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Prehistoric period :- Races and culture The distant past when there was no paper or language or the written word, and hence no books or written document, is called as the Prehistoric period. It was difficult to understand how Prehistoric people lived until scholars began excavations in Prehistoric sites.Piecing together of information deduced … Read more
Broad Physical Feature: Mountains, Plateaus, Plains, Lakes and Glaciers:- Landforms are the natural features and shapes existent on the face of the earth. Landforms possess many different physical characteristics and are spread out throughout the planet. Together, landforms constitute a specific terrain and their physical arrangement in the landscape forms what is … Read more
Ajanta frescoes The Ajanta caves are located in the western Indian state of Maharashta, cut into the cliff face above the spot where the river Waghora draws a harmonious half-moon through lush vegetation. Discovered by English officers during a tiger hunt in 1819, the caves are in such a remote spot (the nearest towns are … Read more
Cave Architecture Cave architecture is the design and construction of structures within caves. It is a specialized form of architecture that takes into account the unique challenges and opportunities presented by cave environments. Cave architecture has a long and rich history, dating back to the earliest days of human habitation. Caves have been used for … Read more
Introduction The Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in India, and is visited by millions of Hindus every year. The cave is located in a high-altitude region of the Himalayas, and is only accessible by foot or … Read more
Badami Caves The Badami caves are a group of Hindu and Jain cave temples located in Badami, a town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. The caves are famous for their intricate sculptures and paintings, which depict scenes from Hindu and Jain mythology. The Badami caves were built by the Chalukya dynasty, who ruled … Read more
Dungeshwari Cave Dungeshwari Cave is a Hindu cave temple located in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is dedicated to the goddess Durga and is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus in the region. The cave is located in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains, about 100 kilometers from the city of … Read more
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters The Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are a group of ancient rock shelters located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The shelters are spread over an area of 381 hectares (940 acres) and contain a large number of prehistoric paintings and rock art. The shelters are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and … Read more
Edakkal Caves The Edakkal Caves are a pair of rock shelters located in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. The caves are carved into a granite outcrop and are about 1,500 feet (460 m) above sea level. The caves are about 100 feet (30 m) long and 30 feet (9 m) wide. The walls of … Read more