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LATEST ARTICLES ( 29 )

• Deteriorating Heritage Of Hyderabad

  

  By Mohammed Mirza for TwoCircles.netThe concept of heritage sites living in neglect may not be new to us, but seeing neglect at such a scale all across the... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2020 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• The Deserted Mosques Of Hyderabad

  

  My article in the Muslim MirrorThough Muslims in Hyderabad are a minority today, the rich Muslim heritage of Hyderabad is inextricable from the city as it... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2020 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Hyderabad's Once Glorious Errum Manzil Palace In Danger

  

  Believe it or not, the Telangana government is hell-bent on destroying a historical palace in Hyderabad that was built back in 1870 by Nawab Fakhr Ul Mulk. Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2020 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Joining Team Menzene.com

  

  After a month’s of hard work and dedication to the icravehistory project, it is with great pleasure I announce that I’ll be joining the team over at... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Barkas: A Small Bit Of Yemen In India

  

  My article as appeared in The National YemenBy Mohammed MirzaA remote suburb amidst the metropolitan city of Hyderabad in Southern India lies a community whose... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Ibrahim Rouza, Bijapur – The Black Taj of South India

  

  2 huge imposing monuments stood in front of me, with an equally imposing gate guarding them with lush green gardens running along its pathways; this was my firs... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2014 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Al Hoson, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia

  

  By Mohammed MirzaAl BAHA – PENINSULA TIMES - They’re tall, they’re historic and they’re one of the most significant collections of freestanding treasures of... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Unruffled - Kodaikanal Lake

  

  We were on a long trip in South India, Kodaikanal in the state of Tamil Nadu was our last stop. After touring the length and breadth of beautiful hill station... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Charity Right, A United Fight Against Hunger

  

  I have noticed an issue that I wanted to address for quite some time but was unable to do so. Throughout my travels the amount of poverty that I have witnessed... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Madrasa of Mahmud Gawan, Bidar

  

  “Is this Mosque in Iran” was my first reaction when I saw a photo of this place. Well it’s not, located at 130 kilometers from Hyderabad in small town called... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Ooty Botanical Gardens, Tamil Nadu

  

  A newlyweds dream, a nature lovers favorite, Bollywood’s much loved shooting location, the beautiful hill station of Ooty has a reputation of being one of the... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2013 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Basavakalyan Fort, Basavakalyan, India

  

  Basavakalayan formerly known as Kalayani is one of the oldest cities in South India, so it does have a considerable amount of history. The city is located on th... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Sone Ki Toab (Golden Cannon), Golconda, Hyderabad

  

  To be honest I do not know why is it called Sone Ki Toab (Golden Cannon) as there is nothing golden about it. After a hard search in the Golconda fort I came... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Ramadan In India

  

  Mosque Opposite of Ibrahim Rouza, BijapurRamadan in India is a whole different experience due to many reasons, one of them being the fact that it’s a time when... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2012 HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Bengaluru

  

  Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace, Bengaluru, IndiaLocated right in the heart of Bengaluru within a busy bazaar is located this very unique palace. Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Kondapalli Fort, Vijaywada, India

  

  Vijaywada has not much to offer for history lovers but there is a fort at Kondapalli which is 16kms from the city of Vijaywada. Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2012 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Khush Mahal, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh

  

  The sole surviving structure of the mighty Tughlaq Empire in South India is the way I see it. It lies within Warangal Fort’s crumbling walls, and was constructe... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur, Karnataka, India

  

  Gol Gumbaz In the midst of the small and dull town of Bijapur stands a magnificent monument that speaks in great volumes about the town’s past glory. I am... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Srirangapatna & Mysore

  

  My initial plan was to go to Mysore but my tours provider told me that there is a tour which they provide of Mysore along with Srirangapatna which is only 30 km... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2012 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL

• Bhongir, Andhra Pradesh, India

  

  When I heard about this place called Bhongir, my first reaction was how come is it so close to Hyderabad and hardly anyone has heard of it.This place Bhongir... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2012 DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL