Last week, Swati Mishra’s day started on a historical note. The Class VII student was part of an eight-member group from Vasant Valley School that participated in a walk through Mehrauli. This was part of Fox History and Entertainment’s initiative called MY City My History, which is being organised in collaboration with INTACH. The two-hour walk kickstarted the Delhi leg of a 25-city campaign that invites students between 11 and 15 to send essays about lesser-known places in their city. Students can also send videos, photographs and other material to supplement their essays.
“Before the walk, I had only heard of Qutub Minar, now I also know about Adham Khan’s tomb, known as Bhul Balaiya by the locals,” says Mishra. Swapna Liddle,
INTACH co-convenor, Delhi Chapter, adds, “This 16th century tomb was built during the reign of Akbar, in memory of a trusted aide.”
The last date for entries is December 31. Five winners will get a chance to host a 15-minute show on the channel about their city.
Upload the entries on www.foxhistory.com/mycity
