Reading Time: < 1 minutes As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day, test your knowledge about some interesting and intriguing facts of our country Once you finish submitting your answers, you may have to come back to the top of the page to see your score & the correct answers. Good luck! Loading… Like The post Incredible India @ 76 first appeared on Let's Discover India ..read more

Reading Time: 8 minutes Thanjavur, the capital of the mighty Chola empire. Home to one of India’s greatest architectural marvels – the Brihadishwara temple! Built over 6 years under the orders of Rajaraja Chola, this Shiva temple is a true masterpiece in stone. This 11th-century temple abounds with architectural and structural wonders that defy explanation even in the modern… The post Masterpiece in Stone – Brihadishwara Temple first appeared on Let's Discover India ..read more

Reading Time: 8 minutes Why did Ashoka attack Kalinga ? And if he intended to occupy Kalinga by force, why did he feel regret after his victory? What was the state of Kalinga before Ashoka’s invasion? In this blog series, we go beyond commonly held views and delve deep into the causes of the Kalinga war and its aftermath.. The post The Kalinga War and its aftermath – Ashoka’s accession to the throne first appeared on Let's Discover India ..read more

Reading Time: 5 minutes Located nearly 200 kms from the state capital of Bengaluru, is one of Karnataka’s most picturesque fort – the Chitradurga fort. Perched strategically on the western edge of the Deccan plateau, the history of the fort can be traced back to the Chalukyas of Badami. It was under Nayakas of Chitradurga (1568-1779 CE) that the… The post Chitradurga Fort: The Invincible Bastion of the Nayakas first appeared on Let's Discover India ..read more

Reading Time: 11 minutes Lying hidden in the archives of the Indian independence movement are many forgotten tales of valor and courage. One such movement was the “Paika Bidroha“. Also called the Paika Rebellion, this was led by the “Paikas” in the present-day state of Odisha. This revolt captured the imagination of the common people of the state, spreading… The post Paika Bidroha – Odisha lights up the Independence movement first appeared on Let's Discover India ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute India is a land of festivities and celebrations. While the official New Year of the country is on January 1st, each community and region celebrates its New Year on different dates, following traditions and customs that date back to thousands of years. Take this fun quiz on the various New Year celebrations in India. Once… The post India’s New Year Celebrations first appeared on Let's Discover India ..read more

Reading Time: 16 minutes Ashfaq froze, the sledge hammer in his hand weighing down on the iron safe. It was the unmistakable sound of an approaching train. But how did the British know about the plan so quickly and bring in military reinforcements? Was there a traitor in their midst? A fire fight and the shooting down of all… The post Kakori Incident – The Train Hold-up that shook India first appeared on Let's Discover India ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute How well do you know Indian scientists and their accomplishments? Take this quiz on the scientists of modern India. The post Scientists of Modern India first appeared on Let's Discover India ..read more

Reading Time: 19 minutes Rama Varma becomes Dharma Raja as Travancore puts an end to Tipu's madness in Kerala at the Battle of Nedumkotta The post Dharma Raja and his legacy of good first appeared on Let's Discover India ..read more

Reading Time: 15 minutes Rama Varma, Marthanda Varma's successor, and the origins of Travancore-Mysore hostility: Mysore's invasion of Malabar and Nedumkotta as Travancore's defensive lines. The post Rama Varma and the origins of Travancore-Mysore hostility first appeared on Let's Discover India ..read more