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[image] Bhangarh Fort Located in the Aravalli hills of Alwar, Rajasthan, Bhangarh Fort is a blend of Rajput history and mystery. Built in the 16th century by King Bhagwant Das of Amer for his son Madho Singh, it was once a thriving town, now silent ruins. Entry is banned after sunset

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[image] Rani ki Vav, A Rajput queen’s timeless masterpiece. Built in the 11th century by Queen Udayamati in Patan, Gujarat, this magnificent stepwell reflects devotion, art, and royal vision. A UNESCO World Heritage Site with 500+ intricate sculptures across seven levels.

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[image] Deogarh Fort, Deogarh (Sikar), Rajasthan Built in 1787 by Rajput ruler Rao Raja Devi Singh Shekhawat to defend the Sikar Thikana, it reflects classic Shekhawati style with fine stone carvings. Perched 2,100 ft high, it offers sweeping countryside views...now a quiet symbol of

[image] Ater Fort, Bhind, Madhya Pradesh A 350-year-old fort built by Bhadauria Rajput kings Badan Singh, Maha Singh & Bakhat Singh (1664–1668). A stunning blend of history, heritage, and Rajput architecture.

[image] Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur Perched on the Aravalli hills, “Cheel ka Teela” (Hill of Eagles), in Jaipur, Jaigarh Fort is a historic Rajput military fort built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh II to protect Amer Fort. Famous for its Rajputi architecture and the massive Jaivana Cannon.

[image] Derawar Fort, Punjab, Pakistan Where the Desert Meets History Amid the endless golden dunes of Cholistan stands Derawar Fort, a fortress that has watched centuries unfold. Originally built in the 9th century by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rai Jajja Bhatti of Jaisalmer, it remained

[image] Gagron Fort A magnificent example of Rajput architecture in Rajasthan. Built in the 12th century by Bijaldev Singh Dod and later ruled by the Khinchi dynasty for 300 years. A fort that faced 14 battles, symbolizing unmatched Rajput courage and sacrifice.

[image] Kangra Fort, Himachal Pradesh Perched in the lap of the Himalayas, Kangra Fort is one of India’s oldest and largest forts. Built by the Katoch Dynasty of Rajputs, it stands as a symbol of valor and heritage, overlooking the beautiful Banganga valley.

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[image] Sunday 26 April 1663 (Lord’s-day). Lay pretty long in bed talking with my wife … I got me ready and had a very good sermon of a country minister upon “How blessed a thing it is for brethren to live together in unity!” In the evening (my father being gone to my brother’s to lie

[image] 19 March 1664 Up and to the office, where all the morning, and at noon my wife and I alone, having a good hen, with eggs, to dinner, with great content. Then by coach to my brother’s, where I spent the afternoon in paying some of the charges of the buriall, and in looking over

[image] Saturday 6 June 1663 Lay in bed till 7 o’clock, yet rose with an opinion that it was not 5, and so continued though I heard the clock strike, till noon, and would not believe that it was so late as it truly was. I was hardly ever so mistaken in my life before. Up and to Sir G.

[image] Laxmangarh Fort, Rajasthan Perched atop a rocky hill in Laxmangarh town (Sikar district), this majestic fort reflects Rajput valor. Built in 1805 by Rao Raja Lakshman Singh, who founded Laxmangarh in 1807, it lies about 30 km from Sikar. A true gem of Shekhawati heritage.

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[image] 29 April 1664 Up betimes, and with Sir W. Rider and Cutler to White Hall…. after dinner my wife and I by coach to see my Lady Sandwich, where we find all the children and my Lord removed, and the house so melancholy that I thought my Lady had been dead, knowing that she was not

[image] Saturday 16 May 1663 Up with my mind disturbed and with my last night’s doubts upon me.* For which I deserve to be beaten if not really served as I am fearful of being, especially since God knows that I do not find honesty enough in my own mind but that upon a small temptation I

[image] 30 May 1664 Lay long, the bells ringing, it being holiday,* and then up and all the day long in my study at home studying of shipmaking with great content till the evening, and then came Mr. Howe and sat and then supped with me. He is a little conceited, but will make a discreet

[image] On this day, March 4, in 1861, the Confederate States of America adopted their first national flag. Known as the “Stars and Bars,” it would be used until 1863, when it was changed due to confusion with the U.S. Flag. This design was deliberately modeled after the U.S. flag (the

[image] Thursday 4 June 1663 In the Hall to-day Dr. Pierce tells me that the Queen begins to be brisk, and play like other ladies, and is quite another woman from what she was, of which I am glad. It may make the King like her the better, and forsake his two mistresses, my Lady

[image] Monday 4 May 1663 Up betimes … Whither by and by the dancing-mastercame, whom standing by, seeing him instructing my wife, when he had done with her, he would needs have me try the steps of a coranto, and what with his desire and my wife’s importunity, I did begin, and then was

[image] 18 March 1664 Up betimes, and walked to my brother’s, where a great while putting things in order against anon; then to Madam Turner’s and eat a breakfast there, and so to Wotton, my shoemaker, and there got a pair of shoes blacked on the soles against anon for me; so to my

[image] Wednesday 6 May 1663 Up betimes and to my office a good while at my new rulers, then to business, and towards noon to the Exchange … I left them at the Exchange and walked to Paul’s Churchyard to look upon a book or two, and so back, and thence to the Trinity House, and there

[image] 17 March 1664 Up and to my brother’s, where all the morning doing business against to-morrow, and so to my cozen Stradwicke’s about the same business, and to the ’Change, and thence home to dinner … After office I to my brother’s again, and thence to Madam Turner’s, in both

[image] Tuesday 2 June 1663 Up and by water to White Hall and so to St. James’s, to Mr. Coventry; where I had an hour’s private talk with him…. And lastly, he confesses that the more of the Cavaliers are put in, the less of discipline hath followed in the fleet; and that, whenever

[image] Neemrana Fort, Rajasthan Built in 1464 by Rao Rajdev, this fort of the Chauhan Rajputs is now a heritage hotel. Located on the Aravalli hills, its seven palaces showcase Rajput architecture, royal decor, and breathtaking views.

[image] 24 March 1664 Called up by my father, poor man, coming to advise with me about Tom’s house and other matters, and he being gone I down by water to Greenwich, it being very-foggy, and I walked very finely to Woolwich, and there did very much business at both yards, and thence

[image] Sunday 3 May 1663 (Lord’s day). Up before 5 o’clock … So made myself ready and to church, where Sir W. Pen showed me the young lady which young Dawes, that sits in the new corner-pew in the church, hath stole away from Sir Andrew Rickard, her guardian, worth 1000l. per annum

[image] 23 March 1664 So to the office, where very busy all the morning, and so to the ’Change, and off hence with Sir W. Rider to the Trinity House, and there dined very well: and good discourse among the old men of Islands now and then rising and falling again in the Sea, and that

[image] Kuchaman Fort, Rajasthan A magnificent 9th-century hilltop fortress, built around 760 CE and known as one of the finest “Jagir” forts of the region. Reflecting the grandeur of Rajputana architecture, it stands as a true gem where history, art, and valor come alive.

[image] Friday 5 June 1663 Up and to read a little, and by and by the carver coming, I directed him how to make me a neat head for my viall that is making. About 10 o’clock my wife and I, not without some discontent, abroad by coach, and I set her at her father’s; but their condition

[image] 23 May 1664 Up and to the office, where Sir J. Minnes, Sir W. Batten, and myself met and did business, we being in a mighty hurry…. Towards noon I and my wife by water to Woolwich … Then to Mr. Falconer’s to a good dinner, having myself carried them a vessel of sturgeon and a

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[image] 15 June 1664 Up and by appointment with Captain Witham … I home to look after things for dinner. And anon at noon comes Mr. Creed by chance, and by and by the three young ladies: and very merry we were with our pasty, very well baked; and a good dish of roasted chickens; pease,

[image] An 1820 Irish harp by pure history and craftsmanship in one beautiful instrument.

[image] Loharu Fort, a gem of Rajasthan and pride of Shekhawati. Built in 1570 by Thakur Arjun Singh, it began as a mud fort under Shekhawati rule. A true symbol of Rajput valor, heritage, and legacy, reflecting centuries of courage and cultural brilliance.

[image] Friday 12 June 1663 Up and my office, there conning my measuring Ruler, which I shall grow a master of in a very little time. At noon to the Exchange and so home to dinner, and abroad with my wife by water to the Royall Theatre; and there saw “The Committee,” a merry but

[image] 14 June 1664 Up and to the office, where we sat all the morning … So home to dinner, and after dinner by coach to Kensington. In the way overtaking Mr. Laxton, the apothecary, with his wife and daughters, very fine young lasses, in a coach; and so both of us to my Lady

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[image] Tuesday 5 May 1663 Up betimes and to my office, and there busy all the morning … Dined at home, and after dinner up to try my dance … Thence to my office busy writing letters, and then came Sir W. Warren, staying for a letter in his business by the post, and while that was

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[image] Sunday 29 March 1663 (Lord’s day). Waked as I used to do betimes, but being Sunday and very cold I lay long, it raining and snowing very hard, which I did never think it would have done any more this year. Up and to church, home to dinner. After dinner in comes Mr. Moore, and

[image] 20 May 1664 Up and to my office, whither by and by comes Mr. Cholmely, and staying till the rest of the company come he told me how Mr. Edward Montagu is turned out of the Court, not [to] return again. His fault, I perceive, was his pride, and most of all his affecting to seem

[image] 18 May 1664 Up and within all the morning, being willing to keep as much as I could within doors, but receiving a very wakening letter from Mr. Coventry about fitting of ships, which speaks something like to be done, I went forth to the office …* So home again and to Sir W.

[image] 25 March 1664 (Lady-day).* Up and by water to White Hall, and there to chappell; where it was most infinite full to hear Dr. Critton. Being not knowne, some great persons in the pew I pretended to, and went in, did question my coming in. I told them my pretence; so they turned

[image] 30 April 1665 Great fears of the sickenesse here in the City, it being said that two or three houses are already shut up. God preserve as all! “the sickenesse” The Great Plague would go on to kill an estimated 100,000 people (almost a quarter of London's population) in 18

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[image] Thursday 5 March 1663 Rose this morning early, only to try with intention to begin my last summer’s course in rising betimes. So to my office a little, and then to Westminster by coach with Sir J. Minnes and Sir W. Batten … In the Hall I do hear that the Catholiques are in

[image] 16 June 1664 I lay in my drawers and stockings and wastecoate till five of the clock, and so up; and being well pleased with our frolique, walked to Knightsbridge, and there eat a messe of creame, and so to St. James’s, and there walked a little, and so I to White Hall, and took