History

[image] Bhangarh Fort Located in the Aravalli hills of Alwar, Rajasthan, Bhangarh Fort is a blend of Rajput history and mystery. Built in the 16th century by King Bhagwant Das of Amer for his son Madho Singh, it was once a thriving town, now silent ruins. Entry is banned after sunset

[image] 17th-century Polish eagle brooch at the Louvre tiny piece huge history.

[image] Rani ki Vav, A Rajput queen’s timeless masterpiece. Built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati in Patan, Gujarat, this magnificent stepwell reflects devotion, art, and royal vision. A UNESCO World Heritage Site with 500+ intricate sculptures across seven levels.

[image] Sadly, this might be my last post in the History Community on X. Something has changed in the new AI Algorithm, which now limits the reach of Community posts. Am I the only one who notices this? Peacock Doors, designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany in 1925.

[image] Deogarh Fort, Deogarh (Sikar), Rajasthan Built in 1787 by Rajput ruler Rao Raja Devi Singh Shekhawat to defend the Sikar Thikana, it reflects classic Shekhawati style with fine stone carvings. Perched 2,100 ft high, it offers sweeping countryside views...now a quiet symbol of

[image] Ater Fort, Bhind, Madhya Pradesh A 350-year-old fort built by Bhadauria Rajput kings Badan Singh, Maha Singh & Bakhat Singh (1664–1668). A stunning blend of history, heritage, and Rajput architecture.

[image] Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur Perched on the Aravalli hills, “Cheel ka Teela” (Hill of Eagles), in Jaipur, Jaigarh Fort is a historic Rajput military fort built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh II to protect Amer Fort. Famous for its Rajputi architecture and the massive Jaivana Cannon.

[image] Derawar Fort, Punjab, Pakistan Where the Desert Meets History Amid the endless golden dunes of Cholistan stands Derawar Fort, a fortress that has watched centuries unfold. Originally built in the 9th century by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rai Jajja Bhatti of Jaisalmer, it remained

[image] Gagron Fort A magnificent example of Rajput architecture in Rajasthan. Built in the 12th century by Bijaldev Singh Dod and later ruled by the Khinchi dynasty for 300 years. A fort that faced 14 battles, symbolizing unmatched Rajput courage and sacrifice.

[image] Kangra Fort, Himachal Pradesh Perched in the lap of the Himalayas, Kangra Fort is one of India’s oldest and largest forts. Built by the Katoch Dynasty of Rajputs, it stands as a symbol of valor and heritage, overlooking the beautiful Banganga valley.

[image] 19 March 1664 Up and to the office, where all the morning, and at noon my wife and I alone, having a good hen, with eggs, to dinner, with great content. Then by coach to my brother’s, where I spent the afternoon in paying some of the charges of the buriall, and in looking over

[image] Laxmangarh Fort, Rajasthan Perched atop a rocky hill in Laxmangarh town (Sikar district), this majestic fort reflects Rajput valor. Built in 1805 by Rao Raja Lakshman Singh, who founded Laxmangarh in 1807, it lies about 30 km from Sikar. A true gem of Shekhawati heritage.

[image] On this day, March 4, in 1861, the Confederate States of America adopted their first national flag. Known as the “Stars and Bars,” it would be used until 1863, when it was changed due to confusion with the U.S. Flag. This design was deliberately modeled after the U.S. flag (the

[image] 18 March 1664 Up betimes, and walked to my brother’s, where a great while putting things in order against anon; then to Madam Turner’s and eat a breakfast there, and so to Wotton, my shoemaker, and there got a pair of shoes blacked on the soles against anon for me; so to my

[image] 17 March 1664 Up and to my brother’s, where all the morning doing business against to-morrow, and so to my cozen Stradwicke’s about the same business, and to the ’Change, and thence home to dinner … After office I to my brother’s again, and thence to Madam Turner’s, in both

[image] Neemrana Fort, Rajasthan Built in 1464 by Rao Rajdev, this fort of the Chauhan Rajputs is now a heritage hotel. Located on the Aravalli hills, its seven palaces showcase Rajput architecture, royal decor, and breathtaking views.

[image] 24 March 1664 Called up by my father, poor man, coming to advise with me about Tom’s house and other matters, and he being gone I down by water to Greenwich, it being very-foggy, and I walked very finely to Woolwich, and there did very much business at both yards, and thence

[image] 23 March 1664 So to the office, where very busy all the morning, and so to the ’Change, and off hence with Sir W. Rider to the Trinity House, and there dined very well: and good discourse among the old men of Islands now and then rising and falling again in the Sea, and that

[image] Kuchaman Fort, Rajasthan A magnificent 9th-century hilltop fortress, built around 760 CE and known as one of the finest “Jagir” forts of the region. Reflecting the grandeur of Rajputana architecture, it stands as a true gem where history, art, and valor come alive.

[image] An 1820 Irish harp by pure history and craftsmanship in one beautiful instrument.

[image] All that's missing is Cinderella's glass slipper.

[image] Loharu Fort, a gem of Rajasthan and pride of Shekhawati. Built in 1570 by Thakur Arjun Singh, it began as a mud fort under Shekhawati rule. A true symbol of Rajput valor, heritage, and legacy, reflecting centuries of courage and cultural brilliance.

[image] Sunday 29 March 1663 (Lord’s day). Waked as I used to do betimes, but being Sunday and very cold I lay long, it raining and snowing very hard, which I did never think it would have done any more this year. Up and to church, home to dinner. After dinner in comes Mr. Moore, and

[image] 25 March 1664 (Lady-day).* Up and by water to White Hall, and there to chappell; where it was most infinite full to hear Dr. Critton. Being not knowne, some great persons in the pew I pretended to, and went in, did question my coming in. I told them my pretence; so they turned

[image] Thursday 5 March 1663 Rose this morning early, only to try with intention to begin my last summer’s course in rising betimes. So to my office a little, and then to Westminster by coach with Sir J. Minnes and Sir W. Batten … In the Hall I do hear that the Catholiques are in

[image] Chittorgarh Fort is not just a monument, it’s the soul of Rajputana. ⚔️ A land where honour was above life, and sacrifice became history.

[image] Happy Birthday to the greatest American who ever walked God’s green earth: George Washington, born February 22, 1732. Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and our nation’s indispensable first President. Without his unmatched leadership, the Revolution fails, and the

[image] 165 years ago today — February 18, 1861 — Jefferson Davis inaugurated as Provisional President of the Confederate States of America in Montgomery, Alabama! He would later take the full oath for a six-year term on February 22, 1862. “We have entered upon the career of

[image] Friday 3 April 1663 Waked betimes and talked half an hour with my father, and so I rose and to my office, and about 9 o’clock by water from the Old Swan to White Hall and to chappell, which being most monstrous full, I could not go into my pew, but sat among the quire. Dr.

[image] Taragarh Fort, located on the peak of the Aravalli hills, is famous for its magnificent architecture, tunnels, and beautiful frescoes. Built in Bundi, this fort is completely free from Mughal influence and stands as an outstanding example of Rajput architecture.

[image] 23 February 1664 This day, by the blessing of God, I have lived thirty-one years in the world; and, by the grace of God, I find myself not only in good health in every thing, and particularly as to the stone, but only pain upon taking cold, and also in a fair way of coming to a

[image] A 2,500-year-old gold plaque from Darius the Great pure ancient Persian legacy.

[image] Thursday 2 April 1663 Up by very betimes and to my office, where all the morning till towards noon, and then by coach to Westminster Hall with Sir W. Pen, and while he went up to the House I walked in the Hall with Mr. Pierce, the surgeon, that I met there, talking about my

[image] Monday 9 March 1663 Up betimes, to my office, where all the morning. About noon Sir J. Robinson, Lord Mayor, desiring way through the garden from the Tower, called in at the office and there invited me (and Sir W. Pen, who happened to be in the way) to dinner, which we did; and

[image] 26 March 1664 Up very betimes and to my office, and there read over some papers … so home, and there found Madam Turner, her daughter The., Joyce Norton, my father and Mr. Honywood, and by and by come my uncle Wight and aunt. This being my solemn feast for my cutting of the

[image] Friday 20 February 1663 Up and by water with Commissioner Pett to Deptford, and there looked over the yard, and had a call,* wherein I am very highly pleased with our new manner of call-books, being my invention. Thence thinking to have gone down to Woolwich in the Charles

[image] 15 March 1664 Up and to the office, where we sat all the morning … But the Doctor swears that there is not [an ulcer in the mouth indicating syphilis], nor ever was any, and my brother being very sensible, which I was glad to hear. So I sent for a barrel of oysters, and they

[image] 4th-century BC Thracian gold wreath discovered in Bulgaria.

[image] Thursday 19 February 1663 Up and to my office, where abundance of business all the morning. Dined by my wife’s bedside, she not being yet well.… So to my office, where by and by we sat, this afternoon being the first we have met upon a great while, our times being changed

[image] Friday 13 March 1663 Up pretty early and to my office all the morning busy. At noon home to dinner … Abroad by water with my wife and Ashwell, and left them at Mr. Pierce’s, and I to Whitehall and St. James’s Park (there being no Commission for Tangier sitting to-day as I

[image] Wednesday 25 February 1663 Up and to my office, where with Captain Cocke making an end of his last night’s accounts till noon, and so home to dinner, my wife being come in from laying out about 4l. in provision of several things against Lent. In the afternoon to the Temple, my

[image] Saturday 28 February 1663 Waked with great pain in my right ear (which I find myself much subject to) having taken cold. Up and to my office, where we sat all the morning, and I dined with Sir W. Batten by chance, being in business together about a bargain of New England masts.*

[image] Monday 30 March 1663 Up betimes and found my weather-glass sunk again just to the same position which it was last night before I had any fire made in my chamber, which had made it rise in two hours time above half a degree. So to my office where all the morning and at the

[image] Thursday 26 February 1663 Up and drinking a draft of wormewood wine with Sir W. Batten at the Steelyard, he and I by water to the Parliament-house: he went in, and I walked up and down the Hall. All the news is the great odds yesterday in the votes between them that are for the

[image] 10 March 1664 Up and to the office, where all the morning doing business, and at noon to the ’Change and there very busy, and so home to dinner with my wife, to a good hog’s harslet, a piece of meat I love, but have not eat of I think these seven years, and after dinner abroad

[image] 11 March 1664 Up and by coach to my Lord Sandwich’s, who not being up I staid talking with Mr. Moore till my Lord was ready and come down and went directly out without calling for me or seeing any body. …* Thence home, and by and by to the Coffee-house, and thence to the

[image] Tuesday 31 March 1663 I lay long talking with my wife about my father’s coming, which I expect to-day, coming up with the horses brought up for my Lord. Up and to my office, where doing business all the morning, and at Sir W. Batten’s, whither Mr. Gauden and many others came to

[image] 22 February 1664 Up and shaved myself, and then my wife and I by coach out, and I set her down by her father’s, being vexed in my mind and angry with her for the ill-favoured place, among or near the whore houses, that she is forced to come to him. So left her there … This

[image] Sunday 5 April 1663 (Lord’s day). Up and spent the morning, till the Barber came, in reading in my chamber part of Osborne’s Advice to his Son (which I shall not never enough admire for sense and language), and being by and by trimmed, to Church, myself, wife, Ashwell, &c. Home

[image] Crocodile brooch with abalone emeralds ruby and pearl.