Chand Bardai (1149-1200 CE) composed the epic Prithviraj Raso, which describes the reign of the Chahamana King Prithviraj III. He was Prithviraj’s court poet.
It covers the Battle of Tarain II 1192 CE. As per the poem, Chand Bardai helped Prithviraj kill Muhammad Ghori after the defeat.
Kalhana Kalhana, a name synonymous with the historic chronicle of Kashmir, is known for his book, “Rajatarangini” (The River of Kings). As a historian and poet, Kalhana’s work remains a useful asset in understanding the rich tapestry of Kashmir’s past. His contribution to the region’s dynasties, politics, and culture has endured as a cornerstone of…
Sharangdeva was a 13th–century musicologist from Kashmir. Due to the Muslim invasion of Kashmir, he migrated to the Yadavas kingdom in Deccan and settled there. He worked as an accountant in the court of the Yadava king Simhana. He authored Sangita Ratnakara. It is a Sanskrit work on music drama. It means “Ocean of Music…
Hemachandra Suri (1088A.D.-1172A.D.) Acharya Hemachandra was an Indian Jain scholar, poet, and polymath who lived in the 11th century. He is credited with writing on grammar, doctrine, prosody, and contemporary history. He was noted as a prodigy by his contemporaries and was bestowed the title ‘Kalikal Sarvagya’, literally meaning “the all-knowing of the Kali Yuga …
Vesara Style of Temple Architecture Vesara style of temple architecture emerged and flourished mainly in the Karnataka region. It is a hybrid form of temple architecture formed by an amalgamation of the northern Nagara style and the southern Dravida style of temple architecture. It uses the plan and shape of the southern India temples, whereas…
Solanki Style Temple Origin: It originated in the Rajasthan region around the 6th century CE. The name comes from the ancient names of Rajasthan (Marudesh) and Gujarat (Gurjaratra). It consists of two styles: Maha-Maru style – developed around Marudesa, Sapadalaska, Sursena and parts of Uparamala Maru-Gurjara style – developed around Medapata, Gurjaradesa-Arbuda, Gurjaradesa-Anarta and some…
Pakhal Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary – A Hidden Gem in Telangana Pakhal Lake History Pakhal lake is an artificial lake in the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in the Warangal district of Telangana. The construction of the Pakhal Lake and wildlife Sanctuary is an engineering marvel. It was constructed on a tributary of river Krishna during the…
