Prithviraj and Sanyogita: A royal love saga from the 12th-century

Prithviraj And Sanyogita

The love saga of Chauhan ruler Prithviraj and Kannauj princess Sanyogita has not been told for centuries. The 12th-century love saga, which was memorialized by court poet Chand Bardai in his epic poem Prithviraj Raso, was not compared with the love sagas of Sohni-Maliwal and Heer-Ranjha. The romance was not highlighted anywhere except the comic book series Amar Chitra Katha and historical TV serial Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan. The romance was not highlighted because it was a saga in the time of war. Prithviraj Chauhan or Prithviraja III…

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AJMER – THE HOLIEST CITY OF RAJASTHAN

The historic city of Ajmer is famous as a pilgrim destination for Muslims. It is situated on the foothills of Taragarh Hill and flanked by beautiful Aravali Mountains on all its sides. This place is a perfect place to witness an amalgamation of Hindu culture with rich Sufi traditions. The holy city of Ajmer has been ruled by various rulers ranging from Chauhans to British to Mughals. It is one of the reasons why this city influences all these cultures in the current lifestyle and traditions. This post will discuss…

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