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China: A Type of Its Own China, the world’s most populous nation and a rising economic powerhouse, is a complex and multifaceted entity. Its unique history, culture, and political system have shaped a distinct “China type” that defies easy categorization. This article delves into the key characteristics of this type, exploring its historical roots, economic … Read more
Surkotada: Unveiling the Secrets of a Harappan Metropolis Surkotada, a site nestled in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, stands as a testament to the remarkable civilization that flourished in the Indus Valley over 4,000 years ago. While overshadowed by the more famous Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, Surkotada holds a unique position in the Harappan landscape, … Read more
Unveiling the Splendor of Madurai During the Pallava Dynasty: A Journey Through Time Madurai, the ancient city of Tamil Nadu, boasts a rich and vibrant history, its tapestry woven with the threads of numerous dynasties. Among them, the Pallavas, a powerful South Indian dynasty that ruled from the 3rd to the 9th centuries CE, left … Read more
Indus Valley Civilization Indus Valley Civilization was the first major civilization in south Asia, which spread across a vast area of land in present day India and Pakistan (around 12 lakh sq.km). The time period of mature Indus Valley Civilization is estimated between BC. 2700- BC.1900 i.e. for 800 years. But early … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Mahabodhi Temple The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ancient, but much rebuilt and restored, Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, marking the location where the Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Bodh Gaya (in Gaya district) is about 96 km (60 mi) … Read more
The Golden Age of the Cholas: Rajaraja I and Rajendra I The Chola dynasty, one of the most powerful and influential empires in South India, reached its zenith under the reigns of Rajaraja I (985-1014 CE) and his son, Rajendra I (1014-1044 CE). These two rulers, known for their military prowess, administrative acumen, and patronage … Read more
Navigating the Labyrinth: A Deep Dive into the Global Climate Finance Architecture The fight against climate change is a global endeavor, demanding a coordinated and robust financial system to support the necessary investments. This system, known as the Global Climate Finance Architecture, is a complex web of institutions, policies, and mechanisms designed to channel public … Read more
Advent Of Islam Effects Of Aasana And Pranayama On Health (2) Growth Of Vernacular Languages Hindu Dharma Hindutva And Patriotism Islam Principles And Practices God, Confession Of Faith, Five Pillers Of Islam Islam Sacred Places, The Family System, Sharia, Sunni And Shia Jainism KHAJURAHO TEMPLES (1) Literary And Scholarly Studies During British Indi1 Socio Religious … Read more
Andhra Pradesh- Contribution of Qutubshahis to Telugu language and Literature- Art-Architecture-Monuments:- The Qutb Shahi dynasty held sway over the Andhra country for about two hundred years from the early part of the 16th century to the end of the 17th century. Sultan Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of the dynasty, served the … Read more
Lodhi -First Afghan Dynasty All Turks are the rulers of Delhi Sultanate, while Lodis who succeeded Sayyids were Afgans from 1451 to 1526. It was the last dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. They are rulers of Pashtun (Afghan) Ghilzai tribal origin and reigned during the last phase of the Delhi Sultanate. After the last Sayyid … Read more