tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post3195639494159645688..comments2024-03-09T08:49:50.735+05:30Comments on Discovering Mughal, Rajput & Mauryan History: Preparation of Rajputs | Battle of Chittor - Marathon Series Part-2Abhayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06797421588360034980noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-28890866000281548852014-11-21T00:48:18.537+05:302014-11-21T00:48:18.537+05:30A big thanks for the website. I prefer reading the...A big thanks for the website. I prefer reading them in tamil than the English version. Will read them when free.<br /><br /><br />Recently, Kedah state gov has named the road of little India in that area as "Jalan Kadharam". Jalan means road. Cool right.Puraninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-79670951087371758872014-11-13T16:38:47.256+05:302014-11-13T16:38:47.256+05:30Purani,
Thanks for sharing these interesting det...Purani,<br /><br /><br />Thanks for sharing these interesting details. I am very keen in knowing more and more about history and this description of Malaysia reminded me of the stand of Vietnamese against the US Forces, which still fascinates me. :)<br /><br /><br />You are free to discuss these details. No issues. :)Abhayhttp://mariam-uz-zamani.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-72228181814974450712014-11-10T18:37:40.199+05:302014-11-10T18:37:40.199+05:30Hi Purani
First of all thanks for the infmns you...Hi Purani <br /><br />First of all thanks for the infmns you provided .I have read there exists documents of cholas in malay and even coins of chola inscriptions found there . I didn't put it here as I have read it only in forum and have no books to relate to it . I find the details you provided as highly beneficial .Its sad to hear of the present state .<br /><br />Coming to your Questions priya madhavannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-29959804124466989522014-11-10T15:39:50.169+05:302014-11-10T15:39:50.169+05:30Hi Priya, very interesting. Even I'm intereste...Hi Priya, very interesting. Even I'm interested in Cholas particularly Raja Raja Chola and Rajendra Chola. I want to ask, does the book describe anything regarding their expansion to south east asia. The place called Kadharam still exist with the name Kedah( one of the state of Malaysia). By the way, the old name of Malaysia is Malaya and it came from Malaiyur(country of mountain). Mount Puraninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-67132225088799197962014-11-10T14:14:47.641+05:302014-11-10T14:14:47.641+05:30Hi Abhay, very detail post. Looking forward for ot...Hi Abhay, very detail post. Looking forward for other parts of this war. <br /><br />Regarding destroying vegetation, there is a similar event where the British used when Japanese attacked Malaysia during world war two. Japanese came into Malaysia through Thailand which is situated at north. ( Thailand has never been conquered by any force in history). Japanese start from north and took over one Puraninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-48890828483198732532014-11-10T13:41:57.374+05:302014-11-10T13:41:57.374+05:30Thanks Medha.
Sure, in next part of this series, i...Thanks Medha.<br />Sure, in next part of this series, i will post the pictures of the fort also.<br /><br />1. After the war, Chittor was captured, and Akbar appointed Asaf Khan to take charge of Chittor.<br />2. The fort remained in the control of Mughals till the reign of Jahangir, when it was finally given back to Sisodias, as a part of treaty signed between them and the Mughals. But, Chittor Abhayhttp://mariam-uz-zamani.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-12544424242890631822014-11-10T12:36:02.779+05:302014-11-10T12:36:02.779+05:30Geeta and Radhika,
Yes she is the same Queen Dhi...Geeta and Radhika,<br /><br /><br />Yes she is the same Queen Dhirbai Bhatiyani, she is called so, because she from the Bhati Clan of Rajputs. :)<br /><br /><br />About the paan, it was not containing afeem, but something different. Nothing serious. LOLAbhayhttp://mariam-uz-zamani.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-76522388574049256602014-11-10T12:23:28.970+05:302014-11-10T12:23:28.970+05:30Thanks Surochita. Post when you finish reading. Ta...Thanks Surochita. Post when you finish reading. Take time. :DAbhayhttp://mariam-uz-zamani.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-29609636441366082122014-11-10T12:22:33.649+05:302014-11-10T12:22:33.649+05:30NO Geeta..The chronology has not been followed. I ...NO Geeta..The chronology has not been followed. I mean not in exact terms. They have skipped the pilgrimage of Akbar and MUZ to Ajmer Dargah, this was before the Chittor war, and instead added a 3 year separation. !!!!<br /><br />Also, the trip of Akbar after Ajmer was a fulfillment of his vow, which he had made, if he wins this war.Abhayhttp://mariam-uz-zamani.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-91983858587450806762014-11-09T22:57:42.543+05:302014-11-09T22:57:42.543+05:30Abhay, wonderful post. It is fascinating reading ...Abhay, wonderful post. It is fascinating reading about the same battle from the pov of two opposing sides. You have not even come to the actual part of the battle yet! <br /><br />Just one request when you do - will you post some pics of the fort? Of the battle paintings if they are in the archives? I have read about the statues erected of Patta and Jaimal would love to see photos of them.<Medhanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-80111047481879256912014-11-09T21:42:26.886+05:302014-11-09T21:42:26.886+05:30Thx for that infmn Geeta .InterestingThx for that infmn Geeta .Interestingpriya madhavannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-90284740295968180782014-11-09T18:40:28.079+05:302014-11-09T18:40:28.079+05:30Geeta
She's the same lady, Queen Dhirbai Bat...Geeta<br /><br /><br />She's the same lady, Queen Dhirbai Batiyani (I don't know exact spelling, pls excuse me). <br /><br /><br />Oh! Did she mix something in his paan? I didn't think of that. He seemed to want to have that paan before he was ready to talk about anything else. But i just thought he was a paan eater. :(Radhikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-67470526581499287112014-11-08T19:51:05.237+05:302014-11-08T19:51:05.237+05:30it's a pity that he was jungle me sher and bil...it's a pity that he was jungle me sher and billi in his mahal..i don't know Queen Batiyani, but they hv shown rani Dhirbhai as the vamp who wanted her son Jagmaal to succeed Ranaji.She was seen as feeding Uday Singh with afeem like thing in the paan so the king went into trance.geetanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-62217506610845689272014-11-08T14:21:00.146+05:302014-11-08T14:21:00.146+05:30The Ajmer trip was more like a thanksgiving for be...The Ajmer trip was more like a thanksgiving for being victorious in the Chittor war :(Radhikanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-64887748224334992212014-11-08T12:51:13.387+05:302014-11-08T12:51:13.387+05:30priya, even Harshvardhan was the last king of Vard...priya, even Harshvardhan was the last king of Vardhana dynasty, though he was a great king. He was childless.geetanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-46195541077842365202014-11-08T12:43:59.266+05:302014-11-08T12:43:59.266+05:30That means, the serial has rightly followed the ch...That means, the serial has rightly followed the chronology,isn't it? But they hv attatched their own motivation fr Chittor war.<br />It seems Akbar thought only his Avam as humans.And Rajvanshis with self respect as enemies.His Ajmer trip also must be 1567-68, Ho sakta hai he wanted to wash his sins off.geetanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-13508230094892816992014-11-07T15:34:57.908+05:302014-11-07T15:34:57.908+05:30Raja Raja Chola's contemporary were the Rajput...Raja Raja Chola's contemporary were the Rajputs in North India. The age from 750 AD to around 1200 AD is called the Rajput Period in the history of India. :)Abhayhttp://mariam-uz-zamani.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-6022177603055838852014-11-07T15:32:05.852+05:302014-11-07T15:32:05.852+05:30No problems Radhika. :)
Yes, Udai Singh had man...No problems Radhika. :)<br /><br /><br /><br />Yes, Udai Singh had many sons. I don't the number with assurity. :) Other sons did not rise to prominence.<br /><br /><br />Shakti Singh "probably" , died in Chittor War.<br />MP became ruler and struggled throughout.<br />Jagmaal joined with Akbar.Abhayhttp://mariam-uz-zamani.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-90441428256961735122014-11-07T15:29:05.855+05:302014-11-07T15:29:05.855+05:30Welcome Geeta,
From Mughal side also warriors lo...Welcome Geeta,<br /><br /><br />From Mughal side also warriors lost life. I will post in future posts. :)<br /><br />About chronology ><br />1. Pilgrim Tax - 1562-63<br /><br />2. Jaziya - 1564<br /><br />3. Twins birth - 1564<br />4. Chittor War - 1567-68<br />5. Salim's birth - 1569<br /><br /><br />No remorse was expressed for the massacre at Chittor. :)Abhayhttp://mariam-uz-zamani.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-91110607131677967992014-11-05T17:24:59.967+05:302014-11-05T17:24:59.967+05:30Yess!! priya, it's Harshavardhana I had comple...Yess!! priya, it's Harshavardhana I had completely forgotten his name.thanks again:)<br /> South India changed hands frm so many dynasty, each one leaving behind memoirs in the form of marvelous art, sculptire fr us to admire.geetanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-59349308711840922792014-11-05T12:51:56.246+05:302014-11-05T12:51:56.246+05:30Thank u history- geek.After reading the post again...Thank u history- geek.After reading the post again, I feel indebted to u fr taking all this trouble.:)( <br /> Whether one shud destroy one's own crop so that it shud not be useful fr the enemy, is a tricky qstn.As priya has already told this strategy existed in the long drawn battle .i think it can be likened to Jauhar.It all depends on the priority of the people fighting the war.It is geetanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-80157587709569231712014-11-05T09:03:29.489+05:302014-11-05T09:03:29.489+05:30Ok I thnik I got it .You are talking about Harshav...Ok I thnik I got it .You are talking about Harshavardana right ,the gupta empire. He was defeated by pulikesi 2 when he tried expanding into southern peninsula. But he is before Raja Raja chola period. Like radhika said pallavas start to descend in power after the defeat in hands of pulikesi 2 and then rise of chola happened.priya madhavannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-69914852469753754442014-11-04T18:35:58.101+05:302014-11-04T18:35:58.101+05:30I'm note sure Geeta . From school history book...I'm note sure Geeta . From school history books all i could remember is mauryas... But chandragupta maurya and ashoka are far before raja raja chola.. and here another thing is rajendra chola made an expedition to ganges and won . I had read even he built a temple but it was far before so i don't remember the exact details. So I'm not sure if its equally ruled . May be abhay can shedpriya madhavannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-47421136334428320742014-11-04T18:07:53.430+05:302014-11-04T18:07:53.430+05:30True Geeta and very well said .I'm also intere...True Geeta and very well said .I'm also interested in history as it always fascinating to read and understand their culture,habits etc.. and it knew no bounds too.priya madhavannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4026714605465516937.post-62168998203395290522014-11-04T17:15:22.208+05:302014-11-04T17:15:22.208+05:30Thanks priya, I had not known these things.;) Do u...Thanks priya, I had not known these things.;) Do u know who was contemporary of Raja Raja Chola in the north? because I remember to hv read at one time india was equally divided between 2 kings North and south. I think, Chola dynasty was the largest, as far as i remember..geetanoreply@blogger.com