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Khanderao Holkar
Khanderao Holkar ( 23 November 1723 – 1754 CE) was the only son of Malhar Rao Holkar, the founder of the Holkar dynasty of Indore, and Gautama Bai. He was the husband of Ahilyabai Holkar. Life Khanderao Holkar was born on 23 November 1723 . He was a very courageous and brave warrior though hot-tempered and arrogant. He was married to Ahilyabai Holkar in the year 1733. Khanderao was very respectful and caring towards Ahliyabai. She gradually turned Khanderao’s thinking and mended his stubborn nature by repeating her statecraft and training lessons to him. She used to tell Khanderao stories from the epics, to motivate him to do his duty faithfully. He insulted his teacher therefore he was sent to Gurukul by his father for seven years. Khanderao had one son, Malerao, and a daughter, Muktabai with Ahilyabai. He was martyred at 31 in 1754 during the Battle of Kumher. Military Campaigns Khanderao Holkar participated in many wars. He has fought nearly 10 battles in the 30 year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumher
Kumher (formerly Kumbher) is a historical city and land of Yaduvanshi Sinsinwars the initial name of this city was Kuber. It is located in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan, India. Geography Kumher is located at . It has an average elevation of 176 metres (577 feet). Kumher is also the birthplace of the illustrious Arya Samaji Vedic and Ayurvedic scholar, Pt. Satyendranath Vaidya (1902–1982). History Kumher was founded by a Jat chieftain Kumbh in 1704. In 1754, when Raja Surajmal of Bharatpur was the king, the fort at Kumher was sieged by the Marathas as Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao's younger brother Raghoba (supported by chieftains Scindias and Holkars) wanted Surajmal to be subservant to them. However, the siege did not succeed. In 1754, on behest of Mughal Emperor Alamgir II, Khanderao laid the seize of Kumher fort of Jat Maharaja Suraj Mal of Bharatpur State who had sided with Alamgir's adversary Siraj ud-Daulah. Khanderao Holkar, son of Malhar Rao Holkar, was inspecting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chattri
''Chhatri'' are elevated, dome-shaped pavilions used as an element in Indo-Islamic architecture and Indian architecture. Originating as a canopy above tombs, they serve as decorative elements. The earliest example of chhatri being used in the Indian Subcontinent were found in the Shrine of Ibrahim in Bhadreswar, constructed between 1159 and 1175 AD. Chhatri are found particularly within Mughal architecture. The most notable surviving examples today are to be found at Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra. The Berar Sultanate in the Deccan added chhatris on buildings in its various capitals. Chhatri have also been used in Rajasthan and other parts of the Indian Subcontinent by both Muslim and Hindu rulers. Its origins are, however, Indo-Islamic. While chhatri in Shekhawati may consist of a simple structure of one dome raised by four pillars to a building containing many domes and a basement with several rooms. In some places, the interior of the chhatri is painte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaurav Amlani
{{Unreferenced, date=March 2019 Gaurav is an Indian and Nepalese male name. The name literally means honor', 'pride' or 'respect'. Notable people named Gaurav *Gaurav S Bajaj (born 1990), Indian television actor * Gaurav Bhatt, Indian Music Director, singer, songwriter. *Gaurav Chakrabarty (born 1987), Indian (Bengali) actor * Gaurav Chanana, Indian model, and film and television actor * Gaurav Chaudhary (born 1991), Indian YouTuber * Gaurav Chopra (born 1979), Indian actor * Gaurav Dagaonkar (born 1982), Indian singer * Gaurav Dhiman (born 1986), Indian cricketer * Gaurav Gera (born 1973), Indian stand-up comedian and actor * Gaurav Ghei (born 1968), Indian golfer * Gaurav Gill (born 1981), Indian race car driver * Gaurav Keerthi (born 1979), Singaporean television personality * Gaurav Khanna (born 1981), Indian television actor *Gaurav Nanda, Indian film, TV and theatre actor * Gaurav Natekar (born 1972), Indian tennis player * Gaurav Sharma, (born 1992), Indian author and novel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punyashlok Ahilyabai
''Punyashlok Ahilyabai'' is an Indian Hindi-language historical drama television series that premeried on 4 January 2021 on Sony Entertainment Television. It digitally streams on Sony LIV. It is based on the life of queen Ahilyabai Holkar, who reigned over the region of Malwa from 1767 to 1795. Produced by Dashami Creations, it stars Aetashaa Sansgiri, Rajesh Shringarpure and Gaurav Amlani. Plot Ahilya Bai blossoms under the guidance of her father-in-law, Malhar Rao Holkar. She takes on the reign of the Malwa territory after the death of her husband and son and leads her kingdom efficiently. Cast Main * Aetashaa Sansgiri as Queen Ahilyabai Holkar: Mankoji Shinde and Sushilabai's daughter; Late Khanderao's first wife; Subedar Malhar Rao Holkar and Rani Gautamabai Holkar's daughter-in-law ; Male Rao Holkar and Muktabai Holkar's mother (2021–present) ** Aditi Jaltare as Young Ahilyabai Holkar (2021) * Rajesh Shringarpure as Subedar Malhar Rao Holkar: The King of Malwa region ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colors Marathi
Colors Marathi (previously known as ETV Marathi) is an Indian general entertainment channel that primarily broadcasts Marathi entertainment based in Maharashtra. It is owned by Viacom18. History The channel was rebranded under the Viacom18 Colors franchise on 22 March 2015 with the tagline "Saaj Nava, Rang Nava साज नवा, रंग नवा" (translation: New Trappings, New Colour). It again rebranded itself in July 2015 with a new tagline "Rang Marathi, Gandh Marathi रंग मराठी, गंध मराठी" (translation: Colour Marathi, Fragrance Marathi). After that, it again rebranded itself in 2019 with the current tagline "Jagnyache Rang Marathi जगण्याचे रंग मराठी" (translation: Life's Colour is Marathi). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they stopped their current programming on 21 March 2020 and resumed programming on 21 July 2020 after 4 months. Award functions Current broadcast Former broadcast Drama series # '' C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chhatri
''Chhatri'' are elevated, dome-shaped pavilions used as an element in Indo-Islamic architecture and Indian architecture. Originating as a canopy above tombs, they serve as decorative elements. The earliest example of chhatri being used in the Indian Subcontinent were found in the Shrine of Ibrahim in Bhadreswar, constructed between 1159 and 1175 AD. Chhatri are found particularly within Mughal architecture. The most notable surviving examples today are to be found at Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra. The Berar Sultanate in the Deccan added chhatris on buildings in its various capitals. Chhatri have also been used in Rajasthan and other parts of the Indian Subcontinent by both Muslim and Hindu rulers. Its origins are, however, Indo-Islamic. While chhatri in Shekhawati may consist of a simple structure of one dome raised by four pillars to a building containing many domes and a basement with several rooms. In some places, the interior of the chhatri is painted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samadhi
''Samadhi'' (Pali and sa, समाधि), in Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools, is a state of meditative consciousness. In Buddhism, it is the last of the eight elements of the Noble Eightfold Path. In the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, it is the eighth and final limb identified in the ''Yoga Sutras'' of Patanjali. In the oldest Buddhist suttas, on which several contemporary western Theravada teachers rely, it refers to the development of an investigative and luminous mind which is equanimous and mindful. In the yogic traditions, and the Buddhist commentarial tradition on which the Burmese Vipassana movement and the Thai Forest tradition rely, it is interpreted as a meditative absorption or trance, attained by the practice of '' dhyāna''. Definitions ''Samadhi'' may refer to a broad range of states. A common understanding regards ''samadhi'' as meditative absorption: * Sarbacker: ''samādhi'' is meditative absorption or contemplation. * Diener, Erhard & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiledar
Shiledar was a term used for a soldier's position in India's Maratha Empire (1630–1818), particularly during the reign of Shivaji. The word ''shiledar'' means "a soldier who possesses his own sword and horse for taking active part in combat/war". During Shivaji's rule, the Maratha army possessed many shiledars who mainly came from the "96 clans, 5 clans and 7 clans of the Maratha clan system. Due to their prominence they used to play active parts in the war held between Marathas and their enemies. These shiledar, according to their deeds were identified as Subhedar, Panch Hajari, Havaldar, vatandar etc. "Shiledar" became a surname in and after the fallen of maratha empire. After that, "Shiledar" become a royal family in Maharashtra. Shiledars commonly belongs to many of clans in maratha caste."Shiledar Royal family" is the descendants of Shinde, Phalke and Bhoite families. Shiledar royal family settled in Derde-korhale (Kopargaon, Dist. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra) after which the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tukoji Rao Holkar
Tukoji Rao Holkar (26 June 1723 – 15 August 1797), belonging to the Holkar clan of the Marathas was the feudatory of Indore (r. 1795–1797). Tukoji Holkar was the adopted son of Malhar Rao Holkar, he was the second son of Shrimant Tanuji Holkar, a nephew of Malhar Rao Holkar. Thus he was also the grand-nephew of Malhar Rao Holkar. He married two wives. He had four sons Kashi Rao, Malhar Rao II Holkar, Yashwant Rao, Vithoji Rao. Life and Career Tukoji Rao Holkar was from the Dhangar community. After the demise of Ahilyabai Holkar, Tukoji Rao was the only suitable person who could preserve the splendour of Holkar kingdom intact. He became the fourth ruler of the kingdom for a short period from 1795 to 1797 and protected the province as a courageous soldier. It was a time of crisis when Tukoji Rao received the responsibility of the Holkar Kingdom. Khanderao, husband of Ahilyabai had already lost his life in Kumbher war of 1754. Tukoji Rao Holkar was the most trustworth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
State University Of New York
The State University of New York (SUNY, , ) is a system of public colleges and universities in the State of New York. It is one of the largest comprehensive system of universities, colleges, and community colleges in the United States. Led by chancellor John B. King, the SUNY system has 91,182 employees, including 32,496 faculty members, and some 7,660 degree and certificate programs overall and a $13.08 billion budget. Its flagship universities are Stony Brook University and the University at Buffalo. SUNY's administrative offices are in Albany, the state's capital, with satellite offices in Manhattan and Washington, D.C. With 25,000 acres of land, SUNY's largest campus is SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, which neighbors the State University of New York Upstate Medical University - the largest employer in the SUNY system with over 10,959 employees. The State University of New York was established in 1948 by Governor Thomas E. Dewey, through legislative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Feldhaus
Anne Feldhaus (Phelḍahāusa, Âna; born 1949) is Distinguished Foundation Professor of Religious Studies, Emeritus Professor, at Arizona State University. Her field of specialty is Maharashtra, India, combining philological and ethnographic approaches to study religious traditions of Maharashtra, the Marathi-language region of western India. Honors and awards Among her awards and honors are Fulbright-Hays Research Award (1993–1994)(1987–1989); Social Science Research Council Research Award (1995); John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship (2002–2003); National Endowment for the Humanities, Fellowship for Independent Research (2007–2008). She was president of the Association for Asian Studies 2018- 2019. and in 2020 was elected to the American Academy of Arts & SciencesAmerican Academy of Arts & ScienceNew Members Elected in 2022/ref> Academic career She first went to India as an undergraduate in 1970, lived with a Brahman family, and later recalled that her "knowledge of I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deeg
Deeg is a historical town and a municipality in Bharatpur district in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is situated north of Bharatpur and northwest of Agra. In Hindu mythology, Deeg was situated along the ''parikrama'' path of Krishna, which started at Goverdhan, from Deeg. Some people identify it as the ancient town of "Dirgha" or "Dirghapur" mentioned in the epic ''Skanda Purana''. Deeg was the first capital of the Sinsinwar Hindu Jat state of Bharatpur, when Maharaja Badan Singh was proclaimed its ruler in 1722. In 1730, Maharaja Suraj Mal built the strong fortress of Deeg. After Suraj Mal moved the capital to Bharatpur, Deeg became the second capital of the rulers of Bharatpur princely state. It is known for its number of forts, palaces, gardens and fountains. Deeg in films Scenes of periodic love story Noorjehan(1967) were shoot in Deeg Palace Indian classical love story "Mughal-e-Azam" has some shooting in Deeg Palace. Some scenes of ''Siddhartha'' (1972) Indo-Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
