Yakhni Pulao
July 7, 2019
Shakshouka – an Iranian dish
July 8, 2019
Jung aur Aman by Sahir Ludhianvi
March 23, 2016
The Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain
June 21, 2025
The Tiles of Nasirid Palaces in Alhambra, Granada, Spain
June 21, 2025
Rana Safvi is a prominent figure deeply committed to India's rich cultural heritage and diverse civilizational legacy. Her work spans a variety of media including writings, podcasts, videos, and translations. With a remarkable portfolio, she has authored ten books that delve into topics ranging from culture and history to the monuments of India. Notable titles among her works include "Tales from the Quran and Hadith," "The Delhi Trilogy: Where Stones Speak," "The Forgotten Cities of Delhi," "Shahjahanabad: The Living City of Old Delhi," "A Saint, A Folk Tale and Other Stories," and "In Search of The Divine: Living Histories of Sufism in India."
In addition to her literary contributions, Rana Safvi has undertaken the task of translating significant works into English. Notably, she has translated Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's pivotal piece on Delhi, "Asar-us-Sanadid," and "Dastan-e-Ghadar," along with four accounts of Delhi from the 19th and 20th centuries. Her prowess extends beyond the written word—she is a regular contributor to various national newspapers and magazines and has actively participated in conferences and seminars.
Rana Safvi's blog, "ranasafvi.com," serves as a treasure trove of cultural, literary, and historical insights. Her expertise even extends to the realm of food history, where she has penned numerous articles and engaged in conferences on the subject. Notably, she is part of the "Forgotten Food" project at the University of Sheffield, contributing to "Desi Delicacies," a best-selling food anthology in 2021. Within this anthology, she authored a chapter focusing on Qorma, Qaliya, and Awadh cuisine.
Overall, Rana Safvi's multifaceted contributions encompass history, literature, cultural preservation, and the exploration of culinary heritage. Through her diverse efforts, she continues to enrich our understanding of India's multifarious tapestry and deep-rooted traditions.
Today's post is about heirloom jewellery. This bracelet is called chuhe datti- or with mice like teeth- because of its...
Sultan Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah Khilji built this dargah in 1317 for Sheikh Shahabuddin, also known as Aashiq Allah. His dargah...
The board says battle between Nader Shah and Mohammad Shah Gurkani king of India! The battle of Karnal. On walls...
Our restlessness in your love has passed beyond bounds, Our hope is that you will pity our weeping (Sheikh Fazlullah...
This wall painting of a rasa mandala is from the walls of the Anirudha Mahal in Bundi. The palace set...
<img src="https://ranasafvi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_4489-240x300.jpeg" alt="" width="240" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-38350" / this is the only place where Lord Rama is worshipped as...
This wall painting on Bundi's Phool Mahal in Garh palace puzzled me when I first saw it. Seemed at first...
It was time for fajr prayers on 19th Ramzan, 40 AH. As was his custom Hazrat Ali came to the...
Jal Krida: Ghoonghat ke pat khol toge piya mile ge. Ghoonghat: veils of ignorance Piya : divine A very popular...
The Ramayana and Mahabharat silver plated copper shield in Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur. Made in 19th c by Ganga Baksh...
The Char bagh is a quadrilateral garden divided into parts by water channels The first to be built on this...
Bibi ka Maqbara built for Rabia Durrani, wife of Aurangzeb Alamgir in Aurangabad is always compared to Taj Mahal and...
This stunning shalabhanjika 100 AD found in Govardhan, now in Mathura Museum
one of the finest representations of Mathura school of art at Mathura govt Museum. The Mathura school marks the shift...
last year, the painting of this battle made news as it was sold in a London auction house. I was...
Here rests in peace the Tiger of Mysore son of Hyder Ali Dakhini Duval ( riyasat) e Karnataka and Fatima....
We have been going to Qazi sahib ki mazar in Agra, since we were children. Our family had great faith...
I looked up K.T.Achaya who writes that "Kandhari hing is the commercially prized product, followed by Irani hing and Pathani...
"Till he was 28 years old, no child of my father had lived, and he was continually praying for the...
It was time for fajr prayers on 19th Ramzan, 40 AH. As was his custom Hazrat Ali came to the...
The Kashmiri Pandits who migrated from Kashmir in the 19th century were very sought after for their administrative skills and...
Though Juliet had asked Romeo why he was Romeo ( Wherefore art thou Romeo? (I. ii.)) its been often mosquoted...
The staircase in Ali Qapu Palace, Isfahan. i was bedazzled by the Naqsh e Jahan Square which houses 4 of...
Once upon a time, the nawabs ruled Awadh and it was a gentle land of opportunity and learning. One such...
And here is another dervish with a lion painted Padareth. If a bear represents nafs over which the dervish has...
The Gandhara and Mathura school of art developed under the Kushana rulers (1st to3rd CE) while both started more or...
Abdul Qadir Bedil (1642-1720) is considered as one of the prominent poets of Indian School of Poetry in Persian literature,...
Dec, 1945. Red Fort, Delhi INA trials. Netaji's trusted aides Shahnawaz, Sehgal, Dhillon face the military tribunal. Several other INA...
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I have a masters in medieval history from the prestigious Centre for Advanced Studies, Dept. of History, AMU. A firm believer in our Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb, I am passionate about gaining and sharing knowledge and these days I am doing it via the social media platform.
© 2023 Rana Safvi - A blog Exploring Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb of India, website handcrafted by Abu Sufiyan.
© 2023 Rana Safvi - A blog Exploring Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb of India, website handcrafted by Abu Sufiyan.