Am glad Chunar Fort still exists even if largely forgotten. And Sher Shah Suri sounds like an interesting character about who some screenwriter might write an excellent screenplay that finds it way into the hands of of a thoughtful director and an even more thoughtful producer if it's remotely possible that all three aren't extinct at least for now. Also Sher Shah Suri's name is so modern if still ancient possibly translating as Lion King Suri. And then wondering at the quirk that his name ended up being the name that Tom Cruise and Kati Holmes chose for their daughter meaning "sun" or "wise" in the Indian or Sanskrit context. That name sort of extends wise manly sun yang like characteristics to women if the name to given to women, who are more yinly like thought of as passive like the moon in the dark with similar characteristics. The reality of which seems reflected in some women in India, who are operate as the matriarchs of large families. And it shows how Indian culture finds it's way into exerting a positive influence out the past upon an ever more chaotic world. Thanks for historical posts like this. A pet peeve of mine is how some historical Hindi cinema films no matter how well produced, directed or acted are missing English subtitles. Maybe it's guilt, or from a fixed attitude that English speakers are totally indifferent to Indian history which British rule over India for 200 years, clearly demonstrates. But when English speakers are made more aware of Indian culture's positive influence on the world, then the evil barbarity of England's 200-year India occupation could or can be fully perceived. More please.
Thanks! I will be exploring more of Sher Shah Suri. I will need to go into specialized sites. The man was amazing, and I am an unabashed fan of this amazing person who lived about 500 years ago
Any person from the past is so amazing. You could even write a book about him so all that research about him would not to waste. Set it up as a university paper with rigorous standards. Write a nonfiction bio optic of the man. What is the amazing thing he did and set it up as a dramatic situation. That would be an awesome opener first chapter. Get at the essence of why he so amazing and write about him in interesting dramatic way. And you use your Substack to promote writing the book setting up it's launch and also use Instagram and LinkedIn to promote and market it. Sounds like a lot of work. But if you do it bit by bit it will come together over time. Also access any data on the name even on why Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise chose that name for their daughter. Also anything on the name Suri and why it is so popular. You are probably my age (74) but trust me working on a book will keep you going.
Sher Shah Suri is forgotten indeed, but is well remembered by historians! He was the first to build a similar structure near the Yamuna Doab, which later got sort of included in the magnificent Shahjahanabad and Lal Quila. Suri’s mahal was used by later Mughals a lot and was one of the residences of royal princes, including Dara Sikoh.
Suri’s coins were also one of the largest. Interesting article about Chunar. Hope to visit there one day!
Am glad Chunar Fort still exists even if largely forgotten. And Sher Shah Suri sounds like an interesting character about who some screenwriter might write an excellent screenplay that finds it way into the hands of of a thoughtful director and an even more thoughtful producer if it's remotely possible that all three aren't extinct at least for now. Also Sher Shah Suri's name is so modern if still ancient possibly translating as Lion King Suri. And then wondering at the quirk that his name ended up being the name that Tom Cruise and Kati Holmes chose for their daughter meaning "sun" or "wise" in the Indian or Sanskrit context. That name sort of extends wise manly sun yang like characteristics to women if the name to given to women, who are more yinly like thought of as passive like the moon in the dark with similar characteristics. The reality of which seems reflected in some women in India, who are operate as the matriarchs of large families. And it shows how Indian culture finds it's way into exerting a positive influence out the past upon an ever more chaotic world. Thanks for historical posts like this. A pet peeve of mine is how some historical Hindi cinema films no matter how well produced, directed or acted are missing English subtitles. Maybe it's guilt, or from a fixed attitude that English speakers are totally indifferent to Indian history which British rule over India for 200 years, clearly demonstrates. But when English speakers are made more aware of Indian culture's positive influence on the world, then the evil barbarity of England's 200-year India occupation could or can be fully perceived. More please.
Thanks! I will be exploring more of Sher Shah Suri. I will need to go into specialized sites. The man was amazing, and I am an unabashed fan of this amazing person who lived about 500 years ago
Any person from the past is so amazing. You could even write a book about him so all that research about him would not to waste. Set it up as a university paper with rigorous standards. Write a nonfiction bio optic of the man. What is the amazing thing he did and set it up as a dramatic situation. That would be an awesome opener first chapter. Get at the essence of why he so amazing and write about him in interesting dramatic way. And you use your Substack to promote writing the book setting up it's launch and also use Instagram and LinkedIn to promote and market it. Sounds like a lot of work. But if you do it bit by bit it will come together over time. Also access any data on the name even on why Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise chose that name for their daughter. Also anything on the name Suri and why it is so popular. You are probably my age (74) but trust me working on a book will keep you going.
Sher Shah Suri is forgotten indeed, but is well remembered by historians! He was the first to build a similar structure near the Yamuna Doab, which later got sort of included in the magnificent Shahjahanabad and Lal Quila. Suri’s mahal was used by later Mughals a lot and was one of the residences of royal princes, including Dara Sikoh.
Suri’s coins were also one of the largest. Interesting article about Chunar. Hope to visit there one day!
Huh? Which part of Sher Shah Suri’s doab is near / at Shahjahanabad? Let me know if you are visiting Delhi