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The Origins of the Indian Notational System: A Journey Through Time The Indian notational system, with its unique place-value system and the use of zero, stands as a cornerstone of modern mathematics. Its influence has reverberated across continents, shaping the way we understand and manipulate numbers today. But how did this revolutionary system come into … Read more
Unraveling the Mysteries of Thenmadurai: A Journey Through Time and Tradition Nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, India, lies the ancient town of Thenmadurai. More than just a geographical location, Thenmadurai is a living tapestry woven with threads of history, culture, and spirituality. Its name, derived from the Tamil … Read more
Proto-historic period Proto-historic period is the age nearest to the historical period. In so far as India is concerned the civilisation of the Vedic period is the proto-historic period. The hymns composed by the Vedic priests had perfected a poetic technique. These hymns were praise of their gods and were sung at sacrifices. These were … Read more
The Decline of the Pala Dynasty: A Historical Analysis The Pala Dynasty, a prominent ruling power in eastern India from the 8th to the 12th centuries, left an indelible mark on the region’s history and culture. Their reign witnessed a flourishing of art, literature, and religious practices, leaving behind a legacy of magnificent temples, intricate … Read more
The Rig Veda: A Tapestry of Ancient Indian Thought and Culture The Rig Veda, the oldest surviving collection of Indo-Aryan hymns, stands as a cornerstone of Indian civilization. Composed over a period of centuries, likely between 1500 and 1200 BCE, it offers a glimpse into the beliefs, rituals, and social structures of a vibrant and … Read more
The Rise and Fall of South Indian Dynasties: A Journey Through Ancient History The history of South India is a tapestry woven with the threads of numerous dynasties, each leaving its mark on the cultural, political, and architectural landscape of the region. From the ancient Cholas to the Vijayanagara Empire, these dynasties rose and fell, … Read more
The Enduring Voices of Rocks: Exploring the World of Rock Inscriptions From ancient petroglyphs etched into cave walls to modern graffiti scrawled across urban landscapes, rocks have served as canvases for human expression for millennia. These inscriptions, collectively known as rock art, offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives, beliefs, and cultures of past and … 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 Yashovarman, also known as Lakshavarman, was a king of the Chandela dynasty of India. He ruled in the Jejakabhukti region (Bundelkhand in present-day Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh). The Khajuraho inscription also states that Yashovarman turned the rivers Ganga and Yamuna into his "pleasure-lakes", and that the waters of these rivers … Read more
Origins According to the Rajput bards, Chauhan is one of the four Agnikula or ‘fire sprung’ clans who were created by the Gods in the anali kund or ‘fountain of fire’ on Mount Abu to fight against the Asuras or demons. Chauhan is also one of the 36 ruling races of the Rajputs. Agnikula origin … Read more
Persian and Greek invasion: Persian invasion; Alexander, the Great and his legacy. India has a varied culture and traditions, many of them have been influenced by the foreign culture. India being a prosperous and rich country with great civilisation, it attracted the empires from long and many civilisations like Persian and Macedonian have invaded India … Read more