#indianheritage

2025-12-03

2️⃣ Centuries pass. Empires rise. The game spreads through Persian, Chinese, and Tibetan courts. But it's in India where polo finds its true voice. Mughal emperors call it Chaugan. Emperor Akbar himself plays—and demands rules. By 1566, polo matches celebrate military victories. The game of kings has found its throne. 🏇👑

Mathrubhumi EnglishMathrubhumi_English
2025-12-01

Elon Musk says one of his sons carries the middle name ‘Sekhar’ in honour of Nobel laureate Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, revealing partner Shivon Zilis’s Indian heritage. english.mathrubhumi.com/news/i

Sharad Mohanssharadmohhan
2025-11-02

Exceptional results from Sothebys 29th Oct 2025 sale

This c1850 by Bishen Singh or of 'Maharaja Ranjit Singh of , in Procession, Riding on an Elephant through a Bazar' sold for £952,500 (est £200,000)

The French inscriptions indicate that this was commissioned by French Army Generals working with the as advisors against

Sharad Mohanssharadmohhan
2025-10-29

Amiban of Rania, & probably the 6th legitimate wife of , an official of the in this circa 1816 from the on Sotheby's auction of 29th Oct, 2025

Est. £150,000-250,000

The boy next to her is mentioned as Hazir Khan, son of Tax Collector Nijabat Khan, but is actually Fraser's own, to avoid a scandal back home in

2025-10-22

India–1 Country, 28 States, and 8 Union Territories 🌏A Land of Infinite Wonders | Speeches N Stories

youtu.be/vTCRNesvul8?si=J50aZJ

Sharad Mohanssharadmohhan
2025-10-20

'Ladies with Fireworks on a Terrace'
c1730 CE from from the collection of Prince & Princess Sadruddin Aga Khan to be auctioned by Christie's on 28th October, 2025, estimate £80,000-120,000.

(Festival of Lights) to all those celebrating today.

Sharad Mohanssharadmohhan
2025-10-20

A Couple (Lovers) Celebrating (Festival of Lights) with Firecrackers.

c1800 CE from or and now at British Museum

to all those celebrating today

Sharad Mohanssharadmohhan
2025-10-02

An 18th century intricately carved image (of Ivory) of from South India and now at British Museum

Wishing a to those celebrating

Dusehra is a which is celebrated by the to mark the victory of Good over Evil. It was on the day that the Demon King Ravana was defeated by God Rama

Sharad Mohanssharadmohhan
2025-08-28

Dancing Ganesha

10th cent. Red Stone statue from the Kalachuri Dynasty of shows Him holding His Broken Tusk with which He writes

God Lord is worshipped in & South-east Asia as a remover of Obstacles ( ?) & for grant of Wealth & Success

Now at (Metropolitan of )

Sharad Mohanssharadmohhan
2025-08-12

Mythical Beasts with a Herd of

On

This c1610 AD coloured-wash line drawing () from the atelier of the ruler was bought by Victoria and Albert Museum, London in 1914 from Dr. A K Coomaraswamy for £50

Last viewed at 'The Great Mughals: Architecture and Opulence' exhibition

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