tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post8721744698962363411..comments2024-03-29T12:09:10.849+05:30Comments on A Wandering Mind: Aurangzeb's TombAnuradha Shankarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-44439593323158653612017-08-21T14:36:39.356+05:302017-08-21T14:36:39.356+05:30Hello Anuradha,
I visited Aurangabad for Ajantha,...Hello Anuradha,<br /><br />I visited Aurangabad for Ajantha, Ellora.. finally we visited Alamgiir's tomb, one of the attendant had readout something from the tombstone which loosely meant 'you leave without nothing' or 'this is the final destination' .<br /><br />do you know what was written on it? can you help me with the translation of the tombstone?jasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545455611420001938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-49700088528604166952013-11-14T08:04:35.782+05:302013-11-14T08:04:35.782+05:30Hi Anustup,, I am sure there are buses from Khulda...Hi Anustup,, I am sure there are buses from Khuldabad to Jalgaon, but I doubt there are Volvos. In any case, since I didnt do that route, I have no idea. Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-92121680420806428272013-11-14T01:02:04.183+05:302013-11-14T01:02:04.183+05:30Hello Anuradha, I am planning to visit Khuldabad f...Hello Anuradha, I am planning to visit Khuldabad from Jalgaon next week. My hotel bookings are done at Hotel Kailash in Ellora. Request your advice on availability of transport to Khuldabad from Jalgaon and then to Ellora caves. Are there any local buses or Volvo facility available? Thanks a ton! <br /><br />AnustupAnustuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267223029076466082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-12819141889358387922013-10-11T12:41:02.254+05:302013-10-11T12:41:02.254+05:30Hi,
I really like your post.
Thanks for sharing su...Hi,<br />I really like your post.<br />Thanks for sharing such great information. It is very informative and provides knowledge of <a href="http://maharashtraplanet.com/religious-places-in-maharashtra/" rel="nofollow"> Tombs in Maharashtra</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14517868051103933899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-45272584350791508612013-09-24T12:21:49.480+05:302013-09-24T12:21:49.480+05:30Nice job!
You are right, that is our 'history&...Nice job!<br />You are right, that is our 'history'. He was a King. History should be supported by evidence, Pls see the book by B N Pandey<br />ameercdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08249742812823254458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-80168378561030723372013-04-29T10:04:31.434+05:302013-04-29T10:04:31.434+05:30Nice post. As for 'razing temples' Aurangz...Nice post. As for 'razing temples' Aurangzeb broke all records. That is a fact recorded in Mughal court chronicles. In fact it even brags how quickly they could destroy the idols and build mosques over them. History is a chronicle of what happened. Not what people would like to believe. Kudos to you Anuradha, excellent post. Have you also visited the forts nearby? These forts changed hands many times between Maratha and Mughal forces.Sarthak Gangulyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862926025998551199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-43996345873991362032013-02-18T19:21:04.645+05:302013-02-18T19:21:04.645+05:30Thanks for the long and detailed comment, Mohd, bu...Thanks for the long and detailed comment, Mohd, but there are a few things I must mention, which I hope will reassure you, rather than another post on this. <br />First, I am not a history expert, as I have mentioned numerous times on this blog. What I write is the common man's impression of a place, not as an expert, which I am not. i write of legends, stories, and history, as narrated by the people at places, not necessarily historical records, which I have no access to.... <br />Second, having said that I am not an expert, it is an accepted fact that Aurangzeb did raze many temples, foremost among which are the ones at Kashi and at Mathura. This is not disputed, and in fact, is something verified by historical records of that era. As to his donations to temples, I can not comment, since I do not know about such instances. As for the jiziya, it was something that was imposed on only non-muslims, and thus a religion based edict only meant to convert people, not simply a policy matter. <br />Third, I am not justifying the British or any other ruler, because many of them have been fanatics in their own way. <br />Fourth, I am not portraying anyone as 'evil'. In fact, as I have mentioned, I appreciate his simplicity and his refusal to use the royal coffers for personal use. <br />Having said all this, i stand by my post. It is not hurtful to anyone in particular, and is simply a result of my thoughts and experiences at the tomb. Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-82359810424405179962013-02-17T23:08:38.401+05:302013-02-17T23:08:38.401+05:30Ms.Anuradha - Great post and but write-up needs re...Ms.Anuradha - Great post and but write-up needs review. I fear you do not realize that you have givenout false info about AurangZeb(AZ). For example, you wrote "We remember him more today for the temples he razed and the mosques he built over them". That is wrong info, pardon me for pointing it out. If you read unbiased history you will find that he actually donated huge sums of money to temples! While it is true that he built many mosques, he did so in open places, not over temples. He never razed any temple. He imposed Jizya as policy matter. He gave protection in return of Jizya unlike the britishers who would levy heavy tax and would also take away life at will(Jaliawala bagh). It is easy to paint someone's personality as evil with just a few keystrokes, but it's tough to do some honest searching and protray the truth "as it is". I hope you will do the background research and will correct your write-up with a "follow-up post". I know you dint do it purposefully but it will bring more credibility to your blog if you disseminate correct info backed with proper references.Mohdhttp://www.idonthaveawebsite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-65563851643805269562013-01-17T14:57:55.881+05:302013-01-17T14:57:55.881+05:30I have not yet been to Sikandra, Sudha... remember...I have not yet been to Sikandra, Sudha... remember hearing about it from you... hope i can go there soon...Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-74717926767526928442013-01-17T14:57:05.368+05:302013-01-17T14:57:05.368+05:30Few people know about this, Desi Traveler... the w...Few people know about this, Desi Traveler... the wars and their lifestyle did take a huge toll on them... and their strength only lasted a few generations..Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-35360637380750742712013-01-17T14:55:57.550+05:302013-01-17T14:55:57.550+05:30Thanks so much, Radhika! we never paid much attent...Thanks so much, Radhika! we never paid much attention to history books in school... we are refreshing our memory with these trips now!Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-36719722436328654102013-01-17T14:54:51.617+05:302013-01-17T14:54:51.617+05:30There is so much to see near Aurangabad besides Gr...There is so much to see near Aurangabad besides Grishneshwar, Vishal! you must make a longer visit next time!Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-13581264068379895682013-01-17T14:53:52.901+05:302013-01-17T14:53:52.901+05:30Thanks Niranjan!Thanks Niranjan!Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-52587903845463938502013-01-17T14:53:14.986+05:302013-01-17T14:53:14.986+05:30Thanks so much, Viyoma! We did visit Daulatabad to...Thanks so much, Viyoma! We did visit Daulatabad too, though it was quite a quick and short visit... its such a beautiful place!Anuradha Shankarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460310200883662583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-4331676563599341762013-01-17T14:24:23.164+05:302013-01-17T14:24:23.164+05:30I knew that Aurangzeb was buried in Khuldabad, but...I knew that Aurangzeb was buried in Khuldabad, but not the details of his tomb.<br /><br />Even Akbar's tomb in Sikandra was supposed to be simple and unadorned. It was Jahangir who added all the grandeur and flourishes that we see today. Akbar's burial chamber is open to the public and the starkness and simplicity is striking when you realise that he was the greatest of the Mughal Emperors.Sudhageehttp://thatandthisinmumbai.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-60959615909650863312013-01-16T21:59:38.113+05:302013-01-16T21:59:38.113+05:30Never even knew about this Tomb of Aurangzeb. All ...Never even knew about this Tomb of Aurangzeb. All the wars seems to have taken a toll on Mughal Empire, as he is the last one people know about who was of any significance.desi Travelerhttp://desitraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-7458451559145688582013-01-15T21:35:50.404+05:302013-01-15T21:35:50.404+05:30Old memories of reading about the Mughals in Moder...Old memories of reading about the Mughals in Modern India books been refreshed...longing to revisit them...ur post has given the push....great piece:)<br /><br />http://journeyintrance.blogspot.in/2013/01/winters-miss-this-year.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176571532708078146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-71589593936737513262013-01-15T18:07:18.498+05:302013-01-15T18:07:18.498+05:30I didn't had much time for seeing this when I...I didn't had much time for seeing this when I visited Grishneshwar . Thanks for sharing. Vishal Rathodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15364692809486387555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-44301867696152327472013-01-15T15:36:29.147+05:302013-01-15T15:36:29.147+05:30Nice post. Wonderful shots and well written.
http...Nice post. Wonderful shots and well written.<br /><br />http://rajniranjandas.blogspot.in/2013/01/colourful-melancholy.htmlR Niranjan Dashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862729636380410290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3550933650092646667.post-44640187904659495252013-01-15T11:42:18.048+05:302013-01-15T11:42:18.048+05:30Beautiful post, wonderful pics.
1 spent 17 years ...Beautiful post, wonderful pics. <br />1 spent 17 years in Aurangabad. Love this city, and the tourism it attracts. Glad to hear of your visit.<br /><br />Daulatabad is even intrinsic, architecture of this fort spells out all detailed war planning Tughlaq Dynasty had.Viyomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09148836292606453449noreply@blogger.com