Samudragupta (reigned 335-380) is the second ruler of the Gupta Dynasty, who ushered in the Golden Age in India. He was a benevolent ruler, a great warrior and a patron of arts. Samudragupta, son of Chandragupta, was perhaps the greatest king of Gupta dynasty. His name appears in the Javanese text ‘Tantrikamandaka’. But the most detailed and authentic record of his reign is preserved in the rock pillar of Allahabad, composed by Harisena, the court [...]
Sagarmal Gopa Biography Sagarmal Gopa was a devoted patriot and a freedom fighter belonging to Jaisalmer, India. He was born on November 3, 1900. Belonging to a prosperous and prestigious Brahmin household, his ancestors were the Rajgurus of Jaisalmer Kingdom, serving the state in esteemed posts. His father, Shri Akhya Raj was in the state service of Jaisalmer. During his youth, Sagarmal noticed the indifferent attitude showed by his home state towards the freedom movement. [...]
Chhatrapati Shivaji was the famous Maratha king who had the utmost courage to stand against the vast ocean of Mughal rule, single-handedly. Although his original name was Shivaji Bhosle, his subjects lovingly gave him the title of ‘Chatrapati’ or the ‘Chief of the Kshatriyas’ for his undaunted ability to protect them all under the safe shelter of his leadership. Born on 19th February 1680 at the Shivneri Fort to a valiant Maratha regent Shahaji Raje [...]
Birbal, the famous historical character, was born as Mahesh Das, in 1528, in a very poor Brahman family, in a place called Trivikrampur, situated on the banks of river Yamuna. He was a prime member of the group of nine members, known as the ‘Nava Ratnas’, the inner council of advisors, for the Mughal emperor Akbar. Birbal was mostly entitled to the administrative and military duties but was very close to Akbar who loved his [...]
Last Update – 11 July, 2019 ***** Priyanka Chopra Biography Priyanka Chopra won the Femina Miss India-World title (2000) and later established herself as an actress in Bollywood. She was born in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand on July 18, 1982. Her late father Ashok Chopra and mother Madhu Chopra are doctors. She married Nick Jonas, an American actor and musician, in December 2018. Her father served as a surgeon in the Indian Army. She joined Newton North [...]
Amitabh Bachchan, the ‘Shehenshah’ of Bollywood, has evolved to become one of the most recognised names in the country. He was born on October 11, 1942, to eminent poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan. He is well-known internationally, active in helping out in social issues and also connects well with the masses. His appearance on the TV show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, gave a new lease of life to his career and helped him earn [...]
