Destination India: Belgaum, Karnataka

Friday, June 15, 2007

Belgaum, Karnataka

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Belgaum city was built by Ratta dynasty in 12th century AD. Bichiraja, a Ratta officer, built the Belgaum fort in 1204 AD. The city served as the capital of Rattas during the early part of 13th century before this dynasty was replaced by Yadava Dynasty of Devagiri.

Belgaum, also known as the "Bamboo Village", is located in the north-western part of Karnataka. Its proximity to the coast and strategic position near Portuguese Goa, promoted the British to establish an army cantonment and a training center.

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India has always fascinated me for different reasons. The vastness of its culture, the diversity of people’s opinions and the limitations of its vision. Despite our diversity, we need to have a collective vision. India is not a country of four metropolis or a couple of high-tech cities. This nation of a billion people has 29 states and 6 union territories. We have 35 state and territorial capitals. How much do we know about each of these important cities?

Professionally I am a graphic designer from Bombay, India. In 1987, I co-authored a book on Corporate India, but my desire to throw a wider net and pick up much more information remains intact. I want my people from every city and every state to write and photograph details and information that would be interesting to the viewers around the world. We have so much to talk about and so much to share - this medium and this technology can help fulfill our collective dreams.