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By 1867, Vidarbha was exporting as much cotton as Egypt to Manchester’s mills, reshaping its economy and landscape forever.

A deep dive into Nagpur's firefighting journey from colonial roots to modern challenges shaping Vidarbha's safety.

Uncover the harrowing story of Vidarbha’s 1876–78 famine, where drought and British rule turned hunger into a deadly crisis.

Uncover the vibrant ceremonies, legends and community spirit of Vidarbha’s awe-inspiring Koyapunem Festival.

Ancient Asmaka Janapada in Vidarbha unveils a lost era of iron innovation, early trade, and royal intrigue.

Nagbhid's prehistoric stone monuments reveal Iron Age mysteries while modern rice mills drive Vidarbha's economy today.

Ancient cities buried in Vidarbha’s soil reveal lost capitals, Buddhist hubs, and forgotten trade routes with royal links.

Marvel at Vidarbha’s ancient Buddhist sites and the bold revival that reshaped faith and heritage in modern times.

Ancient coins reveal how Mitra and Bhadra kings once ruled Vidarbha before the Satavahana takeover erased their names.

Brahmi script transformed Vidarbha’s political rule, Buddhist culture, and early written records across centuries.

Rare inscriptions in Nagardhan and Pauni reveal Vidarbha’s links to Gupta queens, Buddhist donors, and Satrap rulers.

How a grieving mother's 1,900-year-old inscription carved in stone unveiled the dramatic conquest of Vidarbha.

Buddhist stupas, Roman coins, and a vanished dynasty, Vidarbha’s Satavahana era left deeper marks than history admits.

Trace Bhadravati’s journey in Vidarbha, where megalithic sites and ancient temples reveal a unique cultural story.

Unveil the powerful Chanda Kingdom’s rich history, culture, and legacy that shaped Vidarbha for nearly nine centuries.

A village in Vidarbha broke colonial chains for three days, sparking fierce resistance that rattled the British Empire.

Once a Gond dynasty fort, Chimur became ground zero for Vidarbha’s 1942 uprising, now remembered by a memorial.

Once a prized hill fortress in Vidarbha, Gawilghur's ruins still guard centuries of battles, secrets, and lost empires.

Carved over 2,000 years ago, Vijasan Caves in Chandrapur reveal Vidarbha’s biggest early Buddhist monastic complex.

Ramtek’s Trivikrama Temple reveals Vakataka artistry and ancient Hindu heritage in Maharashtra’s historic Vidarbha hills.