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Secrets of Asmaka Janapada: Tracing Ancient Vidarbha’s Forgotten Kingdom
Ancient Asmaka Janapada in Vidarbha unveils a lost era of iron innovation, early trade, and royal intrigue.

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Aug 46 min read


Nagbhid: Ancient Megaliths and Modern Agriculture Shape Vidarbha's Historical Town
Nagbhid's prehistoric stone monuments reveal Iron Age mysteries while modern rice mills drive Vidarbha's economy today.

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Aug 47 min read


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

thenewsdirt
Aug 15 min read


Hinayana Buddhism in Vidarbha: From Ancient Stupas to Modern Revival
Marvel at Vidarbha’s ancient Buddhist sites and the bold revival that reshaped faith and heritage in modern times.

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Aug 111 min read


Forgotten Rulers of Vidarbha: The Rise and Fall of Mitras and Bhadras
Ancient coins reveal how Mitra and Bhadra kings once ruled Vidarbha before the Satavahana takeover erased their names.

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Jul 319 min read


How the Brahmi Script Shaped Ancient Communication in Vidarbha
Brahmi script transformed Vidarbha’s political rule, Buddhist culture, and early written records across centuries.

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Jul 318 min read


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

thenewsdirt
Jul 308 min read


Nashik Prashashti: Ancient Queen's Stone Eulogy Reveals Lost Kingdom of Vidarbha
How a grieving mother's 1,900-year-old inscription carved in stone unveiled the dramatic conquest of Vidarbha.

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Jul 307 min read


Satavahanas in Vidarbha: Trade, Inscriptions and Lost Power
Buddhist stupas, Roman coins, and a vanished dynasty, Vidarbha’s Satavahana era left deeper marks than history admits.

thenewsdirt
Jul 294 min read


Bhadravati’s Hidden History: From Ancient Caves to Today’s Vidarbha Town
Trace Bhadravati’s journey in Vidarbha, where megalithic sites and ancient temples reveal a unique cultural story.

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Jul 286 min read


Chanda Kingdom: The Untold Story of Vidarbha’s Mighty Gond Empire
Unveil the powerful Chanda Kingdom’s rich history, culture, and legacy that shaped Vidarbha for nearly nine centuries.

thenewsdirt
Jul 2512 min read


Chimur Kranti: Vidarbha’s Three-Day Revolt That Shook British Rule
A village in Vidarbha broke colonial chains for three days, sparking fierce resistance that rattled the British Empire.

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Jul 2512 min read


Chimur Fort: From Gond Dynasty Stronghold to Symbol of Vidarbha’s Untold Revolution
Once a Gond dynasty fort, Chimur became ground zero for Vidarbha’s 1942 uprising, now remembered by a memorial.

thenewsdirt
Jul 2411 min read


Gawilghur Fort: The Untold Story of Vidarbha’s Most Defiant Stronghold
Once a prized hill fortress in Vidarbha, Gawilghur's ruins still guard centuries of battles, secrets, and lost empires.

thenewsdirt
Jul 246 min read


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

thenewsdirt
Jul 237 min read


Trivikrama Temple of Ramtek: 5th-Century Marvel of Vidarbha
Ramtek’s Trivikrama Temple reveals Vakataka artistry and ancient Hindu heritage in Maharashtra’s historic Vidarbha hills.

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Jul 228 min read


5 Great Forts of Vidarbha
Forgotten stone walls across Vidarbha still mark centuries of tribal rule, conquest, and shifting power in Maharashtra.

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Jul 214 min read


Ancient Splendour at Ramtek: The Rudra Narasimha Temple's 1,600-Year Legacy
Uncover the forgotten 5th-century Rudra Narasimha Temple built by a Gupta queen in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region.

thenewsdirt
Jul 215 min read


Chikhaldhara: Maharashtra's Only Coffee-Producing Region in Vidarbha Hills
Chikhaldhara, Vidarbha’s sole coffee hill station, crafts unique brews with citrus notes, facing climate and market hurdles.

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Jul 176 min read


Grace: The Marathi Literary Icon Who Put Vidarbha and Nagpur on the Cultural Map
Grace's journey from Nagpur's streets to Sahitya Akademi Award reveals how Vidarbha shaped Maharashtra's beloved literary icon.

thenewsdirt
Jul 157 min read
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