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Mihir Bhoj, a Great General and Empire Builder

Sri Krishna - May 12, 2022

Mihir Bhoj of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty was India’s outstanding political figure in the ninth century. He is ranked with Dhruva Dharavarsha and Dharmapala as a great general and empire builder. Mihir Bhoj succeeded his...

Maharana Pratap: An Inspiration for Guerrilla Warfare

Sri Krishna - May 10, 2022

Maharana Pratap is a folk hero in India, especially in Rajasthan. He is recognised as the top Rajput ruler who strongly opposed the Mughal dynasty under Emperor Akbar. His military resistance against the expansionism...

Tikendrajit Singh – A true patriot of Manipur

Sri Krishna - April 4, 2022

Tikendrajit Singh is a known figure in Manipur. He provided leadership to the country’s freedom struggle in Manipur. He laid down his life during India’s freedom struggle. He was called the Lion of Manipur...

Baji Rao I – Most Dynamic Peshwa of the Maratha Empire

Sri Krishna - April 1, 2022

Baji Rao 1 is regarded as the most charismatic and dynamic leader in Maratha history after Shivaji. Baji Rao (18 August 1700 – 28 April 1740) is rated as one of the greatest military...

Hari Singh Nalwa – General par excellence under Maharaj Ranjit Singh

Sri Krishna - March 28, 2022

Hari Singh Nalwa (1791–1837) was one of the top generals of the renowned Sikh King Maharaj Ranjit Singh. As the Commander-in-Chief of the Sikh Khalsa Fauj, the army of the Sikh Empire, Nalwa was...

The Rise of Banda Bahadur, An Exceptional Military Leader

Devendra Singh - March 26, 2022

The Battle of Chamkaur changed the course of history in Punjab. It gave rise to one of the greatest military strategists – Banda Bahadur. He became so popular in Punjab that many people began...