Tag: Indian History Through Map

(1) Valabhi / Valabhipura Vallabhi (modern Vala) is an ancient city located in Saurashtra peninsula near Bhavnagar. It was the capital of the ancient Maitraka dynasty. The Maitrakas came under the rule of Harsha in the mid-seventh century, but retained local autonomy, and regained their independence after Harsha’s death. Vallabhi was a noted center of […]

(1) Ucha On left bank of river Indus in Sind province of Pakistan. Frontier post during Delhi Sultanate. It remained a subject of constant threat and challenge for Balban, Alauddin Khalji and Md. Bin Tughlaq. Mongol seized it in 1245 but were unsuccessful. Again during Alauddin Khalji, Mongol attack was unsuccessful due to brilliant effort […]

(1) Adamgarh Adamgarh Hills is located in the Hoshangabad district in Madhya Pradesh. Adamgarh Hills are famous for the pre-historic rock shelters and paintings found in the hills. Stone age artefacts, lower palaeolithic and Meolithic implements have been excavated here. (2) Adichanallur Adichanallur is an archaeological sites located on the right bank of the Tambraparani […]