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16 Aug 2023

This Gujarati Trader Lent Money Even To East India Co And Emperor Aurangzeb

Virji Vora's Story: Virji Vora was a prominent Gujarati entrepreneur who rose to prominence during the Mughal era. Although his familial origins remain shrouded in mystery, Virji Vora's legacy is one of remarkable business acumen and strategic alliances.

25 Jul 2023

Baat Pate Ki: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi!

PM Modi On INDIA: Commenting on the word India, PM Modi said that those who are talking about it should know that there are many terrorist organizations in which the word Indian is there. Now on this statement of PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi was seen in his own colour.

25 Jul 2023

Meet The Indian Man Who Changed Course Of History By Buying THIS Company

With the acquisition of the East India Company, history had come full circle. Know more about Sanjiv Mehta who bought the 400 year old company.

indias richest businessman

21 Jul 2023

Gujarati Man Who Was Known As Merchant Prince Of India Was Richer Than Ambani

The business of Virji Vora was widespread throughout India as well as the port cities along the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, and Southeast Asia. During the period, Virji Vora's had representatives in almost all significant commerce hubs. Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in India, would not have as much wealth as Virji Vora does if inflation were adjusted to the present.

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15 Jun 2023

Gujarat's Own 'Merchant Prince', Who Is Regarded As The Richest Man In History

Virji Vora was known as a "sole monopolist" who frequently used to purchase the entire stock of a product before selling it for a significant profit. As a moneylender, Virji Vora frequently provided money to Englishmen who were eager to start their own small companies. Indians have historically been quite engaged in business, and the globe has benefited from having a large number of successful businesses.

07 Feb 2023

DNA: When the British East India Company occupied the Awadh region in 1856

This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.

Charanjit Singh Channi

18 Dec 2021

Channi slams Kejriwal, calls AAP a modern-day East India Company

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday (December 17, 2021) slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and called it a modern-day East India Company.

27 Sep 2021

After Infosys bribery row, 'Panchjanya' now says Amazon is 'East India Co.2.0'

The cover story with Jeff Bezos' picture accuses Amazon of indulging in corrupt practices after allegations of bribery surfaced against it. Panchjanya has also accused Amazon of insulting Hindu values through Prime Videos movies and content.

09 Feb 2018

Manikarnika: Kangana Ranaut hurt and upset, says those spreading rumours are defaming Queen

Kangana said the film has been written by K V Vijayendra Prasad, who also penned Baahubali.

20 May 2017

Imran Khan compares Pak to East India company

Leaders of Pakistan are running the country like the Britishers ran the East India Company.

18 Apr 2017

Tatya Tope, the force behind 1857 rebellion, was hanged on April 18, 1859: Here are some interesting facts about the patriot

Tatya Tope was captured by the British forces on April 07, 1859, and after a hurried trial for waging war against the East India Company, he was hanged on April 18.

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

18 Oct 2016

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor could become another East India Company: Pak senators

Pakistani lawmakers have expressed fears that the $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, termed a "game changer" by the government, could turn into another East India Company if the country`s interests were not protected.

1857 First War of Independence

10 May 2016

DNA : Today in History, 10th May, 2016

Kohinoor diamond

27 Apr 2016

Pakistan jumps into Kohinoor controversy, says diamond was gifted to England

Pakistan's Punjab government on Wednesday jumped into famour Kohinoor controversy and said that the renowned giant diamond was handed over to Britain following an agreement reached with the East India Company in 1849.

26 Apr 2016

Koh-i-Noor can't be brought back to Pak: Lahore HC told

The 108-carat famed Koh-i-Noor diamond cannot be brought back to Pakistan as it was handed over to the UK under the 'Treaty of Lahore' in 1849, provincial Punjab government on Tuesday told the high court here.

19 Apr 2016

Govt does a U-turn, says will make all efforts to bring back Kohinoor diamond in amicable manner

In an apparent U-turn, the government said on Tuesday that its resolve is to make all possible efforts to bring back Kohinoor diamond from UK.

Koh-i-Noor diamond

18 Apr 2016

'Koh-i-Noor' diamond: All you need to know

Government on Monday told the Supreme Court that Koh-i-Noor diamond was neither "forcibly taken" nor "stolen" by British rulers but given to the East India Company by the rulers of Punjab.

18 Apr 2016

Kohinoor wasn't stolen but gifted to Britain, can't be brought back to India: Centre

The government on Monday told the Supreme Court that the East India Company did not take away the Kohinoor diamond but it was gifted to Britain by Maharaja Duleep Singh.

Kohinoor diamond

18 Apr 2016

'Koh-i-Noor' diamond was not 'stolen', but gifted to Britishers: Centre tells SC

In a move which is likely to thwart attempts to bring back 'Koh-i-Noor' from the United Kingdom, the Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that the priceless diamond was not stolen by the Britishers but it was gifted to them by the erstwhile ruler of Punjab.

Kohinoor diamond

03 Dec 2015

Can a Pakistani achieve what India couldn't? Dislodge Kohinoor from Queen's crown!

India has been long demanding the return of Kohinoor which was mined in medieval times in in area that is part of Andhra Pradesh.

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