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Shivaji Bhosle India : Founder of Hindu-Maratha Regime Born : AD 1627 Died : AD 1680 Shivaji is remembered in history with great veneration. Although a kJ couple of foreign historians have tried to downgrade him, it is now proved beyond doubt that theirs were partial and one-sided views meant to tarnish the image of a great ruler. No doubt, he dreamt of establishing. a Hindu-Maratha empire, but...
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November 28, 2017 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
Aurangzeb India : The last Mughal Emperor Born : AD 1618 Died : AD 1707 Aurangzeb, the last Mughal Emperor of Babar Dynasty is remembered for many reasons. Whereas Babar was the founder of Mughal rule in India, Aurangzeb was the disintegrator. No doubt, Aurangzeb was a great Emperor and his period can be evaluated as a golden chapter in Mughal empires’ history in terms of expansion, but his...
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November 28, 2017 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
Babar India : Founder of Moghul Empire Born : AD 1483 Died : AD 1530 The word “Babar”, by which name the first Moghul Emperor in India is known, means a “lion”. Babar’s real name was Jahiruddin Mohammad. He was of Taimur lung and Ghengis Khan, famous in history for their tales of cruelty as well as bravery. But Babar was a shade different from his illustrious ancestors. Whereas...
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November 28, 2017 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
Charlemagne Rome : First Roman Emperor Born : AD 742 Died : AD 814 Charlemagne was born in Frank tribe. His father, Pepin, was the king of the Northern province, Charlemagne ascended the throne on the death of his father in AD 768. He had a gigantic personality with well disposed nature. He was a brave and good warrior. Charlemagne’ is remembered for re-establishing German Empire and for his...
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November 28, 2017 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
Harsh Vardhan India : Emperor Born : AD 590 Death : AD 657 Harsh Vardhan ascended the throne in AD 606 when only 16, and the same year he started a new era popularly known as “Harsh Samvat”. He conquered the entire Northern region and annexed it to his kingdom to establish a strong empire. As an Emperor, he was well-loved by his public for his generosity, justice and...
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November 28, 2017 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
Alfred, the Great England : Great Emperor Born : AD 849 Died : AD 900 Though there have been about 60 odd Kings and Emperors in England, nobody, except Alfred, has achieved greatness and that is why he is known as Alfred, the Great. In the early days, pirates from Denmark and Sweden used to attack England. Alfred fought them and though initially he suffered defeats, he ultimately defeated...
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November 28, 2017 evirtualguru_ajaygourEnglish (Sr. Secondary), LanguagesNo Comment
Marcus Julius Brutus Rome : Caesar’s Murderer Born : 85 BC Died : 42 BC As Julius Caesar was attacked by the conspirators, Brutus plunged knife in his chest. At first, Caesar tried to defend himself, but when he saw that his very trusted friend is the attacker, he gave up and died… According to Shakespeare, Brutus defended his action to Mark Antony. saying: “I weep for Caesar because I...
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Shankaracharya India : Reviver of Vedic Culture Born : AD 788 Died : AD 820 Shankaracharya’s attempts to culturally unite the country in his short life span are unprecedented and unmatched to this day. He undertook the task of reforming and reviving religion at a time when the Indian society was deeply entrenched in many ills, conservative ideas and religious fanaticism. Shankaracharya travelled throughout the country and infused...
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