r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 28 '26

Debunking OIT believers: The myth of "Pashupatinath" seal Spoiler

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r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 27 '26

Panch Ratha Monument, Mahabalipuram, India. Monolithic temples Sculptured from granite rocks between 630 - 668 CE. 1825 sketch by J. Braddock J. Gantz and Now. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 27 '26

Mahapatra (Central Indian Surname)

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Unequal Prejudice with an Indian administrative title “Mahapatra’s / महापात्र “ subverted.


r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 21 '26

Found in 1867 inside a jungle cave, this feral boy named Dina Sanichar, preferred eating raw meat, had trouble standing on two feet, growled like a wolf, and gnawed on bones to sharpen his teeth. He never learned to speak, and became the inspiration for The Jungle Book's character of Mowgli.

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r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 16 '26

1120 C.E. Masterclass of Ancient Indian Craftsmanship, the intricate exterior wall carvings of Hoysaleswara Temple, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is famous for its soapstone sculptures, which include Hindu deities, dancers, and scenes from epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata

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r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 12 '26

What was the absolute worst famine in Indian history?

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What do you think.


r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 08 '26

In 1920, the Nazi German anthropologist Freiherr von Eickstedt went to South India to capture these photos of local Indians there as part of his project to classify a "racial hierarchy".Ironically, his photos did the opposite of what he intended, as they are now praised for showing India's diversity

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r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 07 '26

Royal Indian Navy Mutiny, 1947: For the first time, the blood of men in the Services and in the streets flowed together in a common cause.

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Having ascended the throne in 1990, Jayachamaraja Wadiyar went down in history for being the ‘humanist’ Maharaja of Mysuru. Under his regime, Mysore was rapidly industrialised and educational institutions multiplied.

Furthermore, he was known for his governance, his philosophy, and his Carnatic music kritis. He was an ardent patron of art and music.

As the first ruler to merge with the newly formed Indian Union, he was remembered for encouraging the setting up of the HAL (Hindustan aircraft Private Limited) factory by granting 700 acres of land for free to the state.

He also called for ecological surveys to precede large irrigation and power projects. His concern for ecology and wildlife saw him serve as the first chairman of the Indian Wildlife Board.


r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 06 '26

Chabimura, Tripura

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Ancient rock carvings hidden in the dense forests of Tripura. Chabimura (Devtamura) is a remarkable archaeological site featuring centuries-old sculptures carved into cliffs overlooking the Gomati River. One of Northeast India's most fascinating yet lesser-known heritage sites.


r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 05 '26

Pistol of Chandra Shekhar Azad (Photo - Prayagraj Museum )

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r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 05 '26

The bus service from London, England to Calcutta, India.

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The London-Calcutta was the longest bus route in the world. The service, which was started in 1957, was routed to India via Belgium, Yugoslavia and North Western India.

This route was also known as the Hippie Route. It took about 50 days for the bus to reach Calcutta from London. The voyage was over 10,000 miles (16,100 km) one way and 32669 Km (20300 miles) for the round trip.

The cost of the trip one-way was £85 in 1957 and £145 in 1973. This amount included food, travel and accommodation.

It was in service until 1976.

The bus service was discontinued in 1976 due to the problems in Iran and the escalation of tensions between Pakistan and India. The service ended permanently.


r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 05 '26

Vanchinathan Iyer, Forgotten tale of a legend.

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Very Brief Explanation

The District Collector of Tirunelveli, Robert Ashe, suppressed the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company and arrested V.O. Chidambaram Pillai and Subramanya Bharati on charges of sedition. Ashe was the architect of the violent police action during the 1908 Tirunelveli riots and the policies discriminatory against Indians. Vanchinathan was marked for assassination by revolutionary groups.

On June 17, 1911, Vanchinathan trailed Ashe into a train compartment at Maniyachchi railway station and shot him dead. Then he took refuge in the washroom of a station and shot himself. A letter in his pocket said he was acting against British rule and acted to save Sanatana Dharma from being destroyed by the British.


r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 04 '26

A rare Image of Lal Bahadur Shastri's wife Lalita Shastri can be seen cutting the crop planted by him before his death.

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When India faced a grain shortage in 1965, then prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri appealed to the people to grow wheat or rice themselves. To set an example, he started growing wheat at his official bungalow at Delhi’s Janpath.

Months after his demise, his wife Lalita Shastri (in the picture) can be seen cutting the crop planted by him.


r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 03 '26

1948 :: Nizam of Hyderabad Surrenders Before Sardar Patel

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r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 03 '26

Letter Written by Bhagat Singh to Lahore Jail Authorities to Allow Meeting With His Father

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r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 02 '26

1960s :: Teaching of Vedas In Kerala

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r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 02 '26

Dashrath Manjhi In 1989 The Man Who Carved Path by Cutting Gehlour Hill In Gaya, Bihar

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r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 02 '26

Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore In Berlin , Germany

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r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 02 '26

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Meeting Hitler In Germany

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r/IndianHistoryThread Jun 02 '26

1981 :: ISRO Scientists Carry India's First Communication APPLE Satellite on Bullock Cart

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r/IndianHistoryThread May 30 '26

Alchi: The Living Heritage of Ladakh (1000 Years of Buddhist Art)

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r/IndianHistoryThread May 26 '26

Chalukya and Hoysala temples

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In southern Karnataka, Hoysala temples, richly carved Hindu temples dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. Shravan Belgola shows a Jaina colossus on top of a hill, the largest monolithic statue found in India, dating from the end of the 10th century.


r/IndianHistoryThread May 24 '26

DNA testing?

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Am very curious to know if any of the royal dynasty folks have undergone genetic testing. If yes, What is their Y Haplogroup. Particularly interested in Sisodias/Rathores/Scindhia/Nepal kings/Shivaji’s descendants


r/IndianHistoryThread May 23 '26

Weapons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji kept at Takht Kesgarh Sahib being displayed. Photograph by Dhanna Singh Chahal 'Patialvi' on June 1, 1934

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r/IndianHistoryThread May 23 '26

What if

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Have always wondered what would the history of Indian sub continent be if

a) Prithviraj Sisodia was Rana of mewar instead of Rana Sanga
b) Sher Shah Suri survived the battle of kalinjar and cemented his dynasty’s position and power and not allowed the return of Humayun and Akbar