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The Court of Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II

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Rudra Veena, a classical string instrument

Pattachitra, a traditional painting of Odisha

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The National Virtual Library of India is a project of the Ministry of Culture, managed by IIT-Bombay. The project began in the year 2015.

IIT-Bombay has successfully developed the ‘Indian Culture Portal’ (www.indianculture.gov.in) which is the single source for a variety of resources related to Indian history, heritage and culture. The portal is designed for varied audiences from students, researchers to academicians or even history/heritage enthusiasts.

The Indian Culture portal was launched by the Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (I/C), Shri Prahlad Singh Patel on the 10th of December 2019. The portal provides content sorted into 22 different categories.

All the data (both digital and bibliographic) on the Indian Culture Portal has been provided by the various MoC organisations.

The Indian Culture portal will be available on mobiles as Android app and iOS app. The content of this portal is also available on the UMANG app of Govt. of India.

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The Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the Royal Family of Travancore

Lord Padmanabha and His Dasas

This story recounts the history the Padmanabhaswamy Temple and the Royal Family of Travancore associated with it.
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The Jagannath Temple - Puri

The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the ‘Char Dhams’ in Hindu tradition. It is home to Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balbhadra.
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Delhi Durbars

The Delhi Durbars were grand events organised by the Viceroys of India to mark the coronation of Emperors or Empresses. Hence, these were also known as the Coronation Durbars.
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Simla: The Summer Capital

Far from home, the British recreated a ‘little England’ tucked away in the Himalayan foothills. Simla was pulled from obscurity and made the summer Capital of one of England’s largest colonies, India.
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The Life of Sanchi Monument: The Story of its Rediscovery and Return

Sanchi Monument: A Rediscovery

This story narrates the history of the Sanchi monuments from the time of its discovery by British colonial officials at the beginning of the 19th century.
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Gandhi's Satyagraha in Champaran

This story revolves around the oppressive tinkathia system of Indigo cultivation in Champaran and Gandhiji’s Satyagraha to help the peasants.

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Indigo Revolt in Bengal

This story deals with the system of indigo cultivation in Bengal, the exploitation of the Indian peasants and their bidroha against the oppressive European planters.
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Andaman: The Cellular Jail

The penal settlement on the Andaman Islands was successfully established on the 10th of March 1858. Attempts to do so once before had failed in 1786.

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Andaman: The Assasination of Lord Mayo

In February 1872, the Viceroy and Governor-General of India, Richard Bourke, 6th Earl of Mayo had come to the Andamans to inspect the penal settlement at Port Blair.
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Begum Hazrat Mahal

Begum Hazrat Mahal was one of the few women who challenged the British during the Revolt of 1857.
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Delhi: Imperial Capital of British India

Delhi: Capital of British India

The foundation of Delhi was laid at the Coronation Durbar of 1911 by King George V as the capital of British India.
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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on 13th April, 1919. It led to the killing of hundreds of unarmed Indians by General Dyer, a senior British military officer in the heart of Amritsar.
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Koh-i-Noor

The Koh-i-Noor is amongst the most celebrated gems in the world. It was taken from India under the terms of the Last Treaty of Lahore, signed in 1839. After being shaped and cut by the British, it now weighs 105.6 Carat.
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Bahadur Shah Zafar

The last emperor of the Mughal Empire and the prominent face of India's first war of independence.
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Karva Chauth

Karva Chauth is a festival celebrated annually by married Hindu women in which they observe a fast from sunrise to moonrise and pray for the well-being of their husbands.

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9 August – International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples was first pronounced by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1994, to be celebrated every year during the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples (1995–2004). In 2004, the Assembly proclaimed a Second International Decade, from 2005–2015, with the theme of "A Decade for Action and Dignity". People from different nations are encouraged to participate in observing the day to spread the UN's message on indigenous peoples. Activities may include educational forums and classroom activities to gain an appreciation and a better understanding of indigenous peoples. By resolution 49/214 of 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided that the International Day of the World's Indigenous People shall be observed on 9 August every year during the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People.