As there was no issue dated October 23, 1976, from the issue dated October 22, 1976
The Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, at Bhopal, which has connections with the Bourbons of France is celebrating its centenary this year.
About 1580, Jean Philippe de Bourbon Navarre, kinsman of the ruling prince of Navarre, father of Henry IV of France landed in Goa. He had to leave France because he had killed in duel another high-born Gascon. Jean Philip managed to reach Delhi and to have audience with Akbar, who liked him and gave him the title “Nawab Masin.”
Juliana, sister of the Christian wife of Akbar, Maria, was later married to Jean Philippe. Juliana who was given the title of Imperial Sister built the first Roman Catholic church at Agra which still exists.
Published - October 23, 2026 02:05 am IST