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The origin and history of Paithani sari
The Paithani sari tells a tale that is deeply rooted in history.
Aftermath of the Second World War and gold
The decolonization and consequent freedom that India gained in 1947 came too soon for the young nation that was far too new to flourish in the tumultuous war ridden political terrains of the times.
Gold Standard – a detailed view
It has been well established that the world has seen a lot of fluctuations with regards to finances, trade and value interactions in the last century.
Space life possible with gold
Surprising as this may sound, gold is useful in research into cures for cancer.
When emperor Jahangir weighed his son in gold
On July 31, 1607, Jahangir, the Mughal emperor of India, ordered his son Prince Khurram to be weighed in gold coins as part of the celebration of his 15th birthday.
The lost treasure of Vijayngara
On January 26, 1565, the Hindu empire of Vijayngara confronted the combined armies of the Islamic Deccan Sultanates of Ahmednagar, Berar, Bidar, Bijapur, and Golconda at the battlefield of Talikota (about 60 kms from Bijapur in North Karnaka).
How gold rushes shape history?
How Gold Rushes affect the world and redefine history
Gold coins from the British era
Different forms of gold coins made and used during British rule in India
How gold was perceived in the Mughal era?
Introduction to gold coins made and used during Mughal period
The world’s rarest and most expensive gold coins
A walk through of the rarest and most expensive gold coins that exist in the world today.