Tales from India
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Rai Parveen: Orchha’s Courtesan Who Charmed Emperor Akbar
When visiting Orccha, you will come across Rai Parveen Mahal, one of the most visited places there. It was built by Maharaja Indrajit Singh in 1618 for his beloved courtesan Rai Praveen with intricate work in Mughal architecture. While visiting this place, I learned about this folklore with is definitely worth sharing.
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The Love Story of Sultan Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati
Let me tell you the love story of the Sultan of Malwa, Baz Bahadur, and the singing shepherdess Roopmati who should become his queen. It’s not only a story of a royal wedding without motives like lust or a political alliance, but also of a tie between Hindus and Muslims.
It’s a wonder that there’s no movie with Deepika and Ranveer yet. I guess death by fire was more dramatic than poison, otherwise, Padmaavat might have become Roopmati instead. So let’s get started!
