India’s 10 greatest warrior Emperors and Kings
WEBSep 21, 2016 · He suffered a defeat at the hands of Mahendravarman’s son, and when the Pallavas laid siege to the capital city of Vatapi, Pulakesi was killed. 6. Raja Raja Chola I (947-1014) Chola King. The Chola dynasty has its roots in the Tamil peoples of southern India, and dates back as far as the 3rd Century BC.
India’s Hindu Samurai: The British Empire’s Love Affair with the ...
WEBAug 16, 2017 · Maharana Pratap, as he is known today, was such an ardent rebel and tactician he became a folk hero. A mine explodes during the Siege of Chittorgarh, created circa 1590. Maharana Pratap’s struggle continued after his death until Akbar’s son Jahangir (30 August 1569 – 7 November 1627) grew weary of fighting the Rajputs.
How India’s ‘Tiger of Mysore’ shocked the British Empire
WEBJan 24, 2019 · Monarch of the southern Indian state of Mysore from 1782 to 1799, he relentlessly opposed British expansionism in India to first get hailed as a patriot, only to be later denounced as a tyrant. A master military strategist is eclipsed by the doubts cast on his myriad economic and social experiments. Ironically, there is plenty of archival ...
Why was the Taj Mahal built? | All About History
WEBFeb 13, 2015 · One of the world’s most recognisable buildings, the Taj Mahal in Agra, was built between 1632 and 1653 at the behest of Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor. Shah Jahan was a patron of painting and architecture; the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum devoted to his beloved third wife. The Mughal Empire was under siege during his rule.
Terrifying Timur | All About History
WEBJul 5, 2018 · After all, there was no blood. Near Ankara, Bayezid met Timur’s army on 20 July 1402 for a dramatic showdown. Timur was a shrewd tactician, so he circumvented Bayezid and attacked his army from behind. After a short battle, the sultan was captured and dragged back to Samarkand kicking and screaming.
Royal African Company: How the Stuarts Birthed Britain’s Slave …
WEBDec 7, 2017 · By contrast, £100,000 was derived from trade in ivory, hides, dyewoods and pepper. However, the 1663 charter added slaves to the company’s list of commodities, thus, as well as taking over the forts on the Gold Coast, the RAC extended its interests eastwards to the Slave Coast. There were both supply and demand reasons for this development.
Who were Britain’s original Red Coats? | All About History
WEBMay 9, 2019 · The resulting chaos saw the execution of a king and the establishment of a republican Commonwealth. Two factors were largely responsible for making this radical change possible. One was an obscurely born MP from Huntingdon called Oliver Cromwell; the other was the most innovative military force of the age – the New Model Army.
The Tudor Invasion of Spain: How Elizabeth I's English Armada …
WEBJul 21, 2016 · In 1588, the country stood within an inch of being overwhelmed and conquered by a huge naval force that had been sent by King Philip II of Spain. Although England owed its salvation more to the inclement weather than the Royal Navy, the destruction of the armada quickly achieved legendary status.
Cnut: Emperor Of The North | All About History
WEBApr 16, 2019 · Cnut: Emperor Of The North. 1,000 years ago, a young Viking warrior became King of England. No one at the time can have expected how remarkable his reign would be…. Most famous now for his futile efforts to turn back the encroaching tide on the seashore, the life of Cnut was extraordinary. As well as being a strong, reliable …
Who was the youngest British Monarch? | All About History
WEBMay 22, 2014 · The only child of King Henry V, little Henry VI ascended to the throne at just 8 months and 25 days old making him the youngest king in British history. But this still isn’t young enough to claim the top spot, at just 6 days old, Mary Queen of Scots was the youngest queen and monarch in history to ascend to the throne.