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Unraveling the Tapestry of Tibetan Art: A Deep Dive into Thangka Paintings Thangka paintings, vibrant and intricate works of art, hold a profound significance in Tibetan Buddhism. These sacred scrolls, often depicting deities, mandalas, and narratives from Buddhist scriptures, serve as powerful visual aids for meditation, teaching, and ritual practice. This article delves into the … Read more
Marco Polo: A Journey to the East, But Did He Ever Reach South India? Marco Polo, the legendary Venetian merchant and explorer, is renowned for his epic journey to the East in the 13th century. His account, “The Travels of Marco Polo,” captivated readers for centuries, painting a vivid picture of the exotic lands 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”> Geo-political and Strategic development in South Asia South Asia is a sub-region of Asian continent comprising the modern states of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It covers about 4,480,000 km2 or 10% of the continent, and is also known as … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> India and Its Neighbours India has a long land frontier and coastline. It Shares boundaries with Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma) and Sri Lanka. India has official political relations with most nations. India is considered as the world's second most populous … Read more
The Enchanting World of Shadow Puppets: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Technique Shadow puppets, with their ethereal silhouettes dancing across a screen, have captivated audiences for centuries. This ancient art form, a mesmerizing blend of light, shadow, and storytelling, transcends cultural boundaries, offering a unique and captivating theatrical experience. This article delves into the … Read more
Frontiers And Boundaries With Reference To Indian Sub-continent A Frontier, can be defined as a politico-geographical area, lying beyond defined borders of a political unit into which expansion could take place. It is a physical and moral concept which implied looking outwards and moving outwards. It is not an abstract concept but a ‘fact of … Read more
World Distribution of bauxite The important bauxite producers are (their Percentage in world’s production is given in bracket): Australia (31.34%), China (18.41%), Brazil (13.93%), Guinea (8.36%), Jamaica (3.98%), Russia (1.64%), Venezuela (2.39%), Surinam (1.99%), Kazakhstan (2.44%), Greece (1.09%), Guyana (0.60%) and Vietnam (0.01%). Australia is the largest producer of bauxite in the world. … Read more
Lohit Ayas Copper Syam Ayas Iron Vanik Traders Gramini Village Head Bhagadugha Tax collector Sthapati Chief Judge Takshan Carpenter Niska Unit of currency Satamana Unit of currency Pana Term used for coin Shresthi Guilds Vihara Buddhist Monastery Chaitya Sacred Enclosure Pradeshika Head of District Administration Nagarka City administration Jesthaka Chief of a Guild Prathamakulika Chief … Read more
Iron Ore plays a crucial role in the industrial development of a nation and various iron ore regions of the world are as follows:- 1- USA:- Lake Superior region, Northeastern region, southwestern region, western region. 2- Siegerland region of Germany. 3- China:- Manchuriyan deposits of Anshan, Yangtze valley and Hopie. 4- India:- Bihar and Orissa. … Read more
Through Foreign Eyes: Chinese Accounts in the Narratives of Ancient Travelers The Silk Road, a network of trade routes connecting the East and West for centuries, facilitated not only the exchange of goods but also the transmission of ideas, cultures, and knowledge. Among the many travelers who traversed this vast expanse, some left behind invaluable … Read more