Category: Ancient India

Who Was Mahmud Begada?

Who Was Mahmud Begada?

Mahmud Begada: The Bigot Ruler of Gujarat Among the rulers of medieval India, Mahmud Begada stands out not only for his military conquests and architectural legacy but also for his notoriety as a religious bigot.…

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Krishna Rukmani Vivah

Krishna Rukmani Vivah

Krishna Rukmini Vivah: A Sacred Union of Devotion and Divine Destiny The divine marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmini, known as Krishna Rukmini Vivah, is one of the most inspiring and spiritually significant tales in…

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Who Was Shri Shri Madhavdev?

Who Was Shri Shri Madhavdev?

Shri Shri Madhavdev: The Torchbearer of Ekasarana Dharma Shri Shri Madhavdev, born in 1489, was a saint, scholar, poet, and the foremost disciple of Shrimanta Shankardev—the great religious reformer of Assam. His contributions to the…

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Who Was Srimanta Sankardev?

Who Was Srimanta Sankardev?

Srimanta Sankardev: The Saint Who Shaped Assam’s Spiritual and Cultural Identity Srimanta Sankardev (1449–1568) was a saint, poet, playwright, social reformer, and the founder of Ekasarana Dharma, a monotheistic bhakti movement in Assam centered around…

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