Category Heritage

Sidi Saiyed Mosque

Sidi Saiyed Mosque and its connection with IIMA

The Sidi Saiyed Mosque in Ahmedabad was built between 1572-73 by Sidi Saiyed, a Habshi nobleman. Habshis are people from Abyssinia, which is modern-day Ethiopia. Long before the trade between Africa’s east coast and India’s west coast flourished, many Habshis…

Tawang Monastery

Tawang: A hill station ‘chosen by the horse’

Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill station known for its breathtaking views, snow-capped mountains, scenic valleys and serene lakes. The town is home to the Tawang Monastery, the largest monastery in India and the second-largest in the world…