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A Brief About Us

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We are delighted to share that in the last 15 years, besides our IT education, craft promotions and skill development initiatives for women/ youth, we have convened 8 international and above 10 national conferences, positioned several exhibitions and published over 6 books on ancient India’s civilization, culture and history.

thThe 15 Year was celebrated with a grand Ganga Utsava, wherein we celebrated the History, Traditions and the interesting accounts and Artistic forms of Maa Ganga by renowned national and international scholars. The Conference and Exhibition was inaugurated by eminent personalities and the Closing of the 3 weeks’ Exhibition was by Chief of Army Gen.(Dr) Vipin Rawat.

Conceptualized in 2001, Draupadi Dream Trust has been working for almost two decades on ancient Indian Civilization and Cultural Continuity, with special focus on Vedic and Mahabharata period. It derives its name and inspiration from the historical Mahabharata Epic’s Panchala Princess, Draupadi. Registered in 2003, at the Pandavas’ city state-Indraprastha (New Delhi), it is a

Not-For-Profit, Charitable Organization working with the Mission to

Create a better understanding and appreciation of our deep rooted cultural continuity and ancient history, via revival of ancient era tangible and intangible Heritage.

Help the women /youth / local community realize and build their own capabilities, so that they can be an asset to themselves, and thus to family and society.

The Trust is working at the birthplace of Draupadi, Kampiliya, the famous capital of erstwhile Panchala Mahajanapada, in Dist. Farrukhabad, UP, at Pandava city Indraprastha, and organizes awareness programs in other areas of India too. It follows the, method of Research, Advocacy, Awareness, Training and Program Implementation, to optimize local growth opportunities in Cultural Tourism, in synergy with local Culture, Craft, Traditions and History. It has trained thousands in various skills and convened many National & International Conferences, well documented, and positioned Exhibitions on Cities and Arts related to Mahabharata and divine river Ganga. The Trust

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conducted a study from 2004 – 06 in Panchala, on ‘Development Opportunities for local youth / women in Cultural Tourism’, prepared a DPR for Panchala capital Kampilya’s development and got project sanctioned for the same.

Why Cultural Heritage? A proper understanding of our Common Cultural Heritage is crucial to creating a better understanding and appreciation of our nation’s cultural continuity and history. It also helps in proper perspective of gender parity, and making us understand the ancient systems of social engineering where women have been equal partners in progress, and caste and creed bias did not divide society.

Why Women and Culture needs our attention? The p e r c e p t i o n s c r e a t e d o v e r c e n t u r i e s o f misrepresentations about certain periods of history,

and the personalities connected to that, have adversely influenced the thinking about liberated women of our country. A relook on the cultural aspects of status of progressive women is needed, and we believe, ‘Let’s start from the very beginning… a very good place to start…when you sing you read, you read with A B C, when you sing you sing with DO RE ME” (Film, Sound of Music), and when you talk of progressive women, you begin with Draupadi! For more, please visit.

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CHAIRPERSON’S NOTE

Dear Friends

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our supporters, well wishers, Patrons, Advisors and Volunteers/ Members for continuing to repose faith in our dedicated work for ancient Cultural Heritage and empowerment of women/ youth..

With the grace of Almighty and good wishes of all our well wishers like you we have tackled the delays due to elections and the disruptions and upheaval because of COVID 19. The year 2019-20 started on new hopes of a stable government but ended on the confusion created by unexpected Virus spread. Compliments to our visionary leaders governing our nation that our country has managed to minimize its spread and took timely steps to prepare to meet all challenges faced by public and institutions. The medical fraternity is equally praiseworthy for their great services in containment and treatment thereby bringing relief to thousands. The role of NGO’s in ensuring food supplies reaches the needy, especially the RSS Cadres, is commendable.

The COVID 19 has brought out some amazing positive

aspects of humanity and also taught us all many lessons

on role of nature connectivity with human life. Pleasant

images of clean rivers and unpolluted air after few

weeks of Lockdown was truly eye opener, as it was clear

that we humans are responsible for the dirt and pollution

and it is time we re-structured a new normal of living in

harmony with nature. Also remarkable was the

realization that prevention is the best cure against

unknown virus, and that immunity boosting methods of

natural systems like Ayurveda are being recognized by

people at large. ‘Dadi Maa ki puria aur karha’ is really

picked up, indirectly reposing faith in nature and self

protection. We pray that the lessons learnt will become

integral to our lives now.

thFresh from celebrating the 15 Year of the Trusts

thFoundation on 15 December 2018, with a very

successful Ganga Utsav with International Conference

and Exhibition, the Trust decided to devote the FY

2019-20 for deeper and wider research, promotion and

advocacy of the tangible and intangible aspects of Epic

Bharat. Thus an outreach of the achievements of the

Trust was scheduled with remarkable support of our

well wishers. As IIC collaborated for Book Discussion

on Draupadi and Her Panchala, with eminent

Panelists, they also combined it with a presentation of

our production, Dukh Devi Draupadi Ka, a Kathak

Dance Drama.

We were highly privileged to get a 15 minutes meeting

with the Honorable President of India Shri Ram Nath

Kovind, to present to him our work on Mahabharata. His

inspiration advise led to the formulation of our dream

project tiltled Mahabharat Shodh Center, for which we

also received an encouraging message from the

Honorbale President of India.

As our deep work on ancient cities became known at wider circles, we were invited to various platforms to present the research. Thus Vivekanad International

Neera MisraChairperson-Trust


Foundation provided platform for Indraprastha and India Think invited us to Ayodhya to present the ancient linkages between Kampilya Ayodhya and Mithila.

A series of Talks and articles on ancient Bharatiya ‘sabhyata and sanskriti’, and planning for the larger Mahabharata project has made this year very interesting, grounded and productive in meeting our objective of creating a better understanding and appreciation of ancient culture, history and heritage of Maa Bharti. Nourishing the roots of our civilization wealth has been very satisfying. As we finalize the printing of the book Ganga: The River of Sanatan Civilization, we take another step forward in awareness of our ‘sanatan sanskriti’ or ‘eternal cultural’ value.

Our work of empowerment and development of Devi Draupadi’s auspicious place Kampilya continues and we pray that soon the Uttar Pradesh government will

give attention to our request to restore the name of Kampilya Janpada, undoing the injustice of 1714, of naming the area Farrukhabad, done in the name of Farruk Shaiya, son of Aurangzeb.

We once again thank all our supporters and look forward

to the generous blessings and cooperation for a better

Bharata, for women/ youth and our cultural values.

List of Programs 2019-20

Date Program Title Venue Support By

April 2019 – Mahabharata Project: TRUSTMarch 2020 Research, Advocacy and promotion Ongoing

th10 June 2020 Meeting with Minister of Culture New Delhi TRUST

and Tourism Govt of India

th27 June 2019 Book Discussion Draupadi India International SAIL, IICand her Panchala Center, New Delhi

th27 June 2019 Book Discussion Draupadi India International IIC LibrarayAnd her Panchala Center, New Delhi

th4 July 2019 Meeting With Hon. President's Office

President of India

th28 September 2019 New Delhi On request ofNational MonumentAuthority

th14 October 2019 Panel Discussion Indraprastha VIF Chanakyapuri VIF

st19-21 October 2019 Visit to Kampilya TrustWith ASI Officials

st1 November 2019 Advocacy For Indraprastha, Meeting Minister's Office Trust

Hon. Shri. Prakash Javadekar

th th14 & 15 Ayodhya Mithila Summit, Faizabad University Invited December 2019 Paper Presentation by Organisers

th nd20 - 22 Dec 2019 Etawah Award Receiving Program Etawah Collage Organizers

2019-2020 Ongoing Kampilya Computer centre Trustprogram since 2005

th st28 Feb 1 March 2020 Fact Finding on East Delhi Call For JusticeDelhi Riots- an invited Member of eminent Team

Exploratory Visit to Purana Qilaand structure designated as Humayun’s Tomb, New DelhiQila



April 2019- March 2020

Mahabharata Project: Research, Publication, Advocacy and Promotion

After almost 15 years work on the places linked to ancient India of Vedic times and mentioned in the Epic narratives,

especially Dwapara period of Kurukshetra War, we realized that the more we find the less we seem to know. The depth

and width of knowledge submerged in the ocean of our ancient texts is phenomenal. The limitations created, in the last

about 1000 years, in the study of our ancient 'Itihasa' / history have several reasons, including its constrained placing

as a religious text by western scholars of the Schools of Divinity structure. Due the sustained disconnect with our past

literature even in our own country, the world's largest Epic, the Mahabharata, has sadly so far been studied only as a

great poetic work or a philosophical treatise. A closer look reveals that it is a storehouse of information on our sacred

geography and past historical events that gave rise to the great philosophy of Bhartiya Darshan. It is this that made us

the 'Vishwa Guru'.

Realizing the gaps in the proper study and research in this field we conceptualized a project on for a wide research and

documentation of the neglected aspect of ancient 'Itihasa and Sacred Geography, restricting the scope to the

knowledge from the epic Mahabharata. The initial effort is to bring together scholars of ancient civilization and

culture, and consolidate available data on multiple aspects like places, art and architecture, governance, social

engineering, health systems, social life, etc. The Trust members and associates have been interacting to iron out

wrinkles and structure a long term holistic project of national relevance, also having Tourism potential, so people get

connected to it.

Out latest publication on Mahabharata, which could not be formally released due to COVID challanges


Meeting with Minister of Culture and Tourism Govt of India

th10 June 2020

Chairperson of Draupadi Dream Trust Prof. Neera Misra presenting her book Inderprastha Revisited to Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, at his residence.

Again meeting Minister of Culture & Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, along with Rahul Dewan and Madhvendra Singh of Sangam Talks, at Shashtri Bhawan office of Minister

Draupadi Dance Drama, India International Center, New Delhi

th27 June 2019

In October 2018 Hon'ble former President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has formally released our book Draupadi and Her Panchala. The news and book review was also carried in some national publications. The India International Center Library made this book a part of its collection and also collaborated with our Trust for a Book Discussion program at IIC.

Devi Draupadi's Life through painting, created by Dr Veena Datta for Draupadi Dream Trust


AUGUST GATHERING OF DIGNITARIES, IIC MEMBERS AND GENERAL INVITEES

th27 June 2019

Lt Gen. (Retd) Vishnu Kant Chaturvedi with Shri Vipul Kochar if INDIC Delhi.

Panelists Shri Arif Muhammad Khan, former Union Minister (currently Governor Kerala),Dr Bibek Debroy, Chairmen Prime Ministers

Economic Advisory Committee and Smt Stuti Kacker Secretary (retd) Govt of India,

In discussions during High Tea.

Eminent Guests during High Tea

Lt Gen. (retd) Vishnu Kant, Advisor Draupadi Dream Trust,welcoming Jagatguru Shankaracharya

Shardapeetum Kashmir, with a token of appreciation.



th27 June 2019

Guests gradually filling the auditorium

Guests gradually filling the auditorium

Eminent Panelists Dr Bibek Debroy Chairmen Prime Ministers Economic Advisory Committee, Smt Stutti Kacker Secretary (retd) Govt of India, Shri Gautam Chikermane Senior Fellow Observer Research Foundation and Renowned Dancer Smt Shovana Nayaran.

Smt Bibek Debroy, Jagatguru Shankaracharya Shardapeetum, Kashmir, Dr Bibek Debroy engrossed in the mesmerizing dance performance.

Prestigious audience fill the hall and mesmerized by the tale of Dukh Devi Draupadi Ka.



th27 June 2019

Prestigious audience fill the hall and mesmerized by the tale of Dukh Devi Draupadi Ka.

Prestigious audience fill the hall and mesmerized by the tale of Dukh Devi Draupadi Ka

Artists Krishna (Sadananda Biswas) and Draupadi (Akansha Gairola) take blessings from Jagatguru

Shankaracharya Shardapeetum Kashmir,

Smt Sadhna Srivastav, w/o Director India International Center with Actor Abhinav Chaturvedi.

Dr Arvind Gupta, Director Vivekanand International Foundation being felicitated by Lt Gen. (retd) Vishnu Kant, Advisor Draupadi Dream Trust,


Lt Gen, (retd) Vishnu Kant, Advisor Draupadi Dream Trustintroducing the Dance program.

DUKH DEVI DRAUPADI DRAUPADI KA/ DEVI DRAUPADI'S ANTARKATHA

th27 June 2019

Draupadi is angry and will not accept consoling but answers to her sharp questions about her role in the

Kurukshetra War.

Krishna answers


To add weight to the topic of Draupadi, the program also incorporated a Katahk Dance Drama, titled Devi Draupadi's Antarkatha. The forty minutes cultural rendition was followed by the Panel Discussion. It was a jam packed main Auditorium, full of scholars and regular eminent members from IIC. The evening was much appreciated for its content and presentation.

DUKH DEVI DRAUPADI DRAUPADI KA/ DEVI DRAUPADI'S ANTARKATHA

th27 June 2019

Both are joyful

Dancing with Joy

The earthlings now know truth about Draupadi, the crusader for justice and icon of Women

Empowerment, and they arise in one voice with 'Draupadi Dhanya Hai’

Felicitation of artists by Guest of Honor Smt Sumita Dutta EDCC SAIL,- Voice over by Abhinav

Chaturvedi (Krishna), Madhumita Khan (Draupadi), dancers Sadanand Biswas (Krishna) Akansha Gairola

(Draupadi)


Book Discussion Draupadi and her Panchala, India International Center, New Delhi, IIC Libraray

th27 June 2019

thScheduled on 27 June 2019, the high profile panel comprised of eminent personalities like Shri Arif Muhammad Khan, former Union Minister, Dr Bibek Debroy, Chairman of Prime Ministers Economic Advisory Committee, Dr Amarendra Khatua, for DG ICCR, Smt Stuti Kacker former Secretary Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Dr Gautam Chikermani, Feloow at Observer Research Foundation.

We are grateful to the eminent panelists and IIC for this success.

Dr Usha Munshi, Chief Librarian, India International Center introducing the Book Discussion

Program and Panelists.

Dr Bibek Debroy Chair of Panel Discussion giving his introductory remarks.

Chair Dr Bibek Debroy, Panelists Shri Arif Muhammad Khan former Union Minister, Smt Stuti Kacker Secretary (retd) Govt of India, Shri Gautam Chikermane, Sen. Fellow ORF, Dr Amarendra Khatua Secretary (retd) and DG ICCR (retd) and Neera Misra display the book (Draupadi and Her Panchala) being discussed

Neera Misra introducing the book.



th27 June 2019

Shri Arif Muhammad Khan former Union Minister, Smt Stuti Kacker Secretary (retd) Govt of India, Shri

Gautam Chikermane, Sen. Fellow ORF

Dr Bibek Debroy and Shri Gautam ChikermaneShare some thoughts.

The audience is attentive

Shri Arif Muhammad Khan former Union Minister,and current Governor Kerala congratulates

Neera Misra for the good show.



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16Book Discussion Draupadi and her Panchala, India International Center, New Delhi, IIC Libraray

th27 June 2019

Dr Usha Munshi, Shefali Bhatt of IIC andSmt Stuti Kacker enjoy a moment.

Lt Gen Vishnu Kant Chaturvedi greets Shri Arif Muhammad Khan

Actor Abhinav Chaturvedi and his daughter Navya take blessings of Jagatguru Shankaracharya

Shardapeethum Kashmir

Actor Abhinav Chaturvedi and his daughter Navya enjoy a photo-op with Dr Bibek

Debroy and his wife.


Meeting With Hon. President of India, President's Office

th4 July 2019

Presenting our two volume publication Mahabharata Manthan to Hon'ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind, in the august company and support of contributors to book Dr Bibek Debroy Chairman Prime Ministers Economic Advisory Committee, Dr B.R. Mani DG (retd.) National Museum, Air Vice Marshal Rajesh Lal, Co Author, Advisor Draupadi Dream Trust and Prof Neera Misra, Chairperson-Trustee Draupadi Dream Trust.

The well designed with enriching content, the book Mahabharata Manthan consisting of 30 articles from world renowned scholars on the theme.


Meeting With Hon. President of India, President's Office

The very encouraging and successful was followed up with an equally inspiring Message from Hon' ble President of India, a positive step forward towards our project on Mahabharata Shodh (Mahabharata Research).

thThe 4 of July 2019 was a very auspicious day in the over 16 years' journey of Draupadi Dream Trust. The office of the President of India honored our request to meet and present a copy of our book to Hon'ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind.

thOn 4 July 2019 at 11.00-11.15 am was the 15 minutes time scheduled for our Trust. Led by renowned scholar and Economist Dr Bibek Debroy, Chairman of Prime Ministers Economic Advisory Committee, the four member delegation comprised of Dr B R Mani, Director General (retd.) National Museum, Air Vice Marshal (retd) Rajesh Lal and myself, presented our two volume book Mahabharata Manthan to Hon'ble President of India. This was followed with brief interaction on the work done on this topic. The Hon'ble President showed keen interest in knowing the current ancient links of Indraprastha to the Raisina areas Surban village, where an inscription mentioning

thIndraprastha was discovered in the 19 century.

He appreciated our new approach towards revisiting our Epics and ancient texts to unearth our deep roots of history and the Sacred Geography that formed the cultural identity of Jambu Dweep and Bharata Khand. He gave valuable suggestions for expanding the scope of our present work by multilingual translations of all our current and future books, and a concerted effort to integrate children and youth in this knowledge of our enriching Sanskriti, Sabhyata aur Itihasa.

th4 July 2019


Visit to Purana Qila and structure designated 'Humayun's Tomb'

On request and in team of Shri Tarun Vijay, Chairperson-National Monument Authority, Ministry of Culture, Government of India

Objective of this Report: UNDERLYING PRINCIPLE- Truth endures and lives for all, even tourists. So our endeavor should be to showcase the Truth at our auspicious and significant tourist / heritage/ historical places that have survived centuries, despite all odds, to tell us their tale .....

A Brief Report on current issues, some initial feedback and suggestions on misguided developments at Purana Qila and Humayun Tomb.

th28 Sept 2019 Visit to Purana Qila and structure designated 'Humayun's Tomb'

Some initial feedback and suggestions.

th28 Sept 2019

Purana Qila: Tourist experience should have the factual holistic cultural journey of the area.

1. The displays of confiscated artifacts have brought in little better sense of perspective of Bharat’s antiquity, among the general scholars or the reasonably educated / aware citizen’s on ancient Bharat. However for masses who visit this place daily the place, some efforts are desirable for providing more details, and publicity / informative boards.

2. The newly constructed- Date of its construction to be prominently mentioned, along with purpose of the structure created. The red stone building has been given a mediaeval look. This is an undesirable precedent on several counts –

(a) India has always been a multi-cultural country and its landscape of built heritage has been reflecting this since very long, and this continuity is important to showcase India’s Cultural strength of unity in diversity.

(b) ‘creating’ a new structure of mediaeval look is fiddling with history as few years hence it will be taken as a construction of mediaeval times.

(C) A very wrong impression, that only one type of civilization/ culture existed in his historic Purana Qila, gets percolated, harming factual antiquity and

history of this place (kindly see brief list of rulers here).

3. Showcasing the Excavated site, under a high tech controlled transparent structure, will provide a good Archaeological Experience to visitors and add to their knowledge of our nation’s cultural journey. We had already submiited some designs in 2017/ 18 in our presentation to then Secretary Culture in presence of then DG ASI (2017).

4. Purana Qila Site Museum: The illuminated visuals of the excavated site are very impressive

(a) Material from site excavation should include the shreds of PGW found during

Excavations here and nearby region like the site of the ‘designated’ Humayun’s Tomb area/ others.

(b) For other excavated pieces, it could be helpful to have label mentioning ‘pieces from ancient Indraprastha / Delhi areas of Mehrauli etc (with a line about name of Mehrauli) and like wise for other Delhi areas like Sarban (current Raisina Hill region) etc. This will give a wider and more authentic understanding of the pieces displayed.

(c) Maps depicting Mahabharata / ancient period should ideally show all places as part of Bharata, with a bracketed line ‘now known as Pakistan /


Visit to Purana Qila and structure designated 'Humayun's Tomb'

Afghanistan/ Bangladesh/ Burma etc, to show the factual geography of that period. Current Map is not so clear on that.

(d) The Museum should also have a graphic visual presentation of the physical transformations that happened at this place since several centuries and then post partition. Example- Quotes from books (ancient, Sultanat / Mediaeval/ British times) that mention Indrapath Qila, Notification of Indrapath and Purana Qila, Archival Photographs from Pre- partition British Records of the Purana Qila, its Revenue District records, photos of the concrete

thhabitation till early 20 century, etc.

Suggestions for further enhancing Tourist’s factual knowledge and experience at Purana Qila

1. Ticket Counter building exterior should be either ancient or Modern look, to reflect either the textual historicity of the place or the additions as latest modern Tourist facility.

2. Incorporation of some Battery operated Golf Carts, to be parked at Parking for senior citizens/ handicapped visitors/ physically weak visitors.

3. Audio at ticketing counter with brief name announcements of the various points within the complex.

4. The arches at entry of the main Qila Gate could have the traditional ‘dwarpals’ statues / or could be place for the ‘Sarthi’ of the propose ‘Rath’ to take the visitors for a ‘audio’ visual historical journey round the Qila interiors.

5. Rath to tell the history of the Qila, the various rulers who ruled from here, in chronological order, and also some significant events of history that happened here.

6. The details of such events to be graphically also showcased in some of the Cells on the right side of the entry inside the main Gate.

7. As lest is devoted to the display of the archaeological

finds and antiquities, the right side cells and the new

cells being developed near the point of the Light &

Sound Show, to be devoted for the showcasing the

Inscriptions linked to Indraprastha and telling the

historical events- with some details of the same.

8. Historical story to start from Khandavprastha, the

events leading to the Pandavas being given the five

areas of the Kuru Mahajanapada and the making of

Indraprastha. Ref the Mahabharata Book.

9. Post Pandava from Texts of ancient, Sultanat,

Mediaeval and Bristish records.

10. Dioramas and digital displays suggested

11. Revival of the water body on natural lines also

suggested.

Monument Designated as Humayun's Tomb

1. Is this designation of a single name to a Tomb having

many graves appropriate, especially when the name

of Humayun is not even mentioned there?

2. We were explained that the replica of this monument

will be displayed within the underground Museum

created. Besides the architectural and artistic

information of this structure, what is the other

content of the Museum to be given within the large

halls created deep underground?

3. On the Renovation vs Conservation matter Dr Jamal

Hasan Director (retd) ASI, will be a better person to

give a studied opinion. I can only say that the

antiquity

During the conversation it was revealed by the architect

that though there are several graves within this building

but there is only one with a female’s name), others have


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no name on them. Thus while answering the question of

whether Dara Shikoh Tomb is here, answer revealed that

there is no surety about the actual identity of these tombs

here., not even of Humayun’s!

As per our little knowledge we have come across in Abul

Fazal’s Aine-e- Akbari that Humayuns wife made his

Tomb at Kilokri, which is not Nizamuddin or Purana

Qila area (note- Nizamuddin is prior to Humayun, so

this place was already known by his name and Kilokri is

much further away from here).

1. Some Historical proof of location of Humayun’s

Tomb.

While going through texts for my articles on History of

Indraprastha (2016) I noticed an extract from Abul

Fazal’s book Aine – e - Akbari. I have given the text

below which gives Kelukhari as the burial (final)

place of Humayun in this book. It is well documented

that Humayun’s wife took the initiative to build a

special Tomb for him, and records from the horse’s

mouth say…

Ain-E-Akbari-Vol-II …. (some extracts) —”Muizz-ud-

din Kai Kubad (1286-9) founded another city on the

banks of the Jumma called Kelukhari. Amir Khusrau in

his poem the ‘’Qiranu s Sadain’ eulogizes this city and

its palace. It is now the last resting-place of Humayun

where a new and splendid monument has been erected.”

I learn from reliable sources that Kelukhari is current

Kilokri, which is Maharani Bagh area, nearer

Okhla, Friends Colony? So how can Humayun’s

Tomb be at Nizamundin near Purana Qila and

Sunder Nagar, site? Surprisingly an unmanned tomb

is designated as Humayun Tomb. It could as well be

of Sara Shikoh or some other family of umpteem

nobles that sprang up here during mediaeval period.

Where is Dara Shikoh tomb?

Indraprastha Qila site is a most ancient site so why a mediaeval era design Entry Gate Ticket Counter structure was approved by DG ASI? This is playing with History and creating disinformation on geo-spatial landscape of Bhartiya cities. Indraprastha has been mentioned in all texts, including Ain-e-Akabri, where Humayun attempted to create Dinpanah but was foiled by Sher Shah Suri.

Equally shocking is this new 2018 creation within Purana Qila complex. Near this location was an iconic Old School building which was mysteriously and hurriedly demolished. ASI is mandated to preserve history not 'destroy' or 'create'. Unfortunately it has done great damage to preserving truth and factual history.

Respected Patrons of Bhartiya Sanskriti, Sabhyata and Itihasa,

Sub: Indraprastha Matthers - Request cooperation for rectifications at Purana Pandav Qila and Mehrauli



located ancient Vishnu Stambh / Mediaeval Minar and related locations, and Indraprastha Development Board on likes of KDB.

Brief Background: It is shocking, painful and surprising that active prominence to medieval tombs and monuments of our subjugation are getting promoted, especially at our capital Delhi. While previous government helped in renovating these places, since 2017 these places are getting illuminated to add salt to wounds. We all know trials and tribulations of Sardar Patel, V M Gadgil and K M Munshi in recreating Somnath Temple. Then Culture was under Education Ministry so ASI was under the then Education Minister! Since then God knows what peculiar policies ASI has been following that crores have been pumped into Masjids and Tombs to ‘renovate’ them but ancient sites and monuments are lying in tatters. In the name of ‘conservation’ ancient Bharat places are kept in ruins, whereas the mediaeval structures are getting prominently highlighted in the name of Tourism. Strangely tourists who come to an India of over thousands of years of history are shown history of a few hundred years. Asi does not even actively promote ancient temples, rather underpays Bharta. This partisan approach, started post partition, got impetus during the 1970’s when, as a part of National Integration Policy, concerted efforts were made for renovations of mediaeval tombs, and even transform prominent places linked to Bharata, like Purana Pandav Qila at our national capital. As a part of this National Integration Policy few organizations were created to tilt history (ICHR) and to take forward the work of tilting perceptions about tangible heritage, prominent being, INTACH. The Agha Khan Trust for Culture was given open field for its mission to celebrate invaders like Humayun through their Museums (please also read Case of Indraprastha and ASI INTACH and AKTC). In the name of promoting art culture and social welfare of Muslim minorities, Islamization of Delhi began and has continued. Effort by these organizations to get Delhi a

UNESCO Heritage City tag BASED ON MUSLIM HERITAGE LEGACIES, was also supported by the previous regime, which was thankfully stopped in 2014 once new government came to power. Once again ITACH Delhi chapter has cultivated AAP government to restart Heritage City tag based on medieval structures. But is shocking that from 2017 the ASI started illuminating these monuments of Hindu humiliation.

This is request for your kind support for creation of Indraprastha Development Board, ( on lines of Kurukshetra Development Board), to counter the ‘fallacious history’ of our capital City-State.

With reference to above subject, I wish to inform you that sometime back I had a detailed visit at Purana Qila

st(1 after tragic demolition of iconic Old School Building). The recent renovations and new structures are not in synergy with the factual narrative of Purana Qila, rather are source of further ‘fallacious history’. Please note these ancient locations are a living symbol of India’s journey of civilization- the symbol of the rrials & tribulations of history and our cultural traits of assimilation, absorption and acceptance. I shall be grateful if ASI could kindly consider the following rectifications in these significant monuments, as per below given suggested -

Purana Qila: documentation of factual history and removal of fallacious history by -

1. Prominent large Signage of 1911 Notification Document of [Purana Qila (Mouza Indrapath)] at entry points of the monument, Copy of Notification showcased, along with mention or copies of other Gazeteers that document Indrapath, AND Revenue District Map of 1877, Land Settlement records.

2. Display of chronology of prominent rulers, with dates from Yudhishtra till Hemu Chand, inside the Museum.



3. Prominent signage that mediaeval structures within Purana Qila are those built by Sher Shah Suri.

4. A Signage This was the point of Old Indrapath School Building, with date of construction and demolition building, names of important Archaeologists who used it as office, and its important use during partition.

5. Re-Creation of the Ticket counter having either modern structure or ancient ethnic look like cottage. This places represents rulers from most ancient to Hindu King Hemu, so cannot be showcased having only as partisan structures. The mediaeval structure is fallacious, misguiding point.

6. Demolition of newly created (2018), red stone building inside Purana Qila, near Book Stall. This is another fallacious structure which will be gradually misunderstood and misrepresented. It makes no

sense here, as this place has had rulers of various periods not just mediaeval.

7. Revival of old well at Qila Entry.

8. Exposure, preservation and creation of Archaeology Site.

Vishnu Stambh/ Qutub complex:

1. Renaming it as Vishnu Stambh Sthana

2. Illumination showcasing the ancient Vishnu Stambha and ancient mandir pillars/ statues, with information about temple Deities’

These above points I have requested ASI to rectify soon but they don’t care a damn.

We look forward to your kind consideration of the above, which will go a long way in propagating factual journey of our Capital City-State and shall be much appreciated.


Thanking youKind regards

Neera Misra (9811032388)

Panel Discussion- Indraprastha: A Capital Journey Vivekananda International Foundation, Chanakyapuri

th14 October 2019

The Draupadi Dream Trust has been doing intensive research on the ancient hidden, submerged or destroyed aspects

of our Capital City-State Delhi NCT. The current geo-spatial landmarks of Delhi do not at all reveal its true ancient

identity, thereby creating a wrong sense of its history, culture and archaeological remains. Some talks were given by

us on the topic, which drew much interest.

As part of our Mahabharata project, we initiated a Panel Discussion on Indraprastha in collaboration with

Vivekananda International Foundation, at VIF auditorium. The Panel speakers were carefully chosen from those who

had worked at grassroots at Indraprastha or published research papers on the topic.

From the list of speakers submitted to VIF, they chose Dr B.M. Pande, former Director Archaeological Survey of

India, Shri Come G. Carpentier an eminent French scholar on Indology



Dr Arvind Gupta, Director Vivekananda International Foundation and Session Chair introducing the topic of discussion and panelists Dr B. M. Pande Director (retd.) Archaeological Survey of India, Shri Come G. Carpentier India based French scholar on Indic studies and Neera Misra Chairperson-Trustee Draupadi Dream Trust.

Dr B.M. Pandey reading his paper

Shri Come G. Carpentier making his presentation



Prof Neera Misra Chairperson-Trustee Draupadi Dream Trust sharing her research on the history and Archaeological findings of Purana Qila and Indraprastha, along with distortions propagated through decades of misguided promotions.

Dr Arvind Gupta, Director Vivekananda International Foundation, the Session Chair, and panelists Dr B. M. Pande Director (retd.) Archaeological Survey of India, Shri Come G. Carpentier India based French scholar on Indic studies and Neera Misra Chairperson-Trustee Draupadi Dream Trust taking audience questions.

The Panelists were thanked by the the Director VIF, with a token of appreciation.


Visit to Kampilya with ASI Officials

th st19 -21 October 2019

Our visit to Kampilya had been long stalled due to the illness and demise of our patron Smt Kamla Misra.

The long planned and much awaited visit was finally undertaken in October 2019, This time we requested the Archaeological Survey of India Agra Circle SA Shri Vasant Swankar to either come himself or send representative to assess the condition of their Nationally Protected Kampilya area. The local head of Circle from Kannauj reached with the Kampilya area representative. An field visit to all significant tangible and intangible landmarks were shown to them.

Places visited included

VEDIC LEGACY

Kampilvasini Mandir, the oldest heritage legacy. She is considered to be prime Shakti incarnate. Her mention in Veda has made her integral to all Yajnas and prayers. She is invocated through the mantra-

thKampilvasini Mandir, oldest legacy point at Kampilya, the 10 most ancient place of Sanatana Sabhyata A Devi murti recovered during excavations in the region

The team specially visited the Police Station to make enquiries about the recovered Chaumukhi Shiva that had been stolen from the ancient temple at Kampilya.



Chaumukhi Shiva representing Yudhistra, Bhim Arjun Nakul Sahdev Our Shiva and Pandavs are now in Police custody!

Why ASI is not taking and placing it at Confiscated Artifact Museum at Purana Qila, the rightful place of Pandava icon, from land of Draupadi?

The Head, about 8” height was cut and smuggled for sale, but luckily culprit was caught. The Pujari filed police complaint. After years of case, Pujari won but not alive to take possession. Precious murti in police custody now.

News report about theft and recovery

Governmentcommunication



TRETA YUGA LEGACYRameshwar Mandir, Kampilya

The Treta Yuga Shiv Temple locally called Rameshwara Temple. It was established by Shatrughana brother of Sri Rama, King of Ayodhya, and has the Shiv Linga brought back from Sri Lanka after defeating Ravana.

Rameshwara Temple Estd by Shatrughan, brother of Sri Rama

Treta Yuga- Templed established by Shatrughana,brother of Sri Rama

The Shiva Linga here is traditionally documented as originally being of Kuber, taken away by Ravana to Sri Lanka, and after Ravan defeat Sri Rama brings it back with him

Rameshwar Mandir

The plaque at Rameshwar Temples

mention its Treta Yuga linkages

The Garba Griha is at a considerable height, as Kampilya Ganga flowed nearby, and place is prone to floods. River has shifted a few kilometers now, especially as villagers tend to keep claiming receded water plains with check dams.

Rameshwar Temple plaque of

its antiquity from Treta Yuga.


DVAPAR YUGA LEGACY

Kaleshwar Mandir

The Kaleshwar Temple of Dwapara Yuga, established by Draupadi in reverence to Siva, after her Swayamvar. Tradition links the five Pandavs to ive forms of Shiva and Draupadi as the incarnation of Maa Parvati.

Kaleshwar Temple Kampilya, established by Draupadi, after Swayamvaar,recognizing Shiva from previous birth

Remains of Old Temples

Broken scattered relics of a rich ancient legacy

Maa Ganga Maa Ganga at Kampilya--- broken neglected legacies

Devi Murti



Devis, Tapasvis, Yodhdhas and tales of ancient Bharat left to decay

In Devi Draupadi's Land - Destroyed, Neglected, Forgotten Legacies - A Place under Nationally Protected Sites list of Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Govermernt of India!!!



MEDIEAVAL INVADER STRUCTURE

Mughal Bisratien Originality Destroyed Persian Text Removed

Modied medieaval structure Original structure of Mughal Bisratien Kampilya

'Bhuri Ganga', old Ganga basin facing Draupadi Kund, near Mughal Bisratein being 'concretised', spoiling water retention are and also destroying ancient structures that were there.a



Drupad Kila area

Drupad Kila Being Destroyed Drupad Kila old brick wall vanishes at iconic Kampilya

Drupad Kila walls in 2005-06 Now a denuded area

Stolen bricks, Denuded walls Mound flattened to claim land- no act

Who Cares for Preserving Heritage Legacies in a Nationally Protected Site under Archaeological Survey of India, Govt of India



Neglected Water Bodies and Heritage



Farrukhabad - Bhim Temple

After surveying Kampilya the ASI official went with us to Farrukhabad and had time to visit only one location of Bhim Temple and adjacent neglected water body- a well hidden between bushes.

Kali Murti, black stone, date unknown, located at Bhim Temple Farrukhabad

Some iron pillars here which locals attribute to ancient times and claim these cannot get removed due to some inexplicable reason!



Spiritual Heritage Challenges

Erstwhile Panchala Janpad that encompassed ancient Kampilya Janpad region had much spiritual connect to Sanatan Sanskriti and was rich in Temple heritage too. The whole region is littered with broken artifacts of ancient Temples and some prominent significant pieces have been fortunate to find space in Temples managed by locals, despite all odds.

Vishnu and two special villages at PanchalaVishnu Murti: ancient 24 Avtara 4.5 ft Vishnu at

Jiyona village, near Batasa Railway station, Kaimganj. Near Jiyona is Jiyoni village. Could these be the locations linked to Yaja and Upyaja, the two prominent Vedic Ritual priests whom Panchala King went to, for requesting a special 'Yajna' so he is blessed with a 'Yodhya' son. This Yajna was fruitful and King Drupad was blessed with son Drishtadyum and daughter Draupadi



Chaumukhi Nath Mahadev, Samshabad, near King Khor Qila

Chaumukhi Mandir Gate Shiva Lingas at Chaumukhi Mandir

Chaumukhi Shiva Linga Relics of old temples lying scattered.

Raja Khera Ka Tila - The king who fought invaders here.


Advocacy for Indraprastha, Meeting Shri. Prakash Javadekar, Hon.Cabinet Minister of I&B Environment & Forests, Govt of India, Minister's Office


st1 November 2019

The 2019 Assembly elections of State of NCT Delh was an opportunity to promote its cultural and historical heritage. We made an effort to bring this to the notice of several leaders who have interest in promoting Bhartiya Sanskriti and Sabhyata. After meeting Shri Jaju, Vice President BJP and Shri Alok Kumar Working President Vishwa Hindu Parishad, we met Shri Prakash Javadekar, Hon'ble Union Minister and having charge of Delhi Elections.

We presented our case for reviving and restoring Indraprastha glory and historical landmarks. Our book Indraprastha Revisited was also presented him, which has articles by renowned scholars that showed the antiquity and historical journey of our capital city-state.

Advocacy for ancient capital, presenting our publication INDRAPRASTHA REVISITEDto Hon'ble Union Minister and Delhi Election Chief Shri Prakash Javadekar.

Ayodhya Mithila Summit, Paper Presentation


th th14 & 15 December 2019

The India Think Council (ITC) in collaboration with Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University and Mithila University Bihar organized a Two day program titled Ayodhya-Mithila Summit. We were priviledged to be invited to present our research on Ancient Linkages of Ayodhya-Mithila with Vedic City Kampilya.

thThe high profile was inaugurated on 14 December 2019 by prominent Politicians, Academicians and senior government functionaries. The Chief Guest was Shri Ashwini Kumar Chaubey, who has deep roots to Bihar and Mithila region, and is also the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Other Dignitaries were Vice Chancellor of RML Awadh University Prof Manoj Dixit, DM Anuj Jha, Shri Sailesh Mani Tripathi, Advisor of C.M. Yogi Aditya Nath, Dr Y P Singh Director, Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan, Shri Rakesh Tripathy, Spokesperson UP BJP. Prominent speakers were Shri Jeevana Fernando, Assistant Director of Sri Lanka Tourism (Ramayan in Sri Lanka), Shri Vashudevacharya, Vidyabhaskar Ayodhaya, Shri Harshvardhan Tripathi, Sr. Journalist& Sr. Fellow at SPMRF, Shri Pankaj Jha, Political Editor, ABP News, Dr. Sanjay Paswan, MLC & National Excutive Mmber, BJP & Prof. Sashinath Jha, K.S. Darbhanga Sanskrit University, Darbhanga.

Invited speaker Prof Neera Misra, Chairperson-Trustee Draupadi Dream Trust, with other invitees Shri Jeevana Fernando, Asst Dir Sri Lanka Tourism, from Sri Lanka, Shri Yashodeep from Bangalore, Shri Shantanu Gupta, author of Biography of Yogi.

Eminent invitees launched the Summit Souvenir Some Speaker invitees and large audience in thelovely large auditorium of Awadh University.

Shri Harsh Vardhan Tripathi Sen. Journalist and Sen. Fellow at SPMRF, Prof Neera Misra of Draupadi Dream Trust and Shri Shantanu Gupta visited the Hanumangarhi Mandir, Ayodhya, on day one evening.

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RML Awadh University

The bird does not sing beause it has a reason: It sings because it has a song.

th th14 & 15 December 2019

Next morning began with hot local 'kullahar' Tea at local shop with Shri Jeevana Fernando, of Sri Lanka, Shri Shantanu Gupta, Shri Harsh Vardhan Tripathi, Shri Yashodeep, Vikas Pathak from Haryana and others.

The Academic sessions were enriching with learned participants from various parts of the country and other countries, like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, that have preserved Ramayana legacies. Prominent Speakers included eminent scholars like Dr Y.P.Singh Director Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan, Shri Shantanu Gupta, author and promoter of Ramayana Shri Yashodeep Deodhar, maker of Animated Ramayana series, Author, Shri Jeevana Fernando, Assistant Director, Sri Lanka Tourism (Ramayan in Sri Lanka).

The program was attended by a good gathering of dignitaries, professors, Students and general public. The knowledge output was very rich and covered multidimensional aspects and traditions linked to the Epic narrative Ramayana, also covering the international places that still preserve memories through rituals and geo-spatial points associated with Sri Rama.

The Presentation of Draupadi Dream Trust, made by its Trusee Neera Misra covered the ancient association of the three places Kampilya, Ayodhya and Mithila. The textual references tell us that The Kings of Kampilya were scholarly philosopher Kings and had Guru- Shishya relationship with both Ayodhya and Mithila Kings.



At the Day 2 Summit presentation with Shri Harsh Vardhan Tripathi and others.

Felicitated Speakers Prof Neera Misra with others in Group Photo.

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Etawah Award Receiving Program Etawah Collage

The bird does not sing beause it has a reason: It sings because it has a song.

th20 - 22th Dec 2019

Smt Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, granddaughter of M.K. Gandhi, with Justice Shri Sudhir Aggarwal, Allahabad High Court, Prof K.N.Tripathy former Governor West Bengal and other dignitaries lighting the auspicious lamp at inauguration.

Prof Neera Misra, Chairperson-Trustee Draupadi Dream Trust, in the august company of Smt Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee and Justice Shri Sudhir Agarwal, lighting the auspicious lamp at inauguration.

Prof Neera Misra, Chairperson-Trustee Draupadi Dream Trust, Smt Soma Ghosh eminent Singer, with other dignitaries and prominent personalities like Smt Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee and Justice Shri Sudhir Agarwal of Allahad High Court, Prof K.N.Tripathi former Governor West Bengal gracing the Dais.



Justice Shri Sudhir Agarwal, Allahabad High Court, Prof K.N.Tripathy former Governor West Bengal and Justice Gupta, President Hindi Seva Nidhi Etawah felicitating Smt Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee, granddaughter of M. K. Gandhi

Justice Shri Sudhir Agarwal, Allahabad High Court, Prof K.N.Tripathy former Governor West Bengal presenting the Award Citation plaque to Prof Neera Misra, Chairperson-Trustee Draupadi Dream Trust

Prof Neera Misra felicitated with a Shawl byChief Guest Smt Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee

Prof Neera Misra sharing her work and views on being Felicitated with Award for her work on History

of Epic Mahabharata.



A glimpse of the large audience at this, one of the most prestigious, program of Etawah,

Uttar Pradesh.

Prof Neera Misra and eminent singer Soma Ghosh enjoy a happy moment.

The Hindi Seva Nidhi Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, is a decades old NGO which has been doing yeoman's service in promoting national language Hindi and also research and publications on Literature, History and Arts. Every year it organizes a program to honor scholars in related field of work.

thAt its 27 Annual program to honor scholars, the Hindi Seva Nidhi invited the Trustee of Draupadi Dream Trust, Prof Neera Misra, was invited to honor her work and publications on the Epic Mahabharata, that bring out the History and Historiography of the Dwapar Yuga as revealed in the epic book..

On behalf of the Hindi Seva Nidhi the Trustee, along with many other scholars from India and abroad, were Felicitated by Chief Guest Justice Sudhir Aggarwal of Allahabad High Court, Prof K.N.Tripathy former Governor State of West Bengal, the Trustees of the Hindi Seva Nidhi, Senior Advocate Dilip Kumar, Senior Advocate Pradeep Kumar (President), Former Judge Allahabad -Justic Ashok Kumar, Justic Pandey Mittal.

Kampilya Computer Centre


2019-2020

Students Provided Bags and Stationery With opportunities at finger tipsEnthusiastic boys enjoy learning

The young of Kampilya exposed to IT Education from 2005 - Engrossed in learning.

Started in 2005, the Draupadi Dream Trust has since then trained and exposed thousands of local girls, boys and even adults to benefits of IT Education with the slogans

If you are not 'Computerate' you are 'Illiterate'Sri Ganesha's vehicle Mouse takes you to the world of knowledge


Kampilya Computer Centre

2019-2020

The Draupadi Dream Trust has been empowering marginalized sections of society in various ways. IT education is key to economic empowerment of youth today. With this in focus, the Trust started IT Vocational education in January 2005. This was the time when majorority youth were not even aware of computers. We started creating awareness for the importance of IT Education, making them interested by comparing the Computer to Ganesha, the knowledge source that will come to the student through his handling of the 'Mouse', the vehicle of Lord Ganesha.

This Computer education for local youth is continuing till date providing basic and some professional courses. One of our earliest students Shiv Shakti Saini manages the center.

Students receive Certificates from Chief Trainer

Besides providing Computer training the Trust center also helps local community with Internet and Digital Seva



th7 April 2018 Ayodhya Visit

th th 5 & 6 June 2018 Experiences from Army life at

SrinagarVisits to bhalu Point, Temples,Srinagar Site Visits

th7 June 2018 Draupadi Program for BB Bagh Cant Srinagar, Army

Army personnel State of J & K

th12 June 2018 Shradhanjali to one of our Patrons, Parmarth Niketan,

Smt Kamla Misra, Mother of Trustees Rishikesh

th st29 June - 1 July Paper Presentation on-Ancient S R Rao

Foundation Indian Culture and Bangalore FoundationHistory on the Chessboard of Scholarship and Politics. At S R Rao Foundation

nd2 Sept 2018 Representation at Janmashtami Chennai Celebration of Vishnu Mohan Foundation

rd3 Sept 2019 Visit to several Draupadi Chennai

Amman Temples

th30 Oct 2018 Book Release Function with Hon’ National Museum,

Shri Pranab Mukherjee, New Delhiformer President of India

th nd5 2 January 2019 Ganga Utsav New Delhi

th5 Dec 2018 Inauguration of Ganga Exhibition New Building IGNCA, Conf by-Ministry of and Int’l Conference New Delhi Culture, IGNCA,

ICHR,

th6 Dec 2018 Valedictory of Ganga Int’l Lecture Room IGNCA Conference New Delhi

th nd5 -22 Dec 2018 Exhibition Highlights, New Building IGNCA

Visitor Feedback New Delhi


rd23 Dec 2018 Closing Ceremony of Ganga New Building IGNCA Exhibition by Exhibition New Delhi IGNCA, Ganga

Mission

nd2 January 2019 Special Talk on 'Invention of NMCG, Min of Water NMGC

Rivers: Alexander's Eye and Resources, India Gate and DDTGanga's Descent.’

th th14 -16 March 2019 Participation and Paper Presentation Chennai CPRIIR

at conference by CPRIIR on “The Mahabharata in

nd22 March 2019 Book Release function with Conference Hall, HVPI office and

Hon. Vice President of India Vice Presidents Draupadi Shri Venkaiah Naidu Residence, New Delhi Dream Trust

Art and Culture”

April 2018- Advocacy for Indraprastha New Delhi, Draupadi March 2019 Archaeology Park, Capital Journey Uttar Pradesh Dream Trust

Museum, Kampilya Development


Ganga Darshan - 2018




List of Programs 2017 - 18

April 2017 - Jan 2018 Advocacy for Indraprastha New Delhi Draupadi Dream Archaeology Park Ministries of Culture, Trust

Urban Development

April 2017 - Nov 2017 Successful Advocacy for Draupadi Dream Exposure & Preservation of Archaeological Survey Trust Excavated Site at Purana Qla. of India

April 2017 - till date Advocacy for revamp of Purana Min of Tourism Draupadi Dream Qila Light & Sound Show Trust

th st19 - 21 May 2017 Mahabharata Manthan IGNCA, New Delhi Draupadi Dream Trust

th19 July 2017 Inauguration of Mahabharata IGNCA Gallery and Min of Culture, Manthan Exhibition and Auditorium, Janpath ICCR, IGNCA, International Conference New Delhi ICHR

st 19th - 21 May 2017 International Conference Lecture Room, IGNCA Min of Culture,

Mahabharata Manthan: A Critical Man Singh Road, ICCR, IGNCA, Revisit to the Tangible and New Delhi ICHR Intangible Heritage

19th July - 31st July Exhibition Titled Journey through Twin Art Gallery IGNCA MOC, IGNCA Dwapara Era

th13 Oct 2017 Mahabharata Manthan’s Cultural India International Centre Min of Culture,

Program DUKH DRAUPADI KA New Delhi

th10 Feb 2018 Cultural Program ARMY House Draupadi Dream

DUKH DRAUPADI KA Trust

th15 February 2018 Purana Qila Excavation Site Visit New Delhi Draupadi Dream Trust

th th14 March to 6 Cultural Program on Draupadi Sangeet Natak Academy Snageet Natak April 2018 Press Meet LKO, UP Academy MOC

Kathak Dance Presentation Govt of India, SNA Dept of Culture UP, SAIL

2017-18 Some published articles (a) Book Review of Indraprastha Revisited (b) Article on Cultural Heritage By Ms. Neera Misra

Date Program Title Venue Support

1. April – Nov 2016 Advocacy for Indraprastha New Delhi Culture, DraupadiArchaeology Park Ministries of Dream Trust

Urban Development

2. April – Nov 2016 Advocacy for Exposure & Archaeological Draupadi Preservation of Excavated Survey of India Dream TrustSite at Purana Qila

3. April – Nov 2016 Advocacy for revamp of Purana Min of Tourism Draupadi Qila Light & Sound Show and Dream Trust enhancement of Site Museum

4. April- Aug. 2016 Advocacy and conversion of Kampilya Draupadicomputer Training Centre into CSC Dream Trust

th5. 20 Oct 2016 Book Release by Hon’ble New Delhi Draupadi

Culture Minister Dream Trust

6. 18th Nov 2016 Inauguration of eight Days’ Purana Qila Min of Culture, Indraprastha Festival Exhibition ICCR, ASI

7. 22nd – 23rd Nov International Conference National Museum Min of Culture, 2016 on Ancient Indraprastha New Delhi National Museum

8. 22nd Nov 2016 Cultural Evening: Draupadi National Museum Min of Culture, Antarkatha New Delhi National Museum

th9. 7 - Dec 2016 Promoting Indraprastha with Bangaluru Draupadi

a special lecture Dream Trust

th10. 30 - Dec 2016 A special Day with a Special Her residence Draupadi Woman – Tara Gandhi New Delhi Dream Trust Bhattacharya

th11. 16 - Feb 2017 Women Power –Interacting with New Delhi Draupadi

activist Taslima Nasreen Dream Trust

th12. 26 March 2017 Cultural Evening: IGNCA New Delhi Draupadi

Draupadi Antarkatha Dream Trust & IGNCA

S.No DATE PROGRAM TITLE VENUE SUPPORT


List of programme 2016 - 17

1. 29th May- The Mahabharata1st June 2015 Kolkata Exhibition & Lecture Min of Culture & ONGC

2. 3rd June 2015 Kampilia Kampilia visit to welcome Draupadi DreamTrust Organizer team, for evaluation (Mahabharata Shodh

Sansthan)

3. 24th June 2015 Lucknow Meeting with Chief Minister Draupadi Dream Trustand Secretary Tourism for (Mahabharata ShodhKampilya Development Board, Sansthan)Mahabharata Tourism

4. July 2015-March New Delhi Research & Advocacy for Draupadi Dream Trust2016 INDRAPRASTHA (Mahabharata Shodh

Sansthan)

5. Dec 19th – 21st Lucknow Mahabharata Festival Govt of Uttar Pradesh 2015 Dept. of Tourism

6. April 2015 - Kampilia IT Education - Ongoing Survey Draupadi Dream Trust March 2016 & evaluation

7. April 2015 - New Delhi Ongoing General work for Draupadi Dream TrustMarch 2016 women’s status

S.No DATE PLACE PROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY


List of programme: 2015 - 2016


April- 2014 to March Exploratory Research Varanasi, Kampilya2015 for Standardizing the Bulandsher, Delhi

Manufacturing &Packaging Process of‘Aloo Papad’

IT Resource Centre

Pilot Project DRZResource Centre

Evaluation Visit ofKampilya

Mining the myth of India TodayDraupadi Article

16th Feb 2015 Meeting with Shri Lucknow Draupadi TrustAkhilesh Yadav,Honorable ChiefMinister of State ofUttar Pradesh

26th-28th May 2015 3rd International IIC, New Delhi Ministry of Culture,Seminar of Draupadi ICCR, SAILTrust “The Indus-Saraswati (Harappan)Civilization vis-a-visThe Ròigveda”

DATE PROGRAMME SUPPORTED BYVENUE



S.No DATE VENUEPROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY

1. Kampil visit Draupadi Trust

th2. 15 Dec 2013 Inauguration of Panchal Maha Dilli Haat, INA Min of Cul GOI,

Utsav ONGC, Handloom Commission Min of Textiles, GOI), SAIL

th3. 16 Dec 2013 Panel discussion- Revisiting India IIC, Min of Cul GOI, Draupadi, & Exihibiton on International Center ONGC ,Handloom Panchala Desha Commission (Min of

Textiles, GOI),

th4. 17 Dec 2013 Crafts Exhibition Dilli Haat, INA Min of Cul GOI, ONGC, Handloom Commission (Min of Textiles, GOI), SAIL

th5. 18 Dec 2013 Seminar on significance of India IIC, Min of Cul GOI, Panchala Desha International Center ONGC ,Handloom

Commission (Min of Textiles, GOI),

th6. 18 Dec 2013 An evening of poetry- Kavita ki India Min of Cul, ONGC, Shaam Panchali ke Naam International Center HUDCO, IGL

th7. 19 Dec 2013 Closing ceremony- Dilli Haat, INA Min of Cul, ONGC,Folk traditions of Panchal Handloom Commission

th8. 15 Jan 2014 Lecture on Is Mahabharata India Myth, Science or History International Center IIC

nd9. 2 Feb 2015 Holistic empowerment of Amity Kampil Draupadi Trust students & Gram Sabha functionaries.

rd10. 23 Feb An Honour for Draupadi Trust Mainpuri, UP Draupadi Trust

initiatives


DATE VENUEPROGRAMME SUPPORTED BY

th th26 -27 April 12 Int’l Seminar on Mahabharata VIF, New Delhi Ministry of Culture, ICCR, ONGC, GAIL, NTPC & VIF (Venue Support)

May Visit to Kampilya Computer Trust Center

st1 June 2012 ‘ Dacoits, Mafia & Temples IHC Unitech & IHC

Restoration’ .. (venue support)Dr.K.K.Mohammad Lecture

th15 Aug Field visit to Kampilya Kampilya, Sifai, UP Draupadi Trust

th 21 Aug. 2012 Yadain Bismillah –A Tribute II CC ONGC & IICC to Bharat Ratna Ustad New Delhi (Part Venue Support) Bismillah Khan Sahab

th 27 Aug. 2012 Myth about Aryan Invasion toIndia IIC, New Delhi IIC (venue support)

Prof. B.B. Lal’s Lecture

nd th22 Nov- 20 Mahabharata Exhibition ASI Children’s Govt. of Delhi NCT, ASI Dec. 2012 Museum New Delhi GAIL, NMDC & ONGC

th14 Dec 2012 Inspection visit ..Computer Center Kampilya, UP Kampilya

Power Grid

th4 Feb 2013 Program with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Gandhi Smriti, Gandhi Smriti & ICICI Bank New Delhi

March Visit to Zardozi Cluster Kampilya Draupadi Trust






th1 4 April 2012 Release of Special Software for IHC New Delhi MLA, DIT, Ministry of Artisan community-Khaka Communications & IT (Design & Pattern) makers

th2 9 April 2011 Technology integration for Craft Kampilya DSTpersons , Special Designing Software

th3 5 May 2012 Inauguration of Kampilya Kampilya DT Excavation Project with ASI-Lucknow University

th4 7 May, 2011 Health Camp with Apollo Delhi Breast Cancer Patient Benefit Hospital in Kampilya Foundation, Apollo Hospital

& Draupadi Trust

th5 13 May 2011 1) Inauguration of DT Farrukhabad Farrukhabad DST, DTPowergrid, Centre for Technology Integration for Artisans with Special Designing Software –2) -Installation of new Systems at Kampilya

th6 13 June 2011 Advocacy for Promoting Cultural Kampilya, D T Tourism Project—visit of Secretary Dist Farrukhabad Culture, Govt.U.P.& Survey of Excavation Project

th7 24 June 2011 Survey of Design Software at Kampilya, Shamshabad & DT Technology integration Projects Farrukhabadfor Artisans-Project at Kampilya,Farrkhbad & Shamshabad

nd8 2 August 2011 Participation at Amity University, Noida Amity UniversityNoida (Department of Social Work)




rd9 3 August 2011 Presented Paper on “Women in Delhi DT Politics: Reservation Debate” at a National Workshop New Delhi, organisers Women’s Studies Research Centre, University of Calcutta

th10 6 August 2011 Survey for establishing Solar Kampilya, DTLight Station – Kampilya Area Gujarpur, Rokari

th11 19 August 2011 Cultural Program- Delhi SAIL / LICKavita Ki Ek Sham, Rashtra Ke Naam

th12 11 December 2011 Awareness Camp for Artisans Kampilya DT Registration Benefits at Shamshabad

th13 4 January 2012 Participation in Farrukhad Farrukhabad DT Maha Utsav

th14 15 January 2012 Distribution of Solar Lights in Kampilya TERI& DT Gujarpur & Rokari Villages of Kampilya Area

th15 18 January 2012 Survey of Excavation Project Kampilya Pvt. Donar &DT

th th16 9 &10 February 2012 Visit to Banaras for DST Project Banaras DST

th17 25&26 March 2012 GPR Survey by I.I.T Kanpur Team Kampilya Pvt.Donar & DT for Draupadi Trust(Archeology project)

Project/Program Name Date & Year Grant/Support From

Tourism development project

An explanatory study on Gotra & Khap research on basic issues

Amritsar visit for DST presentation members of Draupadi trust were invited to present the project for funding on technology integration on Uplifting Socio – economic status of Zardozi craft persons th rough sc ience and t echno logy intervention and training.

Policy of Proactive & Effective use of Mass Media and different Communications channels for Gender Equality Sensitization.

Floods of Kampilya

Ajmer Visit

International Seminar & Publication ‘How Deep are the roots of Indian Civilization? An Archaeological and Historical Perspective’

Pilot Project DRZ Resource Center at Shahpur Jat New Delhi (Deployment of CHIC Software for Designing by crafts persons with the aim of Integrating Technology with Traditional craft and crafts persons)

Excavation Project with Lucknow University(under sanction of ASI)

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1. April Visit by English Designer Delhi Simmone, for products

th 2. 24 April 09 Geo-Tourism Project

3. May 4th 09 Visit to Lucknow - Tourism Lucknow Project

th4. June 20 09 Alcoholic Health Camp at Delhi Shahpur Jat (Interviews of women)

rd5. July 3 09 Presentation for Research Project Delhi

rd6. August 23 09 Bhakti Ballet Delhi SAIL, GAIL

th7. August 29 09 SIFI visit to Kampilya Kampilya SIFI

nd8. September 22 09 Etawa Program Itawa

th9. October 7 09 Book Release Delhi

st10. November 1 2009 Visit to Kurukshetra Haryana

rd11. December 3 2009 Environment Festival with Youth, Delhi Min of Enivironment & Forests,NTPC

th12. December 16 2009 Foreign Students visit to Kampilya,

Kampilya Farrukhabad

th13. 8 January 2010 Visit to Kampilya for

Tourism Project update

th14. February 10 2010 Role of Ayurveda for Rural IIC, N Delhi AYUSH Women Healthcare

15. March 2010 Computer Trainings at District Farrukhabad

Order of programs in Report


Annual Activity 2009 - 2010

DATE PLACE VENUEPROGRAMME

th thApril 14 -17 Fusion Arts-East is East & West is Visual Arts Gallery Draupadi Trust,

West India Habitat Centre, VAG & GAIL New Delhi

th8 May’ 08 Role of Ayurveda (Rural) Women Gandhi Samriti, Tees Ayush Dept,

Health Care Januray Marg, New Delhi Min of Health

th thMay 16 -17 ‘08 Exploratory visit to Kampilya with Kampil, UP Draupadi Trust

NISTAD

thJune 17 , 2008 Ayurveda for Basti people of NCR Buddha Park, Noida Draupadi Trust

at Noida

thrdAug. 8 2008 3 Seminar on “Role of Media in Awas Vikas Hall, NCW, Min of WCD,

Women Empowerment” Lucknow SAIL

th11 Sep. 2008 Annual Seminar ‘Media & IIMC, New Delhi NCW, IIMC,

Women’ & Release of Annual Report Draupadi Trust

th28 Sept. 2008 Applied Vedic Culture for IHC, Lodhi Road, Draupadi Trust

Modern Living New Delhi

th10 Nov. 2008 Visit to Lucknow Lucknow, UP

December 2008 LIC Camp for Policy “Jeevan Shahpur Jat, Draupadi Trust, LIC Madhur”For Shahpur Jat Residents. New Delhi

th st 25 -31 Jan.’09 Imitative Clothing project for New Delhi Draupadi Trust

Kampilya Women

th stth20 -21 Feb. ‘09 4 Seminar on “Role of Media in CSJM University, NCW, Min of

Women Empowerment” Kanpur, UP WCD,

th th13 - 14 Community Radio Service Solan Himachal Min. of I & B

March.09 Solan Visit Pradesh



1 a- Dr. Swaminathan’ Felicitation 26th April 2007 New Delhi

b- Dr. Swaminathan’ Felicitation 26th April 2007 Pusa Institute

2 BHARAT NIRMAN AWARDS given to 30th April 2007 New Delhi Ms. Neera Misra

3 Visit to Farrukhabad for Magazine Launch May May Farrukhabad

4 Participation Technical consultant at 16th May 2007 Lucknow USAID intrahealth Vistra Project Conclave on ‘ Delay of marriage and birth’

5 SISI Workshop inaugurated in Farrukhabad Skill Development for Beauticians

6 Research visit to Uttarakhand 9-12th June 2007 Uttarakhand

7 Visit to Hill Campus of Pant 10th June 2007 UttarakhandNagar Agriculture University for Opportunities for Hill Women

8 Research visit to chandigarhand the hill July 2007 Chandigarh station of Kasuali

9 Participated as Technical Consultant at 12th 14th Aug. 2007 MSSRF, ChennaiUSAID National Nutrition Conclave

10 Seminar on ‘ Role of Media in Women 31st Aug. 2007 New Delhi Empowerment’- Release of Annual Activity Report

11 Organized Visit of Foreign students’ 7th Sept. 2007 Gyan Shakti Noidainterns for the Basti Education Project

12 Resource Persons at the International 27th Oct-2nd Nov.’07 Gandhi SmirtiAlliance of Women of AIWCC Conference New Delhi

13 Assistance visit for organizing 26th Dec.-11th Feb.’07 Fatehgarh, Sarojini Computer Programme Nagar Kampilya

14 Interaction with Women involved in FAO Nov. 2007 Kampilya Project of HERBAL Medicinal Plants

15 Workshop on Skill Development for 26th Dec. 2007 Kampilya Herbal Medicinal Plants

16 Skill Development in Repair and 26th Dec. 2007 Kampilyamaintenance of Electronic Gazettes with support of DST

17 Resource person at Seminar on 24th Dec.2007 Delhi Consumer Awareness

18 Monitoring visit to Kampilya 5th Jan 2008 Kampilya

19 Seminar on “Role of Media in Women 28th Jan 2008 ChennaiEmpowerment”



April 2006 Study on Development Opportunities Tourism Kampilya

th26 April 2006 Inauguration of Computer Training for Under Vinay Nagar Bengali

Privileged School New Delhi

May 2006 Continuation of Computer Training program & Farrukhabad, Delhi, Tailoring, Stitching & Embroidery Training Kampilya

th th13 & 14 May 2006 Workshop on Entrepreneurial Opportunities in FarrukhabadAyurvedic products

th20 May 2006 Selection Camp for National Women Football Teams Farrukhabad

th29 may 2009 Inauguration of Computer Training Centre Village Pura, Kanhera, Agra

23 June 2006 Workshop for Herbal Cosmetic on Direct Farrukhabad Marketing & Multi Level Marketing

th29 June 2006 Tree Plantation Panchsheel. New Club. New Delhi

June, July & Aug. 2006 Continuation of Computer Training Program Kampilya Village, Agra, & Tailoring, Stitching & Embroidery Training Farrukhabad, Delhi

July 2006 Launch of Greeting Cards (2006-07) Delhi

th16 Aug. 2006 Seminar on Development Opportunities in Convention Hall, TheIndustry for Entrepreneurs & Job Seekers Ashok New Delhi

Oct. & Nov. 2006 Study Report on Women of Rural Area of Sitamarhi (U.P) Sitamarhi

th th4 & 5 Nov. 2006 National Conference on Agricultural Promotion & Pant Nagar University

Development

th th14 to 17 Jan 2007 Study Report on Women of Rural Area of Ranichauri Ranichauri (Uttaranchal)

th nd12 to 22 Feb. 2006 National Women Football Championship DPS R.K.Puram,

New Delhi

nd 22 Feb. 2007 Exhibition Match to commemorate Anniversary of kasturba DPS R.K.Puram,

New Delhi

nd 22 March 2006 Interactive Program on “Role of Art in Panchsheel Club, Social Empowerment” New Delhi



2002 to 2003 Swot Analysis Kampilya Village

2003 to 2004 Frequent Travel to locations, Interaction with Community Kampilya Village and Local Administration, Ideation, Risk Management

April to Dec. 2004 Research on Kampilya, Swot Analysis Kampilya Village

th th10 , 11 Oct. 2004 Workshop on Food Processing Kampilya Village

th 18 Jan.2005 A Day of Joy for Kampilya, inauguration of Draupadi Trust Kampilya Village Computer aided Training Centre

th20 Feb. 2005 Computer Training Workshop Deaf Culture Festival of Kampilya Village

th14 Feb. 2005 India Cum Conference of Deaf Women

th19 Feb. 2005 Management EDP Training & Awareness Program Farrukhabad

Workshop(Basic Computer Workshop)

th 16 to 31st March 2005 Computer Training Workshop (MS Dos) Kampilya

th th21 to 26 March 2005 Computer Training Program (Tally) Farrukhabad

th th28 ,29 March 2005 Workshop on Zardozi – “A Fashion Handicraft” Kampilya

th th24 & 25 April 2005 Workshop Marketing (Business ideas in Trousseau, Farrukhabad

Gift packing & Candle making)

st th1 April to 15 May 2005 Computer Training Workshop Kampilya

th th9 &10 April 2005 Workshop Preservation & Packaging (Food Processing) Kampilya

th 25 April 2005 Tailoring & Embroidery Centre Inauguration Kampilya

th th4 &5 May 2005 Workshop Ayurvedic -Herbal Medicines/Products Potential Farrukhabad & Kampilya

th th25 & 26 May 2005 Workshop Cost & Finance Processing Enterprise Agra UP

th th28 & 29 May 2005 Zardozi & Fashion Handicraft Workshop Kampilya

th th16 May to 30 June 2005 Computer Training Workshop Kampilya

st st1 July to 31 July 2005 Computer training Workshop Kampilya



nd th2 May 05 to 15 Jan 06 Card Project National Capital Region

st31 July 2005 Painting Competition for Female Artists New Delhi

th th5 & 6 July 2005 Workshop on “Effective Communication Skill for Agra

Entrepreneurs)

rd th23 to 25 July 2005 Workshop on Personality Development for Entrepreneurs Farrukhabad

August 2005 Computer Training Workshop Kampil

st1 to 30 Sept 2005 Computer Training Workshop Kampil

rd th3 to 30 Oct.2005 Computer Training Workshop Kampil

st thst31 Oct. to 5 Nov. 2005 1 National Sports for Deaf Women Delhi

th th 7 to 30 Nov.2005 Computer Training Workshop Kampil

th th 8 to 10 Dec.2005 Cultural Tourism Development Workshop Kampilya

st th1 to 30 Dec. 2005 Computer Training Workshop Kampilya

th st 5 to 31 Jan.2006 Computer Training Workshop Kampilya

rd th3 to 25 Feb. 2006 Computer Training Workshop (DTP-PageMaker) Kampilya

th th 13 &14 Feb.2006 Program Empowerment of Rural Women Via Gandhi Samriti, TeesthCommemorating 60 Anniversary Celebrations of Hazari Marg,

Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust New Delhi

th14 Feb. 2006 Construction of Polyhouse awarded by Food & Kampilya Village

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1 to 31 March 2006 Computer Training Workshop Kampilya

th11 March 2006 Visit to Dilli Haat Delhi

thth 10 March to14 March 06 Visit of some Foreign Benefactors Delhi




2002 to 2003 Swot Analysis Kampilya Village

2003 to 2004 Frequent Travel to locations, Interaction with Community and Local Administration, Ideation, Risk Management Kampilya Village

April to Dec. 2004 Research on Kampilya, Swot Analysis Kampilya Village

th th10 , 11 Oct. 2004 Workshop on Food Processing Kampilya Village

th18 Jan. 2005 A Day of Joy for Kampilya, inauguration of Draupadi Kampilya Village

Trust Computer aided Training Centre

th20 Feb. 2005 Computer Training Workshop Deaf Culture Festival Kampilya Village

th th10 to 14 Feb. 2005 India Cum Conference of Deaf Women

th19 Feb. 2005 Management EDP Training & Awareness Program Farrukhabad Workshop (Basic Computer Workshop)

th st16 to 31 March 2005 Computer Training Workshop (MS Dos) Kampilya

st th21 to 26 March 2005 Computer Training Program (Tally) Farrukhabad

th th28 , 29 March 2005 Workshop on Zardozi – “A Fashion Handicraft” Kampilya

th th24 & 25 April 2005 Workshop Marketing (Business Ideas in Trousseau, Farrukhabad

Gift Packing & CandleMaking)

st th1 April to 15 May 2005 Computer Training Workshop Kampilya

th th9 &10 April 2005 Workshop Preservation & Packaging (Food Processing) Kampilya

th25 April 2005 Tailoring & Embroidery Centre Inauguration Kampilya

th th4 & 5 May 2005 Workshop Ayurvedic -Herbal Medicines/Products Potential Farrukhabad

&Kampilya

th th25 & 26 May 2005 Workshop Cost & Finance Processing Enterprise Agra UP

th th28 & 29 May 2005 Zardozi & Fashion Handicraft Workshop Kampilya

th th16 May to 30 June 2005 Computer Training Workshop Kampilya

st1 July to 31th July 2005 Computer training Workshop Kampilya



Ancient Significance of Kampilya

The archaeological site of Kampil known as the capital town of king Drupad of Mahabharat (Mahabharta 1/137/73-74) is located at Lat. 20°37'12” North and Long. 79°16'48” East in the tehsil of Kaimganj of Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh. It is believed to be the capital city of ancient south Panchala. The early rulers of Kampil relating to Krivi (Rigveda 1/30/1, 8/2/24, 8/22/12, 8/87/1, 9/9/6), Turvasu (Rigveda 1/36/18, 5/31/8, 6/20/12, 8/4/7, 10/49/8), Keshin (Shatapath Brahman 11/8/4/6), Shrinjai (Rigveda 4/15/4, 6/27/7, 6/47/22) and Somak families are frequently mentioned in Vedic literature. Kampilya is a very ancient settlement; there is a mention of goddess Subhadra in Yajurveda.

izk.kk; Lokgk ikuk; Lokgk C;kuk; LokgkAvEcs·vfEcds ·vEckfyds u ek u;fr d”puA

llLR;”od% lqHkfnzdka Hknzka dkEihyokfluhe~AA 23@18

This verse is again quoted in Taittiriya Samhita 7/4/19, Maitrayani Samhita 3/12/20, Kathak Samhita, Ashvamedh 4/8, Vajasaneyi Samhita 23/18, Taittiriya Brahman 3/9/6 and Shatapath Brahman 13/2/8/3

The commentator Mahidhar has explained that ladies of Kampil were learned and beautiful. Mammat seems also of the same view in his commentary on this verse;

dkEihy okfluhe~ dkEihy uxjs fg lqHkxk% lq:ik% fL=;ks HkofUrA

Perhaps due to this the settlement was named as Kampil but according to Vishnu Purana 4/19,58-59 it was named after the king Kampilya who ruled over here. Yajurveda mentions that the Kampil was a son of

thBhrigyasva, who ruled here in the later vedic period. This place is known as the birth place of 13 Tirthankar thVimal Nath also. It is referred in Balkand of Valmiki Ramayan that the Brahmadatta the 12 descendant of

Ikshvaku dynasty ruled here like Indra.

l jktk czãnRrLrq iqjhe/;olr~ rnkAdkfEiY;k ij;k y{E;k nsojktks ;Fkk fnoe~ AA ckydk.M 33@19

Somak, Sanjai, Durmukh and Pravahan Jaivali were rulers of this line who are associated with Kampil. The Shatapath Brahman mentions that king Kaivya and Durmukha performed Ashvamedh sacrifice at Kampil. During pre-Mahabharat age king Sudas is told to be so powerful, who expanded his empire up to Punjab in west and Saket in east. He also defeated Samvaran, the father of Kuru in Hasthinapur.

A detailed description of city is found in Mahabharat. The daughter of king Drupad, Draupadi and his son Dhristadyumna who participated in Mahabharat

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