00:09Let's begin this interesting journey today.
00:11Imagine two very different and modern cities being united by the friendship of one man.
00:16and his deep sorrows have united
00:19This story is not just about bricks and stones.
00:21Rather, what a glorious heritage story this is, knowing about which one is astonished.
00:26We will turn the tables of history and see how a great loss
00:30Gave birth to two wonderful memories in two different letters
00:33Now just take a look
00:35A beautiful granite building of a Tudor style, built on the south side of Hind Club
00:41And on the other side, the famous Taj Mahal of Agra
00:44What connection could there possibly be between these? Nothing, right?
00:47But in reality, there is only one passion behind both of them.
00:51An extremely deep, bitter sorrow and a truly romantic love
00:56This is a powerful poison that directly affects the heart.
01:01Bab Number One Tudor Taj Mahal Wonder of Bangalore
01:05So let's head straight to the heart of Bangalore and take a closer look at this unique building.
01:11If you ever happen to pass through the junction of Queens Road and Karingam Road in Bangalore
01:15So this building present there immediately attracts attention.
01:18Built between 1931 and 1932, this building is quite unique.
01:22Just imagine a pure Old English Tudor style of construction and granite slabs in the heart of South India.
01:29This incident is not a common thing
01:31This great wonder is actually a very wealthy person who, after facing the biggest shock of his life, gave up his life partner.
01:38was built in memory of
01:39Bab number two
01:40Sir Jahangir Kothari, a great human friend
01:44So who was this person who built this huge and magnificent building?
01:48Let's meet the Shahjahan of this story
01:51Born in Karachi in 1857, Sir Jehangir Hurmozji Kothari's life is no less than a film story.
01:57Was
01:58He was not merely skilled in his work
01:59In 1883, he decided to circumnavigate the world and set out on his first world tour.
02:05Then in 1920, he gave his ancestral city of Karachi a renaissance unparalleled.
02:10Due to his outstanding services, in 1921, British Emperor George Punjab awarded him the title of Knighthood.
02:17awarded the title
02:18And finally comes the year 1932 when this memorable hall of Bangalore was completed.
02:22A man for whom the whole world was his home.
02:25Now, guess their wealth.
02:28We are talking about 2.5 million or Rs 25,50,000.
02:33This may not seem like a huge amount these days.
02:36But remember, during the first war of 1917, Azim
02:39This was equivalent to 1,75,000 British pounds.
02:43And this was just a caste Mali Tavan in their third war loan.
02:47This man was indeed a man of immense wealth.
02:50But the real wonder is how he used this wealth.
02:54This wealth was not meant to remain locked in safes
02:5811 times, yes 11 times, he traveled around the world by sea
03:04He became a kind of unofficial ambassador of the Sultanate of Britain.
03:09And their journeys were no ordinary political journeys.
03:12Be it the dense and dangerous jungles of the Amazon or close to the Arctic
03:16He reached everywhere through the icy and icy landscapes of Ispitsa Bargen.
03:20He firmly believed that peace could be brought to the world through sports like cricket.
03:26If there was a true global city dweller, it was Sarkothari.
03:31Baba No. 3: A Great Gift for Karachi
03:34Now let's move on the map to Karachi and see how they have invested this immense wealth.
03:40How it turned into a wonderful gift for its city
03:44Jehangir Kothari Paret's Iftida took place at Clifton Beach in 1920
03:48But the surprising thing is that this was not some ordinary Tamirati plan.
03:53Can anyone demolish his own luxurious house and build a recreation area for the public on this land?
03:59Sarkothari did exactly this.
04:01He sold his most precious and beautiful house
04:04So that a route for the public i.e. Parade and Lady Lyde Pier can be built there.
04:09Its magnificent walls and pillars, made of Gujari sandstone, still stand today.
04:14He bequeathed his property to the public so that everyone could enjoy the beautiful waves of the Arabian Sea.
04:20could
04:20And this is what is called real human friendship or Fayazi
04:24Destroying your own home and building a retreat for the happiness of others
04:28What could be a greater example of friendship than this?
04:30This was the unwavering spirit that had become a part of his personality.
04:34And this also paved the way for his next major architectural legacy.
04:38baby number four
04:39A Sanha in Bangalore
04:41The story now shifts to an emotional and painful peacock.
04:44that changed everything
04:46The journey of 1923 that left a lasting scar
04:51These are the words of a Furani report in The Times of India
04:53are heart touching
04:55Just list the people who had conquered the entire world.
04:57When he reached Bangalore during his continuous journey
05:00So his beloved Ehaliya Golbai got sick.
05:03and died there
05:04far away from their home
05:06Had to be buried in the Parsi rest house in Bangalore
05:09A loss that was truly irreparable
05:12From this caste Almiya, this Tudor Taj Mahal was born.
05:17Lady Jehangir Kothari Memorial Hall was not just a beautiful building
05:22This was an attempt to immortalize the memory of Gol Bai forever.
05:25Sir Kothari realised that the small Parsi community in Bangalore had
05:30There is no suitable place for our happiness and prosperity.
05:33So he transformed his deep sorrow into such joy
05:37Which community is it useful to today?
05:39This hall has become not just a memorial but a living social center.
05:44The last chapter i.e. chapter number five
05:47Human friend, preservation of heritage
05:50What is the significance of all this in today's times?
05:53Let us examine these two modern cities.
05:55What are you doing today with these historical guests of yours?
05:59If we enjoy both these heritages today
06:01Then a very harsh and dark reality emerges.
06:04Jarib says that the Memorial Hall in Bangalore is still in excellent condition.
06:08It is lovingly cared for
06:10And it regularly uses the community for its celebrations and exhibitions.
06:14But on the other hand
06:15Karachi's iconic palace made of Gujri sandstone
06:19Today it is a victim of poor condition and extreme lack of attention.
06:22On one side is a city that holds the gifts of its past close to its heart.
06:27And on the other hand, a city that is openly disrespecting its own glorious past.
06:31And the truth is, it's not just about old stones falling
06:35Rather, it is a huge social loss.
06:37According to the Tazia of Don Yus
06:39When nations ignore their historical monuments with such contempt
06:43So this becomes a kind of obstacle.
06:45This statement gives a very negative message to the mischievous people of today's times.
06:50He is forced to think that if this is the condition of his uncle's unmatched friendship today
06:55So why should they invest their money and give something back to their city?
06:58And this is the point of reflection where we stop today's conversation.
07:03There's a question we all need to ask.
07:05If no Maushra can protect the Tahaif given by these people
07:08Those who even demolished their homes for the sake of the people
07:11So who will come to change the future of this society?
07:14The preservation of these heritages is not just the preservation of old buildings.
07:17Rather, it is the preservation of that open-hearted and human friendship.
07:20that keeps cities alive
07:22Will definitely think about it
