http://www.boloji.com Boloji is the world's biggest Articles Database. en-us Sat, 09 May 2026 12:49:46 -0500 Sat, 09 May 2026 12:49:46 -0500 http://www.boloji.com/feed/history-rss.xml Boloji rk@boloji.net (Boloji) ideas@ekant.com (Ekant Solutions)https://www.boloji.com/articles/55193/masterda-surya-sen-freeedom-fighterSurya Sen was a man ahead of his times. His decision to allow children, women and teenagers into the freedom struggle showed his visionary capacity. His liberal attitude in allowing all those who wanted to be a part of the freedom struggle was an unprecedented virtue and boon. He knew that the British imperialists would not suspect that children and women would take part in revolution. In addition, Masterda was probably well aware of the nature of youth to be led easily by a vision than elders.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55193/masterda-surya-sen-freeedom-fighterhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55190/when-literacy-becomes-perceived-threatBy 1849 at the end of Anglo-Sikh wars in the defeat of Sikhs, the East India Company (EIC) became the new rulers of Khalsa Raj. Earlier there was open clash between Rani Jindan and EIC, which made it evident that they would not tolerate the overbearing regent Rani for long. After assuming power, the thrust was to eliminate any source of potential rebellion against the EIC’s Raj. Thus, the first casualty was Rani Jindan herself, who was first stripped of her royal powers and imprisoned in Sheikhupura, Punjab then later transferred to Chunar Fort, near Varanasi in 1846-47.Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55190/when-literacy-becomes-perceived-threathttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55172/the-assassination-attempt-on-sardar-patel-in-1939Why do our textbooks remember some political murders in meticulous detail but forget others entirely? Who decides which blood becomes national memory and which blood becomes a footnote? If Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is celebrated as India's unifier, why is a violent attempt to remove him from history barely discussed in classrooms?Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55172/the-assassination-attempt-on-sardar-patel-in-1939https://www.boloji.com/articles/55067/the-sthanika-brahmins-of-tulunaduThe Tulunadu region of coastal Karnataka is home to one of the most ancient Brahmin communities of South India—the Sthanika Brahmins. The term Sthanika itself is derived from the Sanskrit word Sthana (place, post, or temple) and literally means the “administrator or person in charge of a place.” This term appears frequently in historical records, confirming that Sthanika Brahmins historically held positions of authority in both temple administration (Dharm?dhik?ris) and local governance.Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55067/the-sthanika-brahmins-of-tulunaduhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54822/forgotten-history-tribes-amp-the-freedom-of-bharat--2History and interpretation of History define us in a big and deep way. A sense of who we are, what brought us here in the journey of civilization, and on what pillars do we stand - these factors are shaping elements of our collective mind. Therefore correct narration of history is vital. The presentation of history from all possible perspectives is a boon.Sat, 31 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54822/forgotten-history-tribes-amp-the-freedom-of-bharat--2https://www.boloji.com/articles/54708/forgotten-history-tribes-amp-the-freedom-of-bharatThere is a potent force working against change. People do not like change. They resist change for all kinds of right or wrong reasons. For example, the way we have been teaching history to our children has obviously been erroneous. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54708/forgotten-history-tribes-amp-the-freedom-of-bharathttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54046/the-forgotten-conquestDo you ever stop to wonder about the history etched in the names of the places you pass by every day? How often do we look beyond the hustle and bustle of our daily lives to delve into the stories that shaped our land, our culture, and our identity? If you've ever been to Delhi, you might be familiar with places like Mori Gate, Tees Hazari, Mithai Pul, and Moti Bagh. But do you know the saga of bravery, valor, and faith that lies behind these names? Allow me to take you on a journey back to 1783, to a chapter of Indian history that is as profound as it is often overlooked.Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54046/the-forgotten-conquesthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53461/unveiling-an-unsung-queen-of-historyRani Abbakka Chowta! A woman full of gumption, fortitude, indefatigable courage and a doughty spirit. She held her own as one of the first freedom fighters, her heroism commensurate with that of renowned Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi, Rani Rudramma Devi of Warangal and Rani Chennamma of Kittur. This was in an age when other nations knew nothing about women power! Rather late yet fortunately, her incredible narrative is beginning to emerge from the shadows of history.Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53461/unveiling-an-unsung-queen-of-historyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53313/the-battle-of-pollilur-correcting-the-wrong-history--2Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53313/the-battle-of-pollilur-correcting-the-wrong-history--2https://www.boloji.com/articles/53304/the-battle-of-pollilur-correcting-the-wrong-history--1About three months back New York Times and BBC News spoke volumes about Tipu Sultan’s victory over East India Company in the Battle of Pollilur (On 10th September 1780) during the 2nd Anglo – Mysorian war, eulogizing the daring of Tipu in the Battle of Pollilur when Tipu Sultan: Painting of British defeat in India was sold at auction in London on 30/03/2022. These journalists suppressed the factual information and went further to bestow accolades on Tipu’s rocket expertise and war tactics which supposedly led to Tipu’s victory.Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53304/the-battle-of-pollilur-correcting-the-wrong-history--1https://www.boloji.com/articles/53255/the-face-of-ashokaSat, 11 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53255/the-face-of-ashokahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52025/daulat-khan-lodiDaulat Khan Lodi (1458-1526) is an interesting character from the Sikh perspective, as he was the first and the only employer of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s services, as his Store Keeper of the state granary. Bhai Gurdas in his Vaar 11, listed the eminent Sikhs of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s time, had included the name of Daulat Khan Lodi. This piqued my curiosity to further explore about the life of Daulat Khan Lodi, who from the employer had become an elite disciple.Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/52025/daulat-khan-lodihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51689/overlooked-eye-witness-account-of-baburs-invasion-of-indiaZahir-ud-din Muhammad otherwise known as Babur or ‘tiger’ was born in 1483 in Andijan, Fergana valley, contemporary Uzbekistan. Babur was of Mongolian descent in the line of the great Genghis Khan (from his mother’s side) and fifth-generation descendent of Timur (from his father’s side), the ruler in Kabul, Afghanistan. At 11 he became ruler of Fergana. In 1497 he besieged Samarkand for 7 long months, eventually gaining control over it. He lost Samarkand 3 times, so he decided to look beyond and crossed Hindukush Mountains to capture Kabul in 1504. Next, he trained his eyes on Delhi and Agra for the wealth which were under rule of Sikandar Lodi enthusiastically with an objective of conquering it.Sat, 23 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51689/overlooked-eye-witness-account-of-baburs-invasion-of-indiahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50512/rebellion-and-the-freedom-movementDelhi now became the center of political activities. Towards the close of the 19th century the spirit of rebellion spread across the country .The Indians openly sang songs of freedom and dreamed of independent India. They sang Vande Mataram composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, and Sare Jahan se achha, by Mohammad Iqbal. And in the South songs composed by Vallathol and Subramanya Bharati were sung by one and all.Sat, 13 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50512/rebellion-and-the-freedom-movementhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50496/the-mutinyOn May 11, 1857 the Indian soldiers serving in the East India Company's regiments in Meerut rose in rebellion against their British rulers. They crossed the river Yamuna and marched into the Red Fort. Then they called upon the Emperor to take command, as was his right. The courtyard and the corridors of the palace were full of rebels. The eighty-two-year-old Emperor's first reaction on seeing them was one of "bewilderment and terror". But the pressure of circumstances combined with the persuasion of his own sons eventually made him listen to their demand. He agreed to throw in his lot with the rebels. Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50496/the-mutinyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50482/the-red-fort-is-ravaged-furtherAfter the Persian invasion there came others. It was the same story of anarchy, bloodshed, loot and ravage repeated over and over again. There came the Afghans, Marathas, Jats and Rohillas, each of them ransacking the Seventh City of Delhi, grabbing whatever remained. Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50482/the-red-fort-is-ravaged-furtherhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50474/aurangzeb-takes-overAurangzeb was known by the name of Abul Muzaffar Mohammad Muhiyuddin as a prince. But he had himself crowned as Shahen Shah Aurangzeb Alamgir when he occupied the throne of his father. His was the first coronation that took place within the Red Fort. There were fireworks on the banks of River Yamuna and the people floated paper boats with oil lamps for a whole weekFri, 28 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50474/aurangzeb-takes-overhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50458/modernity-in-india-a-brief-researchIndia, that is Bharat, believes from the ancient times that in the past, there existed not only rusted pieces of iron, but also diamonds and pearls that should be protected and preserved. Based on this belief, modernity in India took its roots in the scientific order of transformation. The modernity did not and does not take place in all the nations of the world in the same order and method. It took place based on the history of the pre-modern, past, tradition, political and societal practices. Sun, 16 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50458/modernity-in-india-a-brief-researchhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50442/the-first-tragedyNothing, however wonderful, lasts forever. Everyone inside the Red Fort was unhappy when Shah Jahan fell ill in the autumn of 1657. People whispered that they had seen the Angel of Death hovering over the royal apartments. The four sons of the Emperor, Dara Shikoh, Shuja, Aurangzeb and Murad, heard these rumours and started plotting against one another for grabbing the royal throne.Sat, 22 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50442/the-first-tragedyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50432/We get a fairly accurate picture of the life within the Red Fort during Shah Jahan's reign from the various court records and the accounts of foreign travellers, especially Francois Bernier's Travels in the Mughal Empire. Sir Thomas Roe, England's Ambassador to the Mughal court, writesSat, 08 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50432/https://www.boloji.com/articles/50421/the-fort-story-...All members of the royal family did their share in the making of the new city. Tees Hazari, a spacious and imposing garden near the Kashmiri Gate, was laid out by the Emperor himself. Princess Jahan Ara, Shah Jahan's favorite daughter, laid out the Urdu Bazar near the Jama Masjid. She also built a large chowk with a big pool at the center, which came to be known as the Chandni Chowk. The canal built by Ali Mardan flowed through the main roads and also fed the pool at Chandni ChowkSat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50421/the-fort-story-...https://www.boloji.com/articles/50406/zeb-un-nisa-jani-lal-kunwar-and-muhammad-shah-rangeelaJani, the darling of grandfather Shah Jahan and adored by father Dara Shikoh, was brought up by Jahan Ara when Aurangzeb demolished the rest of her family. She stands out as an incredible character in the gory history of the Red Fort. Jani was totally void of bitterness and hatred despite her tragic life. She did not believe in the doctrine of 'eye for an eye'. She constantly upheld Babar's example, who had laid down his own life for his son Humayun, rather than remember those who had butchered and tortured their own brothers and kinsmen. Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50406/zeb-un-nisa-jani-lal-kunwar-and-muhammad-shah-rangeelahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50392/giving-life-to-the-new-cityAll members of the royal family did their share in the making of the new city ..Tees Hazari , a spacious and imposing garden near the Kashmiri Gate, was laid out by the Emperor himself. Princess Jahan Ara, Shah Jahan's favorite daughter, laid out the Urdu Bazar near the Jama Masjid. She also built a large chowk with a big pool at the centre, which came to be known as the Chandni Chowk. The canal built by Ali Mardan flowed through the main roads and also fed the pool at Chandni Chowk. Sat, 25 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50392/giving-life-to-the-new-cityhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50380/a-dream-takes-shapeBefore taking up the story of the Red Fort once again, I shall digress a little and tell you what the new fort and city looked like. The fort was an irregular octagon, which means, a building with eight sides. Its two long sides faced the east and the west. The six smaller ones faced the north and the south. The Nakkar Khana, where the royal band played five times a day, became the main gateway of the Diwan- i-Am. All visitors to the court, except those who belonged to royal families, had to get off their horses here and walk the rest of the way.Sat, 11 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50380/a-dream-takes-shapehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50373/the-seven-cities-of-delhiAccording to tradition, the city of Delhi belongs to the period of the Mahabharata. It is said to be built on the site of the epic Indraprastha, where the legendary palace and court of the Pandavas were located. If you read the story of how Indraprastha came to be built as related in the great epic, you will know that it was built by Moy, a danava. He built it as a token of gratitude to the Pandava princes because they had allowed him to escape when they were destroying the Khandava forest at the request of Agni, the fire-god.Sun, 29 Jul 2018 08:40:15 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50373/the-seven-cities-of-delhihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50364/the-coming-of-nadir-shahSat, 21 Jul 2018 19:03:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50364/the-coming-of-nadir-shahhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50354/if-a-fort-could-speak-...Sun, 15 Jul 2018 11:58:56 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50354/if-a-fort-could-speak-...https://www.boloji.com/articles/50294/the-fate-of-sourashtrumLike the Kashmiri Hindus for 600 years the life and works of Sourashtrians were very much disturbed by the assaults, attacks, atrocities, looting, burning, plundering and destruction of properties by Mohammed of Ghazini, Sultan of Delhi, Alauddin Kilji and Bahmani Sultan, they migrated from the Sourashtra region of Khatiawar peninsula to Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra and then to Madurai and other towns of Tamil Nadu in search of peaceful life and settled there 400 years ago. Sun, 20 May 2018 09:19:14 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50294/the-fate-of-sourashtrumhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50233/striking-similarity-between-harappan-and-vedic-weight-measuresSun, 01 Apr 2018 13:05:34 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50233/striking-similarity-between-harappan-and-vedic-weight-measureshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50203/The word 'Coin' is derived from the Latin word "cuneus" and it is believed that the first Recorded use of coins was in China and Greece /Lydia in around 700 BC and in India in the sixth century B.C. Many historians argue that Indian coinage existed prior to 6th century B.C in the Indus valley civilization between 2500 BC and 1750 BC. There, however, is no consensus on whether the seals excavated from the sites were in fact coins.Sun, 18 Mar 2018 12:35:40 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50203/https://www.boloji.com/articles/50106/a-tribute-to-netajiWith reference to all documents it has been argued that finallly Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose brought the Independence of India even without being present in the scene at the last moment. Popular history need be changed so people and posterity may know the true history of the country. Sun, 28 Jan 2018 09:58:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/50106/a-tribute-to-netajihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/49994/the-qumran-teacher-of-righteousness-is-onias-iiiThe Qumran Dead Sea Scrolls write of a mysterious historical figure called the Teacher of Righteousness. This research has found him to be Onias III, the murdered High Priest of Israel in the 2nd Century bc.Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:12:01 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/49994/the-qumran-teacher-of-righteousness-is-onias-iiihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/49903/tipu-sultan-in-history-a-re-vision-of-revisionismA historiographical essay seeking to chart a middle course between Tipumania and Tipuphobia. Sun, 10 Sep 2017 11:06:14 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/49903/tipu-sultan-in-history-a-re-vision-of-revisionismhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/49120/clio-at-bayThis essay counters the Postmodernist critics' contention that historians are unable to be objective or accurate in their depiction of the past and hence their vocation is meaningless and useless in the postmodern world. Sun, 08 May 2016 12:22:15 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/49120/clio-at-bayhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/48780/This research will present the translation of the original Chinese characters of the Japanese Hiragana syllables into ten precepts as intended by the original Japanese calligrapher, Kukai (Kobo Daishi), who designed the Hiragana script.Sun, 30 Aug 2015 08:25:47 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/48780/https://www.boloji.com/articles/48417/indias-forgotten-emperor-ashokaSun, 11 Jan 2015 10:29:01 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/48417/indias-forgotten-emperor-ashokahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/15620/dandi-marchDandi March - 84 years ago on March 12, 1930 Mahtma Gandhi undertook a 390-km March from Shabarmati Ashram to Dandi to protest against the salt tax of the British Ra. It was a 24-day historic walk that aroused a strong desire to achieve freedom. It was totally peaceful. Gandhi was arrested on the midnight of May 4-5, 1930. A total of 80, 000 satyagrahis were arrested. But instead of suppressing the movement, the fire within each Indian started to burn bright.Wed, 12 Mar 2014 19:34:34 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/15620/dandi-marchhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/15344/One question snaked throughout the land under Aurangzeb - How long? For how long do we endure the hateful Jiziya, the slaughter of Brahmins, forced conversions, and destruction of temples? How long will this genocidal ogre wallow in luxury while we drown in oceans of agony? From an unlikely place came the answer - the sleepy Deccan. It opened its eyes and sent the heroic Shivaji, who lighted a fire under the land of the Mughals and set it right with his fists and fury. Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:16:01 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/15344/https://www.boloji.com/articles/15334/the-sator-square-part-iThe Sator Square is believed to contain a hidden message used by ancient Roman Christian Soldiers to secretly express their faith. This research agrees with the current scholars and sheds light on the mysterious message written into the puzzle. Sun, 29 Dec 2013 11:22:38 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/15334/the-sator-square-part-ihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/15194/hebrew-kabbalah-in-ancient-mexicos-teotihuacan-designHebrew Kabbalah and Gematria numbering is found in the designing of the ancient Mexican city of TeotihuacanMon, 11 Nov 2013 18:31:02 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/15194/hebrew-kabbalah-in-ancient-mexicos-teotihuacan-designhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/14809/yata-no-kagami-the-mirror-of-yataSun, 18 Aug 2013 15:39:10 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/14809/yata-no-kagami-the-mirror-of-yatahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/14555/deciphering-rongorongoThe Decipherment of Rongorongo, the writing system of the Easter Island tablets; including: the contribution of scholars; a systematic methodology of deciphering Rongo Rongo in terms of scholarly work in the past and the indigenous mythology of Polynesia; flag glyphs that correspond with broader Polynesian chants; chants deciphered on the Rongorongo tablets; a verifiable syllable chart of Rongorongo writing; and a Rongorongo glossary - a first of its kind in the history of deciphering Rongorongo. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:16:38 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/14555/deciphering-rongorongohttps://www.boloji.com/articles/14505/evidence-of-pre-columbian-global-travelSolid archaeological evidence of global oceanic travel prior to Columbus. Many modern scholars brush this evidence off as false-science. However, something can be said for actual scientific facts versus bias maintaining imperialism via pseudo-history.... Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:17:36 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/14505/evidence-of-pre-columbian-global-travelhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/14383/phoenicians-in-the-americas--is-the-paraiba-stone-of-brazil-genuineA detailed decipherment of the Phoenician inscription to help determine its value in understanding 17th Century knowledge of Hebrew (if the inscription is a fraud) or to help understand transatlantic contact between the Old World and America prior to Columbus (if the inscription is genuine).Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:55:46 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/14383/phoenicians-in-the-americas--is-the-paraiba-stone-of-brazil-genuinehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/14271/in-search-of-the-ark-of-the-covenantA search for the location of the Ark of the Covenant on earth. The research follows evidence from the Hebrew Bible, the Greek Septuagint, as well as other early Middle Eastern sources, and finally the treasures recovered and transported by the Knights Templar to France, Scotland and Nova Scotia.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:41:14 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/14271/in-search-of-the-ark-of-the-covenanthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/14151/the-hopi-tablet-mystery-exploredThe Hopi Tablets are translated in this article, first according to the Hopi and then elaborations are drawn from global mythology. Some amazing discoveries are made for anthropology in general. The research will inspire all to help Indigenous philosophers motivate humanity to restore the earth.Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/14151/the-hopi-tablet-mystery-exploredhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13965/rongorongo-an-indigenous-holistic-approachEaster Island Tablet (Rongorongo) decipherment with focus on mythological context and Indigenous holistic approach to understanding the symbols used in rongorongo writing boards.Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:37:32 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13965/rongorongo-an-indigenous-holistic-approachhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13856/snow-in-jerusalem-mayan-prophecyAn update on the prophecies of the Mayan, Aztec and Indigenous peoples being fulfilled in the Shift or Great Turning event after December 21, 2012Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:42:44 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13856/snow-in-jerusalem-mayan-prophecyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13835/easter-island-tablet-decipherment--2The Decipherment of the Easter Island Tablets, Part II of the Canoe of Rata found on four Rongorongo Tablets of Rapa Nui, also called, the Grand Tradition. For the first time these tablets are deciphered . For more please visit : http://independent.academia.edu/AnonymousforIndigenousWorldViewThu, 17 Jan 2013 19:36:51 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13835/easter-island-tablet-decipherment--2https://www.boloji.com/articles/13822/easter-island-tablets-decipheredEaster Island tablet decipherment for the first time. Rapa Nui has 23 undeciphered tablets with Indigenous writing from the pre-Columbian era. This article contains a verifiable translation of the Grand Tradition, a chant that occurs on four separate tablets. The translation has revealed the broader Polynesian mythical hero, Rata and his canoe timing chant.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:37:46 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13822/easter-island-tablets-decipheredhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13658/end-of-the-world-prophecy--december-21-2012-part-iiiPart III of the End Times Prophecy December 21, 2012 with information on the Mayan city of Teotihuacan and how their designers used Hebrew Qabalah in the measurements of streets and pyramids.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:38:31 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13658/end-of-the-world-prophecy--december-21-2012-part-iiihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13583/who-is-quetzalcoatlAn Analysis of the December 21, 2012 Prophecies of the Maya and Hopi Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13583/who-is-quetzalcoatlhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13534/dr.-ambedkar-and-nationalismDr. Ambedkar was an iconoclastic social reformer who at the very formative years of his career realized what it meant to be an untouchable and how struggle against untouchability could be launched. The social reform movement of the caste Hindus could not win him to its side because of his existential understanding of the pangs of untouchability. The issue of untouchability, for social reformers, was a mere problem. This problem was exterior to them in the sense that it affects only the untouchables. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:53:47 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13534/dr.-ambedkar-and-nationalismhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13339/dec-21-2012-end-of-the-world-prophecyWhen I was a child on September 5th, 1975, a hysteria went about our schoolyard that this was the day that world would end. The hysteria drew up more of a playful energy among the children than out right fear. One of the religious groups of the day was seriously spreading the rumor. But September 5th came and went, but the world remained.Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:05:57 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13339/dec-21-2012-end-of-the-world-prophecyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13298/the-shinto-mirror-of-yata-inscription-in-japanCode: meta namedescription contentThe Mirror of Yata in Japan's Royal Shinto Shrine with Brahmi and Hebrew inscription finally deciphered.Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:57:48 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/13298/the-shinto-mirror-of-yata-inscription-in-japanhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13273/rongorongo-and-the-indus-scriptIn the decades following the discovery of the Indus Valley Seals, researches noticed a correlation between the script on the Easter Island tablets and the Indus Script. Here is a sample from the History of Writing illustrating the similarity between the Indus Script and the Easter Island (Rapa Nui) tablet writing called Rongorongo[i]. Column I, III, V and VII belong to the Indus Script. Sun, 19 Oct 2014 09:59:54 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/13273/rongorongo-and-the-indus-scripthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13055/india-forever-indiaIndia, a vast country like a continent, containing almost all the physical, mineral and environmental varieties of the world, a fountain head of spirituality, was the cradle of one of the oldest civilizations on earth. I think like Swami Vivekananda that it was the swing of my childhood, grove of my youth and it is the Varanasi or the divine refuge of my mature age.Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:43:30 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/13055/india-forever-indiahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/12837/new-light-on-the-cosmological-and-mythological-past-of-iranFri, 14 Sep 2012 23:26:48 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/12837/new-light-on-the-cosmological-and-mythological-past-of-iranhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/12813/indus-saraswati-script-uses-of-determinatives-and-dictionary-meaning-of-single-lettersMany of the Indus seals have a distinct feature where in the text a short vertical or two short vertical strokes are found. In some texts four cornered strokes are there. These signs distinctly separate one or more signs from some texts to others. These signs are identified as determinatives.Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:38:35 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/12813/indus-saraswati-script-uses-of-determinatives-and-dictionary-meaning-of-single-lettershttps://www.boloji.com/articles/11811/more-on-decipherment-of-indus-saraswati-scriptOne of the main features of the Indo-Aryan language group is the use of sign varieties applying different vowels to consonants. In the European language group vowels are used separately along with consonants. Here addition of vowels changes the consonants sign a bit, but the basic sign can be recognized without much effort. This Indian practice was identified first in Asokan Inscriptions which were inscribed in Brahmi script.Sun, 09 Sep 2012 18:41:40 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/11811/more-on-decipherment-of-indus-saraswati-scripthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/11802/Eighteenth century Bengal was like a famished beauty of a doomed regime. The conquering sword of the British was everywhere. On barren landscapes and withering fields the Imperial boots trod relentlessly. Like the grim reaper it harvested misery, destruction and tears all over the countryside. Everywhere there was desolation, everywhere there was need and everywhere there was the tragic smell of death. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:55:28 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/11802/https://www.boloji.com/articles/11693/origin-and-etymology-of-the-valuations-of-indus-saraswati-signsAcrology is the study for determining a symbol which is used to represent phonetically the initial sound (syllabic or letter) of the name of an object. As for example, 'A' is the first sound of Greek Alpha. It is the method of getting the letter from a pictogram, through phonogram and logogram. By this process, the first phoneme of the phonogram becomes the sign value of that pictogram.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:35:14 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/11693/origin-and-etymology-of-the-valuations-of-indus-saraswati-signshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/11543/pyramids-stupas-tombs-and-mausoleumsSat, 15 Oct 2011 19:56:55 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/11543/pyramids-stupas-tombs-and-mausoleumshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/11463/freedom-thoughts-are-freeWed, 21 Sep 2011 11:36:10 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/11463/freedom-thoughts-are-freehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/11108/aspects-of-teaching-english-language-in-indiaThere are many languages in India. There recorded a total of 1652 mother tongues and over 190 recognised language varieties in the census of 1971 followed by languages with widespread currency [41 languages used for education, 58 taught as subjects and 87 used in media], Scheduled languages [Hindi, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujrati, Kannada, Malyalam, Oriya, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Sindhi, Assamese, Sanskrit] with Hindi at the top of the hierarchal order.Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:06:01 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/11108/aspects-of-teaching-english-language-in-indiahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/11090/the-antiquity-of-the-tradition-of-antler-worshipIt should open our eyes that in our own midst, in our own city, there live a handful of noble men who cherish their inheritance holding them close to their hearts. They are the propagators and inheritors of a glorious heritage of an agrarian past that could help a curious historian to trace its unbroken lineage to the beginnings of history.Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:47:29 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/11090/the-antiquity-of-the-tradition-of-antler-worshiphttps://www.boloji.com/articles/11089/antler-worship-in-bali-and-south-travancoreSat, 11 Jun 2011 18:08:36 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/11089/antler-worship-in-bali-and-south-travancorehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10993/british-colonial-prejudiced-press-coverage-of-the-first-war-of-indian-independenceSun, 15 May 2011 17:58:03 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/10993/british-colonial-prejudiced-press-coverage-of-the-first-war-of-indian-independencehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10972/the-revolutionaries-of-1857Sun, 15 May 2011 17:56:54 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/10972/the-revolutionaries-of-1857https://www.boloji.com/articles/10780/malabar-rediscoveredFri, 08 Apr 2011 19:43:50 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/10780/malabar-rediscoveredhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10690/the-aryan-tryst-with-the-dravidians--2Built vasthu-wise, invariably 99% of the traditional houses of Travancore are oriented towards the east. Apart from presenting the same look, the name of the living space bears the same appellation in all places. Poorvam means front as well as the east. Divasamukham means daybreak. Viewing the sun from the poomukham enabled one to calculate the effects of the changing positions of the sun, to carry out agricultural activities. This shows that poomukham might be a shortened form of poorvamukham, which captures the idea of eastern orientation.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:27:23 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/10690/the-aryan-tryst-with-the-dravidians--2https://www.boloji.com/articles/10689/the-aryan-tryst-with-the-dravidiansThe Aryans who entered India around the middle of the second millennium BC., certainly met the Dravidians, who were at that time located in northwestern India. The Rgvedic Sanskrit, the earliest form of Sanskrit known (c.1500 BC), reflects this Aryan tryst with the Dravidians. Therein one can find lexical items borrowed from Dravidian that bear testimony to this rendezvous. Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:29:16 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/10689/the-aryan-tryst-with-the-dravidianshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10657/a-new-light-on-the-decipherment-of-indus-saraswati-scriptIn the year 1874-75, A. Cunninghum got some unknown seals from Harappa of Beluchistan region. The signs and symbols inscribed on those seals were totally unfamiliar at that time. Though he had published his theory on them in the journals, he had but a little idea that it would lead to the gates of a treasure trove in the world of ancient history. The treasure-hunt was actually started in 1921 by R. D. Banerjee and D. Sahani under the guidance of John Marshall, the then Director of the Archaeological survey of India.Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:32:35 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/10657/a-new-light-on-the-decipherment-of-indus-saraswati-scripthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10381/the-word-nangol-decipheredThe efficient and satisfactory collaboration of the athletes in a relay run in carrying the baton from start to finish is always a telling figure of speech. The central group that carries the baton to a certain point, hands over the same to a peripheral group that becomes, for a time, central. A relay race staged between different language communities of successive agriculturists is one wherein they passed on the knowledge of the plough as a relay baton. In the relay race, the last may come first, and the first last. The geographical zigzag of terms related as a result has made the term nangol a word puzzle. An attempt is made here to find which language did pioneer the rally.Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:31:17 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/10381/the-word-nangol-decipheredhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/6712/ashokas-last-giftSun, 19 Feb 2012 10:34:13 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/6712/ashokas-last-gifthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/6711/hinduism-a-holy-water-religion--2Sat, 25 Sep 2010 18:40:27 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/6711/hinduism-a-holy-water-religion--2https://www.boloji.com/articles/1038/language-and-architecture-of-ancient-indiaThe oldest surviving structures of ancient India are its temples. It gives us a glimpse of the glory of architecture that was taken to its summit with solid stone structures that even today stand as monuments to the richness of the imaginations of the ancient Indians.Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:22:58 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/1038/language-and-architecture-of-ancient-indiahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/863/tulu-language-its-script-and-dialectsTulu language is one of the five Dravidian languages of South India (Pancha-Dravidian Bhasha in addition to Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and MalayalamThu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/863/tulu-language-its-script-and-dialectshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/805/history-of-islam-in-india-islam-in-modern-indiaA middle ground has to be sought both by the minority Muslims and the majority Hindus in India. There has to be an exchange of moderate ideas in a non-religious context that does not cross the line of infuriating the religious faction. From a distance this looks like an impossible feat as both sides have vowed not to give an inch. This rigidity has made the clash of two of the great religions all the more difficult to avoid.Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:47:15 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/805/history-of-islam-in-india-islam-in-modern-indiahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/804/history-of-islam-in-india-nizam-of-hyderabad-and-tiger-of-mysoreSat, 20 Nov 2010 06:46:05 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/804/history-of-islam-in-india-nizam-of-hyderabad-and-tiger-of-mysorehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/802/history-of-islam-in-india-sultans-and-nawabs-of-the-southSat, 09 Apr 2011 01:59:30 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/802/history-of-islam-in-india-sultans-and-nawabs-of-the-southhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/800/history-of-islam-in-india-other-mughalsWhen Aurangzeb died close to the age of ninety, there were seventeen legitimate claimants to the throne that included not only his sons but also his grandsons and great grandsons.Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:42:53 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/800/history-of-islam-in-india-other-mughalshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/799/history-of-islam-in-india-quintessential-orthodox-aurangzeb-1618-1707Aurangzeb proclaimed himself emperor in 1658 and confined his father to the hallways of the Agra fort. He gave himself the title of Alamgir, Conqueror of the Universe and immediately set upon his dream of expanding his empire. In addition to Assam and Kashmir, he also claimed Tibet. Deccan had already been subdued except for the trouble being created by the Marathas.Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:37:14 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/799/history-of-islam-in-india-quintessential-orthodox-aurangzeb-1618-1707https://www.boloji.com/articles/797/history-of-islam-in-india-king-of-the-world-shah-jahan-1592-1666Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:32:32 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/797/history-of-islam-in-india-king-of-the-world-shah-jahan-1592-1666https://www.boloji.com/articles/795/history-of-islam-in-india-the-world-conqueror-jahangir-1569-1627Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:33:44 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/795/history-of-islam-in-india-the-world-conqueror-jahangir-1569-1627https://www.boloji.com/articles/793/history-of-islam-in-india-a-true-monarch-akbar-the-great-1543-1605Akbar (1543-1605) was only thirteen when his father died of an unfortunate accident in the palace at Delhi. In his haste to rush down the stairs to answer the call for prayer, Humayun slipped and fell to his death. Akbar was thrust into the forefront of an empire in jeopardy. Unlike his father and grandfather, Akbar was an Indian by birth.Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:32:12 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/793/history-of-islam-in-india-a-true-monarch-akbar-the-great-1543-1605https://www.boloji.com/articles/792/history-of-islam-in-india-the-fugitive-king-humayun-1508-1556Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:40:24 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/792/history-of-islam-in-india-the-fugitive-king-humayun-1508-1556https://www.boloji.com/articles/790/history-of-islam-in-india-the-mighty-mughalsA vigorous warrior and trooper, Babur was the epitome of fitness. He was comfortable on the saddle as a warrior or as a connoisseur of great pieces of literature and poetry. A romantic with nostalgia and a softhearted love for his central Asian homelands, Babur was a tireless soldier.Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:26:08 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/790/history-of-islam-in-india-the-mighty-mughalshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/785/history-of-islam-in-india-the-sayyids-and-the-lodisSat, 20 Nov 2010 06:23:21 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/785/history-of-islam-in-india-the-sayyids-and-the-lodishttps://www.boloji.com/articles/784/Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:20:24 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/784/https://www.boloji.com/articles/783/history-of-islam-in-india-ala-ud-din-and-his-eunuch-generalA small party of guards accompanied Feroz Shah I as he sailed downriver to meet his nephew and son in law. The old sultan was slain as soon as he set his foot on the shore. While the severed head was still bleeding, Ala-ud-din was pronounced as the next ruler of Delhi. Before he reached Delhi he dispensed off his co-conspirators, as they were not to be trusted.Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:18:18 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/783/history-of-islam-in-india-ala-ud-din-and-his-eunuch-generalhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/782/history-of-islam-in-india-the-sultanates-of-delhiQutb-ud-din came to power after a bloody struggle, which is the norm after any succession battle of Muslim India. He became the founder of the Slave Dynasty (because they were slaves at one time) and came to power in 1206.Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:15:54 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/782/history-of-islam-in-india-the-sultanates-of-delhihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/780/history-of-islam-in-india-the-terror-that-came-from-afghanistanSat, 20 Nov 2010 06:14:05 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/780/history-of-islam-in-india-the-terror-that-came-from-afghanistanhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/778/history-of-islam-in-india-the-marauders-who-came-in-from-the-mountainsWithin twenty years after the death of Muhammad in 632, the Arab forces in a remarkable succession of success, despite lacking any sophistication in military craft, were able to overrun the mighty Byzantine Empire in Syria and Egypt, the Sassanid Empire in Iraq and Iran. Forty years later, much of North Africa, Spain and Afghanistan were added to the Arab domains. In a few short years the Muslims were able to accomplish more than what even the great Alexander or Caesar could not.Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:12:22 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/778/history-of-islam-in-india-the-marauders-who-came-in-from-the-mountainshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/776/history-of-islam-in-indiaSat, 02 Feb 2013 17:40:59 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/776/history-of-islam-in-indiahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/771/Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:52:40 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/771/https://www.boloji.com/articles/768/eighteenth-century-india-french-and-english-rivalryDuring the latter half of the 17th century another foreign power set its eyes on the fruitful Indian trade. They were the last of the four Europeans to make their mark in India (Portuguese, Dutch and the English had preceded them). A French dreamer and entrepreneur Jean-Baptiste Colbert started the French East India Company (Compagnie des Indes Orientales) in 1664 with an investment of fifteen million livres tournois (about 600,000 British Pounds.) The early steps taken to colonize Madagascar proved futile. But in 1669 a trading post was established in Surat by the Francois Caron with the help a Persian named Marcara. Marcara also helped to broker a deal with the ruler of Golconda and established a French trading post in Masulipatam (called Machlipatnam now) giving them access to Bay of Bengal.Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:22:45 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/768/eighteenth-century-india-french-and-english-rivalryhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/766/first-europeans-in-india-the-portuguese-and-the-britishNearly three decades before Babur ventured into India through the Hindu Kush Mountains to establish his kingdom in Delhi, and more than a decade before Krishna Deva Raya became the famed king of the southern kingdom of Vijayanagara, a Portuguese sailor by name Vasco da Gama circled around the Cape of Good Hope and landed at the Port of Calicut, on the Malabar coast of India. The year was 1498. This single event was to portend a race for supremacy in trade in the next century between the Portuguese and the British, with the Dutch and the French also taking more minor roles. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:19:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/766/first-europeans-in-india-the-portuguese-and-the-britishhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/763/was-nefertiti-an-aryan-princessDuring the 1993 Navruj (spring) cease-fire by Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan's PKK, then fighting a savage war since 1984 against cultural discrimination in south-east Turkey, I decided to renew my knowledge of the region, known as Mesopotamia, Assyria, the Fertile Crescent in history. Home of over 40 civilizations, known as Asia minor and Anatolia in the past, Turkey has more Greek sites than Greece and more Roman monuments than Italy.Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:15:11 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/763/was-nefertiti-an-aryan-princesshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/762/turkic-languages-their-contribution-in-the-development-of-hindustaniWe will consider the two major languages, Hindi and Urdu, which are widely spoken in Hindustan, although claims have been made that Urdu evolved out of Hindi and that Hindi is only Urdu written in Devanagari script.Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:12:20 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/762/turkic-languages-their-contribution-in-the-development-of-hindustani