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The Enduring Legacy of Prakrit: A Journey Through the Languages of Ancient India Prakrit, a term encompassing a diverse group of languages spoken in ancient India, holds a pivotal position in the history of the Indo-Aryan language family. While often overshadowed by its more famous descendant, Sanskrit, Prakrit played a crucial role in shaping the … Read more
Aryabhata: The Father of Indian Astronomy and Mathematics Introduction Aryabhata, a brilliant mathematician and astronomer, stands as a towering figure in the history of Indian science. Born in 476 CE in the ancient city of Pataliputra (modern Patna), his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and even the concept of zero, have left an indelible mark on … Read more
The Vedas: A Tapestry of Ancient Wisdom The Vedas, meaning “knowledge” in Sanskrit, are the foundational texts of Hinduism, considered to be the oldest surviving scriptures in the world. Dating back to at least 1500 BCE, they encapsulate a vast body of knowledge encompassing religious beliefs, rituals, philosophy, cosmology, and social practices of ancient India. … Read more
Unraveling the Legacy of the Cheras: A Journey Through Time and History The Cheras, a powerful and influential dynasty that ruled over a vast swathe of Southeast Asia for centuries, have left an indelible mark on the region’s history and culture. Their legacy, however, remains shrouded in mystery, a tapestry woven from fragmented accounts, archaeological … Read more
Exploring the Rich Heritage of Madurai: A Tapestry of Culture, History, and Spirituality Madurai, nestled in the heart of Tamil Nadu, is a city steeped in history, culture, and spirituality. Its vibrant tapestry, woven with threads of ancient temples, bustling markets, and captivating traditions, offers a unique glimpse into the soul of South India. This … Read more
Unveiling the Mind: A Deep Dive into the Abhidhamma Pitaka The Abhidhamma Pitaka, the third and final basket of Buddhist scriptures, stands as a unique and profound exploration of the human mind and its intricate workings. While the Sutta Pitaka focuses on the Buddha’s teachings and the Vinaya Pitaka outlines monastic rules, the Abhidhamma Pitaka … Read more
The Aryans came to India in several waves. The earliest wave is represented by the Rig Vedic people who appeared in the subcontinent in about 1500 BC. They came into conflict with the indigenous inhabitants called the Dravidians mentioned as Dasa or Dasyus in Rig Veda. The Rig Veda mentions the defeat of … Read more
Emperor Harshavardhana, better known as Harsha, lived from 590 to 647 CE and was the third ruler of the Vardhana Empire, the last great empire in ancient India before the Islamic Invasion. He ruled from 606 CE to 647 CE. After Harshavardhana’s death, however, the Vardhana dynasty came to an end and its empire dissolved. India, the land beyond the … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Economic contribution External trade was carried on between South India and Hellenistic kingdom of Egypt and Arabia as well as the Malay Archipelago. The author of the Periplus of the Erythrean Sea (75 A.D.) gives the most valuable information about the trade between India and the … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Facts related to Uttar Pradesh Under the rule of Kanishka, The Kushana empire reached its maximum territorial limits. This empire extended from the Central Asia to the northern India, while including Varanasi, Kaushambi and Sravasti in Uttar Pradesh region. The Kushanas patronized the Gandhara and the Mathura schools … Read more