?](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/09/chanakya-niti.html): Chanakya whose earlier name was Vishnu Gupta  and also known as Kautilya wrote a book which is Widely known as “  Arthashastra “ all over the world and this book describes the Chanakya Niti which he used to build the prosperity in the state and how to deal with enemy . He was the king maker and a great philosopher , Economist and a law -maker . Before delving into the Niti of Chanakya let us  have some background . Introduction The Chandragupta era was started  during  the period of  321- 296 B.C. Chanakya who was born as a Brahmin ... Read more - [Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple : facts and secrets of the richest temple in India](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/08/sree-padmanabhaswamy-temple-facts-secrets.html): Location The Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located  in Thiruvananthapuram ,  Kerala , India . This grand and  magnificent temple is  dedicated to Lord Vishnu and this temple is the richest temple in the world . There are many temples in Kerala which are dedicated to Lord Vishnu but this Temple is very close to the heart of devotees all over the world . History In 1750 , King Anizhom Thirunal Marthanda Varma transferred his whole Kingdom “ State of Travancore “ to Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy by Absolute dedication and from that very time ,  the ruler of that state took the ... Read more - [Historical background of Pushpak Vimana in ramayana| real or myth](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/08/vimana-in-india.html): Introduction ” Vimana ” not mere a word but compiling whole science in it which is not an easy task to digest or to understand .The same way , India is not just a country of diversity but also a country of a mysterious world. Like : –  mysterious individual ,  mysterious ancient Temples, mysterious ancient Technology , and what not. Pushpak Viman in Ramayana was once considered to be a myth or just an imagination of ancient Rishi or Guru but when Maharshi Dayanand of Arya Samaj wrote a book “ Rigvedabhashyabhumika “ which talks about Flying Machine of ... Read more - [Raja Ram Mohan Roy biography | Relation with EIC](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/08/raja-ram-mohan-roy-biography.html): Raja Ram Mohan Roy biography will tell you about his early life including his family background , his upbringing , his marriage and his changing temperament after joining East India Company ( EIC ) . His inclination towards English language and later on paving path for the English language to become a status symbol is one of his major contribution to make “English” a language of aristocratic people . Raja Ram Mohan Roy is widely known for his social reforms i.e. abolition of Sati Pratha and as the founder of Brahmo Samaj which was perpetually fightning against the worshipping of ... Read more - [Ahilyabai Holkar Biography | Most celebrated Queen](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/08/ahilyabai-holkar-biography.html): Ahilyabai Holkar, born on 31st May 1725 in Dhangar community in village of Chondi , Maharashtra , was a queen from 1767 – 1795 of Malwa , a part of Maratha Confederacy . Ahilyabai Holkar adorned with the name ” Rajamata Ahilyabai Holkar ” and was the holkar queen of the Malwa kingdom. She was the wife of Khanderao holkar and daughter-in-law of the prominent warrior commander Malhar Rao Holkar of the Maratha empire of mid 18th century . She is widely famous for restoring hindu temples, building ghats and encouraging industrialization.Her compassion , wisdom and administrative skills made her ... Read more - [    Interesting facts of Edakkal Caves of kerala](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/07/edakkal-caves.html): India is considered to be the most ancient Culture of human civilization and edakkal Caves is one of those pieces of evidence which tells us the story of human civilization Which started around 8000 BCE or  beyond that . Edakkal Caves is situated 10 km away from the main town ,  Sulthan Bathery  of Wayanad district ,  Kerala .  It is located in Ambukutty hills Which is 1200 m(3900 feet  ) above the sea level . History of Edakkal Caves  Edakkal itself means “ a stone in between “ . This Cave formed in such a natural way that one ... Read more - [Pottery of Indus valley civilization | excavation and discovery](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/07/pottery-of-indus-valley-civilization.html): Brief Introduction The carbon dating Of Indus Valley Civilization revealed that this civilization is much older than 8000 BCE which clearly debunks the theory of invasion by Aryans . Indus valley civilization is the most ancient civilization all over the world .India that is Bharat is much more ancient than what we imagine today . When anyone tries to  glance India with a sense of knowing it in a deep manner , he/she  will realize that India is the first region where human culture started to evolve . This statement is proven to be right when the excavation of  Indus ... Read more - [Reason behind Jogendra Nath Mandal resignation letter | history](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/07/jogendra-nath-mandal-resignation-letter.html): Jogendra Nath Mandal resignation letter was like a thunderstorm and heart-wrenching for every Indian .The way he had explained the exploitation and killing of Dalit Hindus in his resignation letter was a shocking  revelation . The kind of treatments Hindus were getting in Pakistan compelled him to resign from his post as a law minister and came back to India for rest of his life . who was Jogendra Nath Mandal Jogendra Nath Mandal was a great dalit leader who was born in Bengal but unfortunately was the one who is also called as one of the founding fathers of ... Read more - [Great Srinivasa Ramanujan Biography | Birth, struggle , inventions , death](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/06/srinivasa-ramanujan-biography.html): Brief Introduction All recorded life story of him will be covered through Srinivasa Ramanujan biography . Srinivasa Ramanujan who was born in 1887 AD was one of the greatest mathematician of 20th century who invented many formulas and theories of mathematics which we are using today . Srinivasa Ramanujan is  known as “  The Man Who Knew Infinity “ . His life was  like a rollercoaster .He had seen  many ups and downs in his life. Before talking about his great inventions , let us focus on his early life and his struggle to become the great mathematician . And ... Read more - [Top 6 most famous ancient Martial arts in India](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/04/martial-arts-india.html): Brief Introduction Martial arts in India is much older than what we imagine .India is  beautifully defined as a country of cultural heritage and Martial arts . We are living in a country where common people of India know thousands of years of ancient knowledge through the lens of  western talk . Martial art is one of them . Believe me or not but many of the Indian  residents or outside India  know the martial art having its origin in  Northern Asia . Karate ,  Kung Fu ,Wrestling,  boxing  are the common names through which we know martial arts .  ... Read more - [The surprising facts of Konark Sun temple wheel](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/04/konark-sun-temple.html):   Introduction Konark sun temple is dedicated to the Sun (Surya)  god and situated in eastern state of Odisha .The facts of Konark sun temple wheel is just going to amaze you which we will discuss in the below article . This temple was made by Narasimha Deva I Of the Ganga Dynasty in the 13th (1250)  century. This Temple entered into UNESCO World Heritage in 1984 . Konark Temple is also known as  black Pagoda due to its darkened color .   When we  try to figure out the meaning of Konark , then we find that “ Kona”  means corner ... Read more - [scientific reason behind not entering temples during periods](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/04/top-10-hilarious-myths-about-menstruation.html):   The restrictions during Periods in India which Hindus believe about menstruation is considered to be a myth but is it really a myth or  is there some scientific reasons behind not entering temples during periods ? Let us know it in detail through this enlightening article . We live in India which is called as the ” capital of spirituality” . Foreigners come to India to accomplish knowledge of Dharma. Our dharma  believe in light of addressing . A researcher has generally many questions running in their mind  which is normal . In Mahabharat , Arjuna has posed same ... Read more - [Significance of rituals in Hindu marriage | Explain step by step](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/03/hindu-wedding.html): Hindu marriage ( wedding ) is a special bonding between two person’s souls becoming one . It’s not just confined to  two persons but also a  bonding between two families. It’s a moment to become one soul from two When we move outside India ,the meaning of the marriages change.   The auspiciousness through which we see Hindu wedding India is different from other countries .After marriage the couple go through multiple divorces outside India which is very uncommon in India because the lens through which we see marriage in India is not same as the marriage which we see  outside India ... Read more - [The most famous Shiva Temples in India | Location,existence & architecture](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/03/famous-shiva-temples-in-india.html):                  Introduction There are thousands of Shiva temples across India .   Temples are the place where you  will find yourself in different kind of zones . A zone of peace , love , surrender to the Divine , great science carve on temple’s wall . Any temple you visit in India (specially ancient Temples ) will talk about its history , the great architecture which is not  possible even  in this modern era time . These temples are the rich cultural heritage of  Bharat which makes it incredible  worldwide .      ... Read more - [Indian cow milk vs Jersey cow milk | Big difference between A1 vs A2 milk](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/02/cow-sacred-economy-benefits.html): Difference between A1 Milk and A2 Milk The shade of the A2 milk of local cow is somewhat yellowish on account of the presence of carotene . The flavor of the milk is substantially more better than western cows or A1 milk A2 Milk contain conjugated linoleic acid which controls the awful cholesterol and furthermore keep up normal  pulse  rate. It additionally contain Vitamin A , B also C which is required for body . Native cows  is really gainful in getting a wide range of nutritious worth in human body while A1 milk contains A1 protein , beta casomorphine ... Read more - [Top 8 strange facts of puri Jagannath temple | Krishna's heart](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/02/jagannath-temple-puri-story-and-mystery.html):   Jagannath temple in Puri of state Odisha , is the eternal abode of Jagannath . The word ” Jagannath” itself define the Lord Vishnu as the ” Lord of Universe” . There are four Dhamas (Dwarika , Rameshwaram , Puri , Badrinath ) in which Jagannath  Puri is one of the Dhama for Pilgrimages in Bharat which is situated near Golden Beach.   Since ancient time , devotees from all over the world come here to experience the divine  on the planet Earth . Jagannath Temple is considered as ” Baikuntha” of LORD VISHNU on planet Earth. There are three deities worshipped in Temple (Lord Krishna ... Read more - [Three waves of Feminism in world | Origin , History |](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/02/three-waves-feminism.html):              Feminism – A Revolutionary Word   Do we truly need woman’s rights or Feminism ?? “Woman’s rights” word has become so well known after  “ MeToo ” crusade that everybody needs to discuss this . There are large number of associations which are working across the world for orientation correspondence . There are extremely less individuals who know about the way that ” Why Feminism is significant ??” To know this , we need to go in history from where everything began . There are various ways of characterizing what is women’s liberation . Yet, ... Read more - [Kumbh Mela - world Greatest sprititual Mela.](https://ambiladharma.com/2022/01/kumbh-mela-greatest-sprititual-gathering.html):                                            What is Kumbh Mela   First let us start with the word ” Kumbh” of Kumbh Mela . Kumbh  refers to a jar of water . This word has been used since ancient times . Another meaning is that which filled the earth with water .  In sanskrit , Kumbh means ” kalash” . During puja mantra of Kalash it’s been said that Vishnu rest at the mouth of kalash , Shiva at its neck , Brahma located in the ... Read more - [Summary on Bhagvat Gita](https://ambiladharma.com/2021/12/a-background-on-bhagavad-gita-mahabharata.html): BHAGVAT GITA is a holy sacred writing of vedic culture . It’s anything but a folklore yet it’s our actual history which had happened millennia prior . I’m introducing a concise portrayal on how everything began and why “A War of Mahabharata occurred ” where Bhagwan krishna narratted Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna . ” Mahabharata ” in a real sense implies ” Great Bharata ” which discusses its country and civilization . Presently Bharata known as “INDIA” to us . It was a country then, at that point, managed by King Bharata and his relatives. The tale of this epic( ... Read more - [Aryan Invasion Theory debunked](https://ambiladharma.com/2021/12/is-aryan-invasion-theory-a-myth-or-fact.html):   INTODUCTION  As we all know that , India is a country which is known for its ancient  civilization but there is a theory which say that we are not native to ” Bharat ” . We are outsiders . YES .. that is ” Aryan Invasion Theory ” . According to this theory , India’s culture , its civilization , and off course Sanskrit language are all foreign to origin . But to prove it all , facts are needed . Islamic Invasion Let me take you back  , before Islamic Invasion , We had WORLD’S best universities . ... Read more ## Pages - [Home](https://ambiladharma.com/): Indian History The great Military strength of Shivaji ambiladharma Published2024/03/01 at 4:20 pm Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj possesses the highest military strength of Marathas and qualities of chivalrous courage , vigilant power and abundant resourcefulness. 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