Tag Archives: 1857

Why The 1857 War For Indian Independence Was Lost?

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Kaleem Kawaja

In 1857 Indian masses rose up against ruling Britishers together. Why did we then lose the war? Continue reading →

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The Last Mughal

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Inam Abidi Amrohvi

Inam Abidi Amrohvi review William Dalrymple’s historical narrative, ‘The Last Mughal, The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi 1857′. Continue reading →

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Muharram in India: The Paigis of Kanpur

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Adnan Alavi

Muharram commomeration by the Paigis of Kanpur who keep running for three days without resting. Continue reading →

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Begum Hazrat Mahal: The Forgotten Icon Of 1857

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Adnan Alavi

The role of Begum Hazrat Mahal in the first full scale war of independence to overthrow the British rule (1857) is often overlooked. Like Bahadur Shah Zafar, she also couldn’t get buried in her motherland, and her grave in Kathmandu … Continue reading →

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