The Age Of Buddha Introduction With Reference To Uttar Pradesh
There are numerous sites in Uttar Pradesh that are associated with Lord Buddha and
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Distinction between Indus Civilization and Vedic Civilization
Distinction between Indus Civilization and Vedic Civilization These two civilizations have not only played a major role in the development of ancient India, but have also left a lineage that still continues to shape our present Indian culture. Differences based on Following Major Headings PERIODICTY BASED DIFFERNENCES: Indus Valley Civilization: Till 20th century, historians … Read more
The Khajuraho temples; Jain temples at Mount Abu and the Odishyan temples
KHAJURAHO TEMPLES:- The Khajuraho Temples:- This is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was accorded this status in 1986. The temples at Khajuraho, located in the Chhatarpur district were built during the Chandela Dynasty, which reached its apogee between 950 and 1050. The mediaeval trailer Ibn Battuta noted in 1335, that there … Read more
Socio- religious movements : Sufism and Bhakti movements
The Bhakti Movement in Indian history represents a movement that popularized devotional surrender to a personally conceived supreme God. Its origins are traced to the Brahamanical and Buddhist traditions of ancient India. It was in south India that it grew from a religious tradition into a popular movement based on religious Equality and broad based … Read more
Folk arts of India
Folk arts of India Madhubani Art Madhubani, practiced in the Mithilia region of India, is a famous form of folk art. It is done with the help of natural pigments and dyes. The equipment for painting is also usually hand crafted. Geometrical figures and vibrant use of colour are the most strking features of Madhubani … Read more
Test 1:- History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan
[WATU 8] , Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India. It is the largest state in India by area and the seventh-largest by Population. The state is known for its desert landscape, forts, palaces, and temples. Rajasthan is also home to a number of different ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture and traditions. … Read more
QUICK REVISION: Art 4, Institutional structure for Nuclear energy
QUICK REVISION: Art 4, Institutional structure for Nuclear Energy: ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION: Governing body of the department of Atomic energy It is directly under the charge of the Prime Minister Set up on 10Aug, 1948 Function: Organise research in atomic science To train atomic scientist in the country To promote nuclear research in … Read more
The Kushana Dynasty
–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
Survey of artistic and cultural Heritage (Temples, Budhist Monasteries and Paintings)
Survey of artistic and cultural Heritage of Himachal Pradesh (Temples, Budhist Monasteries and Paintings) Temples Ganesh temple bharmour chamba Lord Ganesha temple is situated near the entrance of Chaurasi temple, Bharmour. The temple was constructed by the rulers of the Varman dynasty as stated in an inscription erected in the temple, by Meru Verman in … Read more
Mughal Empire
Mughal Empire (1526 A.D.-1857 A.D.) Babur- His actual name was Zahiruddin Mohammed, son of Omar Sheikh Mirza, the king of Ferghana in Afghanistan. His ambition was to conquer Samarkand, the seat of Timur. In 1527 A.D., Babur defeated ranasanga in the battle of Kanwa. In the battle of Chanderi (1528 A.D.), Babur defeated Mediniroy. In … Read more