The sources provide an extensive historical and geographical overview of the Indian city of Vizag, also known by its colonial name Vizagapatnam and former name Vaijag, highlighting its transformation from a small fishing village into a major port city. The first two sources offer a chronological history of Vizag's major events, listing rulers from the Mauryan Empire to the establishment of modern institutions like the port and university, while also detailing its geographical features and cultural components like cuisine and festivals. The third source, inspired by B. Carmichael’s 1869 manual, focuses specifically on the 18th and 19th centuries, describing the city's colonial encounters with the Dutch, French, and British, its spiritual landmarks, and the socio-economic impacts of British governance and port upgrades. Together, the texts paint a comprehensive picture of the city's ancient roots, its strategic importance during the colonial era, and its ongoing evolution as a modern center of commerce and culture.

Recollections of an Indian Official 1928-1949 - Life in Koraput

Welcome to the podcast. Today, we delve into the experiences of a British official in India between 1928 and 1949, as recollected by Roger Bell. We'll explore his postings in various districts, including Koraput, Madras, and Sambalpur, offering a glimpse into the life and challenges faced by officials during this period.

In this episode, we examine the social and administrative aspects of British rule in India through the eyes of an official1. From encounters with local doctors like Dr. Appalaswami and dealing with dacoity6 to tiger-shooting and managing census operations9, we uncover the diverse responsibilities and interactions that shaped his career. Join us as we journey through the career of a British official in India, encountering outstanding doctors,troublesome panthers..., and the social life in Madras and the West Coast

This episode provides insights into the challenges and rewards of serving in the Indian Civil Service during a transformative period"

Recollections of an Indian Official 1928-1949 - Roger Bell

From 1928 to 1949, Roger Bell served in the Indian Civil Service (ICS) under the Government of Madras, offering a glimpse into the world of British colonial administration1. His story reveals the inner workings of the ICS1, the social lives of British officials in India2, and the political changes that shaped the subcontinent3. From his recruitment out of Oxford4 to his role in managing districts5, to his encounters with Gandhi's independence movement6, Bell's journey encapsulates a pivotal era in Indian history

The TU 142 Naval Aircraft Museum, also known as the "Pride for the City", is located on the beach road in Vizag.

The museum was formed in 2017 after the TU 142 Naval Aircraft was decommissioned at the Vizag each, having served the Indian Navy for 29 years.

The foundation of the museum was laid by Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh State, and it was inaugurated by the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind

The cost to convert the aircraft into a museum was INR 3.5 crore, with a total project development cost of INR 14 crore

The aircraft in the museum took its first flight on July 18, 1968, and was retired on March 29, 2017, at INS Rajali. The aircraft had given an accidental-free flying service of 30,000 hours to the navy.

The museum has an exhibition hall where you can see equipment such as a survival kit, engine, data recorder, propeller, anti-submarine missiles, and sonobuoys. The museum also features VR rides . Photography is not allowed inside the aircraft.The entry fee is ₹70 per person for adults and ₹40 per person for children, which includes a free audio guide. The museum is open from 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays, it is open from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Hawa Mahal, a palace in Visakhapatnam, India. Built between 1917 and 1923 by Maharaja Ramchandra Dev IV of Jeypore, it served as a summer residence and transit point. The palace's Indo-Gothic architecture is highlighted, featuring unique design elements intended to maximize cooling sea breezes. The Hawa Mahal has hosted numerous dignitaries and continues to be a significant landmark and popular venue for cultural events, also appearing in films. Sources offer varying details on construction, usage, and historical context.

Juggarow was one of the early pioneers of observational astron-omy in India who built his own observatory in 1840 at Vizag (Visakhapatnam). His legacy was continued by his son-in-law A.V.Nursing Rowtill 1892, his daughter till 1894, Madras Government till 1898, and his grandson till it became inactive in early 1900s. Observations of comets,planetary transits, stellar occultationsetc have been continued along with meteorological observations. Celestial photography was also started at the observatory. After 1898 the observatory’s activities were re-oriented towards meteorology. The establishment of the observatory, the personality’sinvolved and the final closing of the institution are described here.

The War of Padmanabham was fought on July 10, 1794 between British Colonel Pendergast sent by the Governor of Madras, John Andrews and The Rajah of Vizianagaram kingdom because 2nd Pusapati Vijayarama Gajapathi Raju or Pusapa􀆟 China Vijayaramaraju refused to Pay tax to Britih & also opposed British Governance on his Kingdom from the Time of his Grandfather. British got their full control over the Vizianagaram kingdom with loss of only 13 persons. The Ba􀆩le lasted up to a Span of 1hr or 1hr 30 min. At that me The British were well equipped with Rifles & Canons whereas the King lacks of those weapons. At that time both Vizianagaram & Visakhapatnam were united

Sinking of PNS Ghazi in the waters of Vizag

We did fooled fooled Pakistan into sending their sole long-range submarine to stalk the Indian aircra􀅌 carrier INS Vikrant outside Vizag port, while the carrier was safely harbored in the Andamans.

PNS Ghazi (SS 479) was a United States-built submarine that was leased by Pakistan in 1963. It operated in the 1965 and 1971 wars between India and Pakistan and was Pakistan's first submarine and remained the flagship submarine for Pakistan Navy un􀆟l it sank in 1971. It sank off the fairway buoy of Vizag near eastern coast of India during the 1971 war.

Why

During 1971 Indo Pak war, sensing a deteriora􀆟ng military scenario with the transfer of Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant close to East Pakistan, the Pakistan Military decided to negate the threat by deploying its flagship submarine Ghazi. On 14 November, Ghazi sailed out of harbour on a reconnaissance patrol under the command of Cdr. Zafar Muhammad Khan with 92 hands on board. It was expected to report on 26 November. The submarine sailed 3,000 miles