Wednesday, 20 February 2013

Biggest temple in India

History
A particular place where the followers of Hindu mat perform their rituals is known as temple. The history of the construction of temples is as ancient as Hindu mat is. Ranganathaswamy is the biggest temple of India at this time and this temple is also known with the name of Sirangam as it is situated in Sirangam. This biggest temple of India is the supreme and matchless example of architecture of the Indian history that was constructed 200 years before.
BY JNZ

Sunday, 17 February 2013

History and Geography of Syria

The history and geography of Syria is very interesting and important to know because of its historical value.
Location:
 Syria is the ancient city of Middle East that is consisted of 92% Muslim population and total area of the Syria is 185180 square kilometer. The country has Turkey in north, Arabian Sea and Lebanon in west, Israel and Jordan south while in east it has Iraq. The population of the Syria is 19, 929, 000 persons and this country always remains the center of attraction for the neighboring countries due to its geographical and agricultural significance.
History:
 In second century B.C, the Hittite Kingdome conquered the country and then after that, there were number of states that ruled on the Syria. Romans ruled the country for many years and named it as “Romans Province.” After Romans Umayyad ruled the country and it became the Islamic empire. Until 19th century, it was ruled by Ottoman Empire but in 1918, French and British government took over the charge of the Syria. In the same year, a person named as Faisal Bin Hussain conquered the some states of Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan, that leaded to the division of Syria in six states. It was 1932, when the independence of Syria was announced for the first time but was French were against of its independence. After the Second World War, both France and United Kingdom had to face brutal economical conditions due to which they decide to give freedom to the Syria and finally on 17 April 1946 Syria became an independent country.
Current situation:
 Majority of the people of Syria are Muslims and remaining part of the population consists of Christians, Jews etc. During last few years, many factories of different industries were incorporated in Aleppo and Damascus (capital of Syria) that are playing a vital role in the progress of the country. A pipeline of an Iraqi petroleum company is passing through the country and Syria receives a handsome as Royalty from Iraq.
 Syria is an Islamic country that has presidential and democratic government system. The country ruled by the president Basharat Ul Asad and its prime minister is Riyad Farid Hijab. It is an agricultural country that is very popular for its agricultural production of wheat, barley, pulses etc. Except these, Syria is admired for the silk and glasswork in all over the world. Decoration pieces and crystal pots of Aleppo are very well known and exported to the other countries.

Jorden Country History

Jordan is an ancient country of Middle East on the bank of river Jordan. It came under the influence of Islam in 7th century and today Islam is the State religion and Arabic is the State language of this country. There is absolute monarchy in this country. With most of its area consists of deserts it is economically backward and poor country where only 10% land suitable for agriculture
BY JNZ

Jama Mosque Delhi History

Jam-e-masjid Delhi is the largest mosque/masjid of India which was built in 1656 during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. This huge and beautiful masjid is the masterpiece of Mughal architecture. You can see its long Minarets from long distance in the Delhi city. In 1656 when it was built the costs were 10 lack rupees

Shah Faisal Mosque

Shah Faisal Mosque is not only Pakistan’s most famous and largest Mosque but also has the credit of South Asia’s great Mosque. Because of its unique design, this Mosque is heartiest among the entire Muslim globe. Faisal Mosque, the biggest Mosque of Pakistan is situated in Islamabad which is the capital of Pakistan. This great Mosque was built with the aid of Saudi emperor Shah Faisal, that’s why was named after his name. For more over view of Faisal Mosque, consult to the following Urdu description of the biggest Mosque of the Pakistan

Pakistan Railway History

Pakistan Railways was established before the independence of Pakistan. It was almost complete in the last decade of 19th century in sub-continent by the then rulers of India. The Britishers completed the first railway line in 1847 from Karachi to Kotri which was opened for common use in 1861

History of cilture of Turkey

IntroductionTurkey after Iran is one of the glowing stars of Islamic world which is situated in Europe and Asia. Turkey is surrounded by Georgia in the North, Iraq in the South, Iran in the East and Greece in the West. This country is spread on 7,883,562 square kilometers and according to the census of 2009 the population of Turkey was 72,561,312 persons. The official language is Turkish which the majorly spoken language in the country. The currency of Turkey is known as Turkish Lira
History:
 Turkey has old heritage of the history. It was in the sixth century that Mongols came here and settled down and almost in the eight century Islam was introduced. After the downfall of Abbasids the era of Saljoukis was started which also lasted for more than a century. In this period a lot of work on poetry was done and there are many world famous names in the literature that belonged to this era. Their work has been translated in many languages of the world. Turkey has a very rich culture if we consider poetry and other literature works.
 Ottoman era started after the period of Seljuks when the Usmanis left Asia and settled in Turkey. It was in 1629 when Usman first laid the foundation of Usmani period. Later on the power circle of Turkey widened to Egypt, Iraq, Syria and Hungary. In 1669 the Turks were able to raise their flag on the island of Karet but in the seventeenth century, the downfall of the Usmani period and till 1920Hungry, Bosnia, Albania and Greece were freed from the rule of Turkey.
 In the same period world war one was started in which Turkey allied with Germany. After fighting for years and years Turkish alliance lost this war and it had to bear the consequences of this alliance. In 1920 the youths of Turkey rebelled against the ruler of country and they made Anqara as the center of government. Then Turkish army under the command of Kamal Atta Turk successfully moved the Greece out of their country. In 29 October 1923the Turkey became an independent democratic country. This country was now known for its secularism and influence of religion and thus Khilafat institution was abolished which touched the sentiments of Muslims world wide and particularly in the sub continent. In the second war Turkey did not ally with any country and stayed neutral. In 1952 it became the member of NATO.Turkey is a beautiful place with rich heritage and cultural norms. Historical buildings, beautiful places, modern touch of the culture and western blend of society, make it one of the most charming places to visit.