Tag Archives: Shivaji

Chhatrapati Shivaji: Simply Extraordinary

By | January 25, 2022

Marathas are a very sturdy and brave people. Once they inhabited the region of India called “Deccan” which is modern day Maharashtra and Northern Karnataka and some parts of Madhya Pradesh and Andhra. But extent of their valor is reflected in the fact that once they ruled even Delhi and many parts of South India.… Read More »

Janjira Island Fort

By | November 15, 2020

Murud is a beach 165 kilometers away from Mumbai. You go to Alibaugh which is also a beach town situated on the Arabian Sea and is halfway between Mumbai and Murud. The scenery of Konkan region is breathtaking after you leave the Alibaug for Murud. There are coconut palm and areca groves on the way.… Read More »

Kanoji Angre

By | October 25, 2020

There is no doubt about the fact that Shivaji was a great hero. Why I am saying was, he was, he is, and always will remain in the hearts of Indians. Some say he was Hindu king but that is not true. He looked upon his people without any discrimination. But the qualities I admire… Read More »

From Bombay to Mumbai

By | May 22, 2011

The Apollo Bunder Area There is no Gateway of India yet. Apollo Bunder with Gateway of India Church Gate Station Church Gate Old Church gate station now Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) aka Victoria Terminus (VT) Chhatarpati Shivaji aka Victoria Terminus Station