History
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Of Turban and Flag
The 3rd Pir Pagaro, Pir Hizbullah Shah Rashidi, rose in rebellion against the British Raj in 1880 and the Hur…
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Barbados and the End of Monarchy
Barbados’ move to complete independence on 30 November 1966 was the logical outcome of deep-rooted political developments. John T. Gilmore…
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Popular Histories Have Influenced World Leaders
Who was this woman whose writing about history may have influenced the course of history in significant ways? Robert Brent…
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Johi Temple – A unique architectural monument
Temple has two typically constructed domes – one is high with approximately 70 feet in height while the other is…
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Jinnah continues to cause controversy in India
Jinnah has surfaced in Indian political discourse several times in the past, especially at the time of elections. To the…
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How the historic Lansdowne Bridge was built on Indus River
When completed in 1889, the Lansdowne Bridge became the longest rigid girder bridge span in the world. By John C. …
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Sufi Saints of Kotri Kabir
Kotri Kabir was formerly known as Rawar Kot or Rai Kot. Its history dates back to the pre-Islamic era when…
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Historic Jamia Mosque Khudabad
The walls of mosques are decorated with beautiful tiles, fresco paintings and the calligraphy. Aziz Kingrani Mian Naseer Muhammad Kalhoro…
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For the Sake of Love: The Jewish Women Left Behind
Egypt in the early 20th century had been a cosmopolitan country to which many Jews from the Mediterranean basin had…
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Nanakpanthis in Mithi
Guru Nanak Darbar and Astan of Mard Faqir are located in the same street in Mithi By Dr. Zulfiqar Ali…
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