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The year Madras froze!!

Did you know that 200 years ago, it almost snowed in Madras (Chennai)? The city saw temperatures drop to an unusual 11°C on April 24, 1815 and even more shockingly, to -3°C four days later on April 28!
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Did you know that the first-ever riot in the city of Bombay was over dogs? Led by the otherwise peace loving Parsis in the city, the ‘Dog Riots’ of 1832 were a protest against the British authorities and a draconian law they introduced targeting dogs!
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Don't miss out our Virtual Tour of Sarnath, the Birthplace of Buddhism, with senior Archaeologist and Former Additional Director General of ASI, Dr. B. R. Mani. #IndianHistory #Archeology #Sarnath #Buddhism
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Monarchs in Thailand began adopting the regnal name 'Rama' by performing coronation ceremonies infused with Hindu rituals, which are officiated by Thai Brahmins. Here is the history of Hindu Brahmins in Buddhist Thailand. #Thailand #Hinduism #SoutheastAsia
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Champa's journey continued through the Mughal era, with Bhagalpur gaining significance as a collectorate for the East India Company in the 18th century. Despite its rural status today, Bhagalpur's rich history, from ancient Champa to colonial times, awaits discovery. (6/6)

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What does a town in the heart of Bihar have in common with an ancient kingdom in faraway Vietnam? As incredible as this may seem, the Indian town we’re referring to is Bhagalpur, 240 km east of Patna. (1/6)

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In India, Bhagalpur's historical relevance endured through the Pallava and Pala dynasties, witnessing a revival during the Pala rule with the establishment of the Vikramshila University. (5/6)

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The monastery also finds mention in many Indian and Tibetan Buddhist texts. After the decline of Buddhism in the 13th century, the Pushpagiri Mahavihara was abandoned along with other monasteries like Ratnagiri, and Udayagiri. (5/5)

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The Pushpagiri monastery in Odisha, once rivaled the great Buddhist learning centers such as Nalanda and Vikramshila. But over the centuries, all the traces of its existence were lost, until now. (1/5) #Odisha #Odia #OdiaHistory #Jajpur #cuttack #Bhubaneshwar

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Patronised by kings and commoners alike, the Pushapagiri monastery finds mentions in the memoirs of 7th century Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang, who described its grandeur. (4/5)

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The Trilochaneshwar Temple of Jajpur in Odisha is an architectural marvel. Here are five interesting facts of this medieval wonder.
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Despite their submerged state, these temples offer a unique glimpse into Bengal's medieval port town, highlighting the challenges of preservation in the face of modern development. (8/8)

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The temples were first documented by the Armenian-Indian engineer and archaeologist Joseph David Beglar in the late 19th century, who rediscovered three groups of temples, capturing their early existence through photographs. (3/8)

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Telkupi's historical significance lies not only in its architectural beauty but in its mysterious origins and tales of rulers like King Rudrasikhara, who is said to have ruled the region around Telkupi between 1070 and 1120 CE. (7/8)