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What men could do, Yarghu could do better: Gurkani Cannon Cleaner from the 15th Century.

Based on the drawings of a 15th inventor, the Yarghu is a cannon cleaner.

Who were the Harappans?

Excavate out of an earthen grave, the skeleton comes from the Harappan city of Rakhigarhi

Bred for war. Honored in art.

Remnants of an ornamented granite pillar reveals an empire's love for equines

The untimely awakening.

The origin of the custom of Akaal Bodhan, during the festival of Durgostava

Keoldeao National Park.

Shedding a past of indiscriminate killing, this erstwhile hunting reserve is a UNESCO world heritage site.

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Wars of Humayun.

A list of battles of the second Gurkani emperor Humayun.

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How the Bengal army came to be an army of robust Sepoys.

Delving into the fascination of populating the Bengal army with impressive Prussian type native Sepoys.

John Murray and his photo of the infamous well of Bibighar in Cawnpore.

One of the earliest photos of the infamous well of Bibighar in Cawnpore, British India.