Her sacrifice, however, did not go in vain. It is said that her 14-year-old younger sister, Jaidevi Tomar, took a vow to avenge her sister’s killing. She is believed to have mobilized youth from adjoining villages and began tailing the British troops, who were on their way to Lucknow

Beginning from 1897 till Ghadar Party was organised in USA, early revolutionaries had vague ideas about nation and country. Vande Matram was their song and Bharat Mata-Mother India was their symbol

This battle might have been the bloodiest of battles in world history. It lasted just 4 hours or thereabout. The carnage was such that the place came to be known as Rakt Talai or the lake of blood

He was known for his deft organizational skills, supported by efficient spies. His immortal words – “Better to die an independent king than reign as the vassal” – infused strength and courage among his people

The freedom struggle is a part of recorded history, yet there are a large number of selfless, valiant freedom fighters whose contribution could not find mention or was ignored. The story of India’s freedom struggle is incomplete without these unsung heroes

Rana Sanga is remembered among historians as an able administrator, great visionary and a brave warrior – matchless traits indeed for a king of his time. The way he united the various factions of Rajputs under his able leadership was a tremendous act

In our history books, we study about Emperor Shahjahan, his kingdom and his monuments. Emperor Shahjahan occupies a prominent position in our history books at every level. Those history books invariably fail to mention Rani Karnavati who cut of noses of Mughal army soldiers

The Jehadis captured Shiva Navi to their undiminished glee but were terribly enraged when they discovered the subterfuge that it was fake Shivaji (Nakli-Shivaji). They promptly beheaded Shiva Nhavi

A prominent fighter during the Rebellion of 1857, one woman driven by sheer fortitude and courage was able to strike fear in the hearts of the British army and leave behind a rich legacy for millions to emulate

13th century Persian historian Minhaj-i-Siraj in his book Tabaqat-i Nasiri recorded many of Bakhtiyar Khilji’s battlefield exploits, loot, and plunder in India. Tabaqat-i Nasiri contains a detailed account of Khilji’s attack of Kamrupa and his defeat