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KHULDABAD: THE VALLEY OF SAINTS IN AURANGABAD

Despite all the developments India is going through, the traces of the past continue to exist as an integral part of the nation. Even the residents and the administering authorities have realized that preserving such places is important because it keeps us connected with the glorious past and helps us to look at things that are totally different from the modern places and structures. Khuldabad, a city in the Maharashtra state, has been home to many ancient structures and sites that attract tourists from near and far-off places in a bid to provide them an insight into the Indian history. Location Khuldabad is located in the district of Aurangabad, an important commercial and tourist centre of Maharashtra. History The city holds historical importance owing to the various events and its connection with people that are now an integral part of the Indian history. A large number of places in this city are associate with the presence of historical figures and events. Structure ...

Adichanallur: An Interesting Historical Site of Tamil Nadu

The existence of humans in the Indian subcontinent has been dated back to around 30,000 years. The modern technology has enabled us to excavate into the heart of the earth and learn the lifestyle of people who first inhabited this country. Apart from human skeletons, several objects are found in either original or dilapidated condition whenever an excavation is carried out. Such findings link us to the past and help us to learn about how we adapted ourselves to survive under the changing circumstances. One famous site which has been of a great help in learning about the history of India is Adichanallur in the state of Tamil Nadu. Location Adichanallur is a small site located at a distance of around 20 kilometers from the city of Tirunelveli. History The site, as the excavations suggest, has been famous for the excavations carried out here which date back to the eighteenth century. The first person to carry out an excavation at this site was Dr. Jagor from Germany, with his two...