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Historian Rana Safvi Talks About Her Love For India’s Lesser-Known Monuments And Their Stories

In a world teeming with the grandiosity of well-trodden tourist paths, historian Rana Safvi shines a spotlight on India's lesser-known monuments, breathing life into the stories that often go unnoticed

Ra♛na Safvi is a renowned𒊎 writer, scholar and translator. Photo: Instagram/ranasafvi
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A firm believer in the Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb (syncretic culture), Rana Safvi, 67, has been researching and documenting India’s rich cultural heritage, sharing her knowl🌌edge through books, articles, blogs, podcasts, and videos. She holds a master’s degree in medieval history from the Centre for Advanced Studies, Department of History, Aligarh Muslim University. She has written many books so far and translated a few on India's culture, history, and monuments.