Cultural Heritage of India | Handicraft | Art of Weaving, Embroidery and Leather Industry

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Art of  Weaving and Embroidery           Ancient India had a unique place in the fields of hand weaving, embroidery and knitting. It was said that the whole piece of cloth of a particular size (Taka) of fine muslin of Dhaka could easily pass through a ring and could be adjusted in a matchbox. Moreover 'Galicha' (carpet of several regions), knitting work on attires and artistry etc. occupied a prominent place. Amongst them are Patola of Patan (Gujarat), Bandhani of Rajasthan, kanjivaram saree and kashmiri cloth having 'Kasab' work .           During the golden period of Solanki era, Gujarat had progressed in this field. During the reign of Siddhraj Jaisingh many artisans (weavers) came and settled in Patan and made the town world famous, especially for its Patola. Some weavers of Patan were the best artists particularly of Patola of Patan. This art of Patan is more than 850 years old. Only a handful people have the skill for such a complicated and time consuming art o
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Spread Of The Revolt Of 1857 In Indian States And Its Leaders

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Delhi and Bahadur Shah Zafar

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What is the role of Bahadur Shah Zafar in revolt of 1857 in Delhi?

        The soldiers reached Delhi from Merath (Meerut) in the morning on 11th May. They could capture Delhi with the help of the Indian soldiers present there. They convinced the 80-year-old Mughal Emperor, Bahadur shah Zafar to accept the leadership of the revolt. This news infused a new life in the revolt and many regions of India joined the revolt.

Kanpur and Nana Saheb


Nana-Saheb

What is the role of Nana Saheb in revolt of 1857 in Kanpur?

        Kanpur broke into the revolt on 4th june 1857 and Nanasaheb Peshwa was asked to assume the leadership of the revolt. However, they had to surrender to the Britishers following an acute shortage of food and water due to a 22-day long siege.

Bihar and Kunwar Singh


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What is the role of Kunwar Singh in revolt of 1857 in Bihar?

        Patna and Jagdishpur were the main centers of the revolt in Bihar. Kunwarsingh, a 70-year old landlord was the leader of the revolt. He fought bravely against the Britishers. During a battle, he got shot in his arm. To stop the poison from spreading into his body he chopped his hand off from the elbow and offered it to the river Ganga. He freed Jagdishpur from the British control before he died.

Jhansi and the great warrior Laxmi Bai

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What is the role of Laxmi Bai in revolt of 1857 in Jhansi?

        The Queen of Jhansi, Laxmibai was a great warrior. The Britishers did not accept her adopted son as the heir to the throne. This is the reason for her joining the revolt. She was one of the most skillful leaders of the revolt. She had also prepared an army of women to fight against the British. They fought bravely against the British. According to the British officials, Queen Laxmibai was one of the greatest women leaders in the revolt of 1857.

A brave army commander - Tatya Tope


Commander-in-chief-Tatya-Tope

What is the role of Tatya Tope with Nana Saheb in revolt of 1857 in Kanpur?

        Nanasaheb Peshwa had made Tatya Tope the commander of the army at Kanpur. Soon he became his trusted commander. He skillfully fought to free Kanpur playing the role of a commander for the first time in his life. For the next two years he played a major role in the revolt across the country. No one in his time had fought as many battles as he did.

        Soldiers from different parts of India had joined the revolt. From North India Bareli, Banaras, Allahabad, Agra, Azamgarh and Gorakhpur had joined. Ajmer, Nasirabad and Abu from the Rajputana and Gwalior, Mandsaur, Indore and Dhar from Central India participated in the revolt. Satara, Kolhapur, Savantwadi, Nargadh, Dharwad, etc. became active in the South. However, these centers were scattered.
Location: India

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