History Under Your Feet

Valiappan Olaganathan Chidambaram Pillai, or more popularly known as V.O.C.  He was also called as Kapalottiya Tamizhan( The Tamil Helsman), one of the foremost freedom fighters of Tamil Nadu.

Andhra Kesari,Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu,  one of the great freedom fighters from Andhra Pradesh, and also the first Chief Minister of the newly created Andhra State.

Madan Lal Dhingra, close associate of Veer Savarkar, assasinated Curzon Wylie in London.

Madame Bhikaji Cama, revolutionary leader, close associate of Veer Savarkar, designed of the early versions of the Indian flag.

August 10, 1741- Battle of Kolachel, when  the Dutch were defeated by Marthanda Varma, ruler of Travancore,

Khudiram Bose, one of the youngest martyrs in the struggle for freedom, who sacrified his life for the country at the age of 18 years. 

August 9, 1925, the  Kakori Conspiracy or the Kakori Train Robbery an important chapter in the revolutionary struggle.

If one were to compile a history of medicine, in the world, the name of  Dr.Subbarow, would be standing right up there along with other greats like Alexander Fleming,  Ronald Ross.

Kamaraj also called as Kalvi Thanthi( Father of Education), 3 time CM of Tamil Nadu, played a crucial role in the establishment of two Prime Ministers- Lal Bahadur Shastri and Indira Gandhi earning him the ephithet of “King Maker”.

Veer Hammir founded the Sisodia dynasty of Mewar and began the reign of the Ranas.