Image 1 — It’s still crazy to think how close we came to losing our linguistic identity in the 19th century.
Image 2 — It’s still crazy to think how close we came to losing our linguistic identity in the 19th century.
▲ 80 r/Odisha

It’s still crazy to think how close we came to losing our linguistic identity in the 19th century.

If it wasn't for visionary leaders like Shri Fakir Mohan Senapati, Shri Gauri Shankar Ray, and the resistance of the local community who fought to defend the language, the map and cultural identity of Odisha would look completely different today.

u/Glum-Cook3496 — 4 days ago

Large earthen pot with the outer surface and the lid painted with Pattachitra, Odisha Museum.

Pattachitra is a traditional painting style from Odisha. It is mainly made on cloth using natural colors but can also be found on pots ,palm-leaf and manuscripts.The paintings often show stories of Lord Jagannath, Krishna, and other Hindu gods. Pattachitra is famous for its bright colors, beautiful designs, fine lines, and detailed traditional artwork.

u/Glum-Cook3496 — 1 month ago

Mahārājādhirāja Samudragupta,seated in royal ease on a couch and playing the vīṇā

Samudragupta was a powerful Gupta emperor, famed for military conquests, poetry, and musical talent, especially his skill with the veena.He Conquered most of the North India , East India and parts of South India during his military campaign.Samudragupta is not just one of the greatest gupta ruler but also one of the greatest Ruler to Rule in India .

u/Glum-Cook3496 — 1 month ago

If you had to pick one, who paved the way for the British Raj more: Mir Jafar or Baji Rao II?

Mir jafar famously known for betraying the Bengal nawab and helping Britishers to win battle of Plassey .

Baji rao II had allied with Britishers because he was removed as peshwa and needed their help to regain his position while sacrificing the autonomy of Marathas .

u/Glum-Cook3496 — 1 month ago

The Most chill Chatrapati

Shahu often emptied royal treasuries to feed the starving, rehabilitate warbtorn villagesnd provide relief to refugees, drawing deep from his own childhood memories of deprivation. His court at Satara patronize scholars, saints, and artists irrespective of their ideological or sectarian backgrounds.

Instead of executing rivals like Tarabai or punishing opposing nobles, he offered honorable livelihoods, and deep empathy turning bitter enemies into loyal allies to build a unified Maratha Empire.He is often compared with Angraj Karna for his generosity by the poet of his time

He has a title of ajatshatru means one without any enemy.Bro be like I have no enemies

u/Glum-Cook3496 — 1 month ago
▲ 266 r/Buddhism

What do you guys thinks about cureent Dalai Lama?

Do buddhist community Give him same respect as christians give to pope?

I know I sound childish but I m so much curious to know about it

I have also seen many Chinese media making fun of him so is the criticism valid or just propaganda.

u/Glum-Cook3496 — 1 month ago

A beautiful stone carving of King Narasimha Deva I, Eastern Ganga Dynasty

Narasimha Deva I was a powerful ruler of Eastern ganga dynasty known for building Konark sun temple,Simachalam Temple and raibania fort (biggest medieval fort of East India)

u/Glum-Cook3496 — 2 months ago

Why were the Marathas unable to permanently end Portuguese rule in Goa ?

Despite numerous success of maratha forces against Portugese why they never bother to completely end the Portugese rule .

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u/Glum-Cook3496 — 2 months ago