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Hail The ICE CREAM !!!

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF ICE CREAM Our favourite ice cream has a history as rich as those of the Romans From adults to children from rich to poor everyone loves ice cream and nobody is ever scared to scream out loud: “I scream for ice cream”. Ever wondered what the history of the most popular summer dessert is. So, let's dig a little deeper to know more about it’s creamy (or icy) history. divided by borders... united by ice cream The origins of ice cream can be dated back to 5th century BC . Ice cream finds its origin in the Persian Empire they would pour grape juice concentrate over snow and eat it during hot summers the snow was kept in underground chambers known as " yakchal ". From 323 to 350 6BC Alexander the great enjoyed ice crushed and flavoured with honey and flowers nectar. So we now have one more reason why Alexander is actually called the great because he loved ice cream. There were also sketchy reports that the Chinese like to have ice added to milk ...

ZINDA PIR ALAMGIR - The religious policy of Aurangzeb

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Aurangzeb ruled from 1658 to 1707. He was the last of the great Mughals. His title "Alamgir" means conqueror of the world. His career lasting 49 years was marked by many bloody revolts and war of succession. However, there is a lesser-known side of this King as well. 5th in the row, Aurangzeb was last of the 'Great Mughals' Penguin India Blog - WordPress.com Aurangzeb was an orthodox God-fearing Muslim. Unlike the earlier Mughal emperors, he had a very simple lifestyle. He was very well read in Muslim law (Shariyat) and religion. He ruled according to the wishes of Ulema and did not live a flashy life or spent lavishly from the Treasury. Even in between the thick of the battle he would kneel down to pray at the sunset. Therefore due to his simplicity and deep religious devotion, he was popularly called "ZINDA Pir" or living saint. Unfortunately, as a ruler, however, he was shortsighted. By giving up on his predecessors' policy of intolerance ...