The Tiger of Mysore

This is the Water gate tunnel where Sultan and his few Soldiers fought hand to hand with British forces as a last stand. This tunnel you see in the picture has a door at the end which  was closed from inside by Mir Nadim (traitor) the killedar of Srirangapatna Fort and the soldiers inside of the Fort did not know that Tipu Sultan himself was fighting with his handful of soldiers at the end of this tunnel. Here is the picture of the same tunnel of water gate from other side Tipu sultan and his soldiers fought here against more than 3000 British soldiers of East India company consisting of two coloumn's One column of British infantry came from the inner ramparts from the breach and the second reinforcement division of David baird came from outer ramparts crossing the ditch or outer moat which separates the fort wall and hidden passage way. The battle here was so severe that at the end of the day when Britishers came here to search the b...

Tomb of Ahmed khan  In the middle of bustling town of silicon city that is Bengaluru there is at tomb standing silently behind HAL old airport road, near a dargah of Sufi saint Hazrat Nanawali Shah Rahmatullahi Alaih, here everyday many people visit to seek the blessings from Sufi saint. Here hardly anyone notice or even knows that there is very old Tomb just behind the dargah of Hazrat Nana wali Shah Rahmatullahi alaih, this Tomb is almost forgotten from the history and also from the memories of people. The first impression I had when I visited this Tomb was that this might belong to some other Sufi saint from 1900s but I was astonished after I translated the inscription that is placed near the entrance on a small stone slab. Stone inscription at the entrance of tomb It says Bismillahirrahmanirrahim la ilaha illallah muhammadur rasulullah  Khatba e Tariq Ahmed Khan marhum Farzand e subedar Bahadur Farid K...

The Iconic Russell Market  Russell Market is a bustling marketplace located in the heart of Bangalore, India. It is one of the oldest and most iconic markets in the city, having been established in 1927 during the British Raj. The market was named after T.B. Russell, who was the then Municipal Commissioner of Bangalore. The market spans over 7,500 square meters and is home to over 200 shops and vendors selling a wide range of products. The market is renowned for its fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and spices. It is also famous for its meat and fish stalls, where locals and visitors can find a variety of fresh seafood and meats at affordable prices. The architecture of Russell Market is impressive, with a central clock tower and a stunning red-brick facade that adds to the charm of the marketplace. The market is divided into different sections, with each section specializing in specific products. For example, the flower section is a treat for the se...