Have you ever wondered why the topic of dinosaurs in India seems absent from common knowledge?
In truth, dinosaurs thrived in the Indian peninsula 250 to 65 million years ago, and they were unlike any others seen globally.
Sadly, many people, including myself, aren't aware of this, which is why I'm sharing this #thread.
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The very first dinosaur discovery, Titanosaurus Indicus, unearthed from the Deccan Traps in Jabalpur, dates back to 1832 and is 70 million years old. After vanishing in 1877, it made a dramatic comeback, resurfacing in the Shiwalik Gallery of the Indian Museum.
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Titanosaurus blanfordi was 2nd dino remain found in Pisdura, Maharashtra.
Rajasaurus - Regal Lizard remains were found in Kheda, Gujarat and Jabalpur MP. This 30 feet giant roamed in India around 70-65 Mya
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Rajasaurus - Regal Lizard remains were found in Kheda, Gujarat and Jabalpur MP. This 30 feet giant roamed in India around 70-65 Mya
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Rajasaurus - the majestic Regal Lizard, whose formidable remains were unearthed in the regions of Kheda, Gujarat, and Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. This awe-inspiring 30-foot predator roamed the ancient Indian subcontinent approximately 70-65 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period, a time when dinosaurs dominated the Earth.
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Jainosaurus is a remarkable example of a primitive titanosaur from the Late Cretaceous period. This colossal dinosaur reached an impressive length of 70.5 feet and weighed around three tonnes. It was named in honor of Sohan Lal Jain, a pioneering Indian paleontologist who contributed significantly to our understanding of prehistoric life. Fascinatingly, a bone of the Jainosaurus is preserved in the Nasik Museum, offering a tangible connection to this majestic creature from a bygone era.
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Isisaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur belonging to the Sauropod lineage, was named in honor of the Indian Statistical Institute. Stretching up to 69 feet, it shares a connection with Titanosaurus and sported a notably long and robust neck.
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Rahiolisaurus Is a genus of Abelisaurid dinosaur from the late cretaceous period of India. Greek for Rahioli Lizard, it was discovered near Rahioli village. It also roamed during the late cretaceous period, about 70-65 million years ago and was discovered in 2010
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Bruhathkayosaurus a massive sauropod dinosaur from the early Maastrichtian of India and is the second largest dinosaur found to date, with a length of 45 meters. Found in Kalimedu, TN was lost soon after discovering due to monsoon
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Kotasaurus Discovered from the Kota formation in Andhra Pradesh, Kotasaurus is Greek for Kota Lizard. It walked in India about 180-175 million years ago. it grew up to 30 feet long and weighed up to 10 tonnes. pp
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Fossil bone fragments of sauropod dinosaurs as old as nearly 100 million years discovered from an area around West Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya.
A stunning fossil of an Ichthyosaur has been unearthed in Gujarat, revealing a prehistoric giant akin to 6 SUVs parked end-to-end. This marine reptile, which once glided through ancient seas, was comparable in size to those that thrived in the frigid realms of the North Pole, offering a glimpse into a bygone era.
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Vasuki, the colossal reptile rocking the science world!
At over 40 feet long and 50 million years old, Vasuki rewrites prehistoric history. With armor-like scales, this giant predator is reshaping our understanding of ancient ecosystems.
Unearthed in Gujarat, India, Vasuki Indicus challenges the legendary Titanoboa. Fossils reveal a snake that once roamed India and ventured to Africa, making waves in the Eocene era. Excavated from Kutch, Gujarat, these findings are rewriting the reptile rulebook.
#Archaeology
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135-million year old dinosaur fossil in Kutch, Gujarat. Pieces of bones of the hip and two legs that have been found are around two feet long, suggesting that the dinosaur was at least 10 to 15 metre in length. Fig representative
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Lamplughsaura is a genus of sauropodomorph dinosaur from the Sinemurian-age (Early Jurassic) Dharmaram Formation in India, dating between 196 and 190 million years ago. The genus includes only one species, Lamplughsaura dharmaramensis. This species is known from several partial skeletons of a large quadrupedal animal measuring up to 10 meters (33 feet) in length. It was either a basal sauropod or, less likely, a more basal sauropodomorph.
The genus was named in honor of Pamela Lamplugh Robinson, the founder of the Geological Studies Unit at the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata.
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A distinct collection of fossilized dinosaur eggs, featuring an unusual egg-within-an-egg configuration, has been discovered at the Dinosaur Fossil National Park in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar District.
IMO, History is variable and rewritten by the rulers.
In this series here's a brief thread on an expected spurt of Krishna and Radha's relationship following the Mongolian incursion. The artwork, largely from Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi, portrays Krishna observing Radha, glancing at other gopis, or caught in moments of affection.
Take a couple of minutes to explore this intriguing twist. If you believe that these scene are from any epic pl do share
#Thread 🧵 Pic representational
This earliest find is after Akbar started interpolation.
In the scene,
- Krishna Kisses Radha.
- The crown are typical marriage crown during the period.
- There are persian vases placed in the back and front of the scene
The Page from the Boston Rasikapriya (Lover's Breviary)
India (Rajasthan, Amber?)
ca.1610 (Mughal rule)
Not sure which Purana mentioned this scene where Krishna can be seen making love on a swing in the central circle.
inscription: śrī ṭhākurā rī kṛḍā rā a. inscription_translation: [ Love] Games of Thakur [Krishna], page 131
Regardless of the patent under the name Ludo by Britisher Alfred in 1896, Pachisi (25) has been played in India for over 5000 years. #Archaeology uncovers cultural appropriation.
Bhanpur (3000 bce), Banawali Haryana (3000bce), Chandraketugarh (200 bce), Modern
in 1938, the American toy and game company Transogram launched a widespread board game edition titled Game of India, which was subsequently advertised as Pa-Chiz-Si: The Game of India
In America, there is evidence for home-made boards and boards without a clear origin from the 1850s. A dubious story credits the invention of Parcheesi to Sam Loyd who supposedly sold the rights to the game for $10 at one point but since Sam Loyd was a notorious self-publicist and deceiver, it is probably best to ignore this account. The earliest definite record is that John Hamilton of the Hudson River Valley claimed copyright to the game in 1867. Rights were sold to one Albert Swift who then sold them on to Selchow and Righter in 1870 and this famous company trademarked the game in 1874. Parcheesi went on to become the bestselling game for Selchow & Richter Co. for decades.
The later 'Frustration" based on Ludo and initially published by Irwin Toy was made popular in many countries using the marketing muscle of MB Games (Hasbro) ' in a plastic incarnation featuring the gimmick of a centrally placed "pop-o-matic" dice roller.
There appears a native woman upper selling goods to seemingly a converted. The contrast between the converted and native is startling. However, both seems to be from poor class.
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In another scene, a woman slave is being auctioned by a Portugese. The woman appears to be poor and covers only her waist.
Thread exploring the tradition of 'Nose-Piercing in India. Some believe it's inherently Indian, although it was actually foreign to Indian customs 1000 years back. Let's dive in.
Female Beauty #Archaeohistories
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The first mention of nose-ring (for nose piercing) is in Old Testament when Abhraham's servant gives his daughter-in-law 'Rebekah' a golden nose-ring ("Shanf" in Hebrew). This practice of gifting rings to brides continues even today.
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Nose-Pin or नथ is expressed on sculptures paintings in Moghul period not before
Tavernier (c. 1638 ce) describes of Arabian woman wearing Nose-Pins while other Traveller 'Hanway' speaks irreverently of the 'nutt' is proof of Nose-pin of Arabic origin
Matrimonial connection between ancient Greece and modern India
The similarities between these two civilizations are striking, from fathers arranging marriages for their daughters to wedding rituals spanning several days.
Vases dating back to 500-400 BCE found in Greece and artifacts from 200 BCE-200 CE found in Chandraketugarh, Bengal hint at a connection.
Let's begin
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Preparation for marriage | Finding the groom
A woman's guardian, or kyrios, was responsible for arranging her marriage, as she couldn't legally do it herself. She likely had some social contact with her future husband. Marriages within extended family groups, such as first cousins, uncles and nieces, second cousins, or half-siblings, were common.
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Preparation for marriage | The Dowry
In ancient Greek weddings, the first step was the dowry, provided by the woman's kyrios (guardian). It was usually given at the betrothal but could be delayed until the wedding ceremony if agreed upon.
The dowry often comprised money but could include items like furniture or, rarely, land. Non-monetary items were given a cash value. Land was seldom included, as men preferred to reserve it for their sons' inheritance.
While @ASIGoI established by Britishers preserving Graveyards, the descendent of Ajanta, the Bagh Caves in Madhya Pradesh, a series of fifth-century rock-cut caves adorned with exquisite Buddhist murals, are facing severe neglect despite their historical and cultural importance. Once vibrant with intricate artwork tied to the Ajanta school, the caves now suffer from water seepage and a lack of proper maintenance, putting the remaining wall art at risk of permanent damage.
Although these caves played a significant role in India's art history—the site today receives minimal tourist attention and no substantial preservation effort. Local authorities have voiced intentions to promote tourism around the caves, but immediate and focused conservation efforts are critical to prevent further deterioration of this invaluable heritage site.
@MinOfCultureGoI @narendramodi @DrMohanYadav51 @JansamparkMP @CMMadhyaPradesh @UNESCO A veena player. The original Bagh Cave paintings were made in tempera using mineral colours from ochre, clay, chalk, kaolin line, lamp-black, gypsum green glauconite, and lapis lazuli.
The rock-cut Bagh Cave temples served as monasteries for Buddhist monks who spent the monsoon months in meditation. Whilst the secular paintings depicted the life of their patrons, paintings such as the above portrayed the spiritual side of the monks’ lives.