The Historical Alphabet/Qalam
Discovering something new about the world in which our ancestors lived—and our own today—is a truly exciting experience! To share this joy with our readers, the Qalam editorial staff, together with the technology company Citix @citix.me, has created a fascinating project of important and interesting historical facts collected in an alphabet. You can now see them on Citix city smartboards and read more on our website.
Gandhari
Indian Princess, Mother of a Hundred Heroes, Heroine of the Epic Mahabharata
To support the blind king she was married to, Gandhari put a blindfold over her own eyes, vowing never to remove it. The king, however, was saddened by her vow: he had wanted a wife who could be his eyes. Gandhari was amongst the most desirable brides in ancient India, and she was granted a boon to have 100 sons by Lord Shiva. A renowned sage also granted her this boon, and she soon became mother to 100 boys and one girl.
Portrait of a Beautiful Elegant Female Model in Traditional Ethnic Indian Hindu mythology Costume with Makeup and Heavy Jewellery.Mehendi henna pattern on hands/Shutterstock