Discover fascinating events from 21st June in history — from emperors and battles to India’s last Governor-General — and learn the surprising story of how ‘cha’ became ‘tea’! A fun historical journey for curious young minds.
Dear Students,
Did you know that the word tea is actually the result of a hilarious mix-up? If you’re curious, stay with me till the end! But first, buckle up — we’re jumping into our time machine to explore some fascinating events that happened on this very day, 21st June, throughout history.
🕰️ 21st June, 1307 — The Emperor from Mongolia
Long, long ago, in 1307, Külüg Khan was crowned as the mighty Emperor of China after bravely defeating his rivals. He was from the Yuan Dynasty — rulers from Mongolia who governed China until 1368. After them, the famous Ming Dynasty took over, building beautiful palaces and the Great Wall we still see today. Many years later, the Manchu people established the Qing Dynasty, which lasted till 1912 — then China finally became a republic!
⚔️ 21st June, 1576 — The Battle of Haldighati
Next stop — the royal land of Rajasthan! On this day in 1576, the Battle of Haldighati took place between the courageous Rana Pratap and Raja Man Singh, who fought for the mighty Mughal Emperor Akbar. Historians still debate who truly won — some say the Mughals, others cheer for Rana Pratap! But one thing is certain: it was fought in the narrow mountain pass of Haldighati, right in the rugged Aravalli Range.
🇮🇳 21st June, 1948 — India’s Last Governor-General
Now, fast forward to independent India. On 21st June, 1948, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari became the last Governor-General of India — and the only Indian to ever hold that top post. He served till 26th January 1950, when India proudly became a Republic and no longer needed a Governor-General!
🍵 And Now… The Tale of Cha and Tea!
You’ve been waiting for this, haven’t you? So here’s how cha turned into tea…
The word cha comes from China — it simply meant a side table! Long ago, people in China used this special table to serve a warm, fragrant drink made from boiled leaves. Over time, the drink itself got the same name — cha!
But how did it become tea in English? Well, meet Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess who married King Charles II of England in the 17th century. She adored drinking cha for breakfast, and soon, the whole English court followed her lead!
Now here’s the fun twist: when ships carried boxes of this magical drink from China to England, they were marked with the letters T.E.A. — short for the Portuguese words Transporte de Ervas Aromáticas, meaning Transport of Aromatic Herbs. But the English, puzzled by the letters, simply called it tea — and the name stuck!
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So next time you sip a warm cup of tea with your parents or friends, remember — you’re enjoying a drink that travelled through dynasties, royal courts, and even a bit of mistaken identity!
Stay curious, keep exploring, and have a tea-riffic day! 🌏✨🍵
