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Dadu Dayal: The Mystic Poet of the 16th Century Dadu Dayal, a revered spiritual leader and poet of the 16th century, left an indelible mark on the religious landscape of India. His teachings, a unique blend of Hinduism, Islam, and Sufism, resonated with a diverse population, transcending the boundaries of caste and creed. This article … Read more
Ahmad Shah Durrani: The Founder of the Durrani Empire Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali, was a pivotal figure in Afghan history, renowned for establishing the Durrani Empire, a powerful and influential state that spanned much of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of Iran and Central Asia. His reign, though brief, marked … Read more
Pandita Ramabai Pandita Ramabai was born in Mangalore District in 1858. Her father was a Chitpavan Brahman scholar, who taught her Sanskrit and refused to arrange her marriage. The family traveled from one pilgrimage site to another; her father supporting them by giving recitations of the Purāṇas. The famine of 1874 reduced the family to … Read more
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486â1534) was a Hindu saint and religious leader who is considered to be the founder of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. He was born in Nabadwip, Bengal, India, into a Brahmin family. His original name was Nimai Das. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a child prodigy. He learned SanskritSanskrit and Bengali at a young age, and … Read more
Raja Ram Mohan Roy During the late 18th century (what was known as the Dark Age), the Society in Bengal was burdened with a host of evil customs and regulations. Elaborate rituals and strict moral codes were enforced which were largely modified, and badly interpreted ancient traditions. Practices like child marriage (Gouridaan), polygamy … Read more
Aristotle Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in the history of western science and philosophy, making contributions to logic, metaphysics, mathematics, physics, biology, botany, ethics, politics, agriculture, medicine, dance and theatre. He was a student of Plato who in turn studied under Socrates. Although we do not actually possess any of Aristotle’s own writings … Read more
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel handled effectively the integration of the princely states with his diplomatic skills and foresightedness. The problem of amalgamating 562 independent states with a democratic self-governing India was difficult and delicate. But it was essential to save India from balkanization, once the Paramountcy of British crown would lapse. Sardar Patel … Read more
Aristotle Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in the history of western science and philosophy, making contributions to logic, metaphysics, mathematics, physics, biology, botany, ethics, politics, agriculture, medicine, dance and theatre. He was a student of Plato who in turn studied under Socrates. Although we do not actually possess any of Aristotle’s … Read more
Subhas Chandra Bose Subhas Chandra Bose was most dynamic leader of India`s struggle for independence. He is more familiar with his name Netaji. His contribution towards India`s Freedom struggle was of a revolutionary. Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23rd Jan, 1897 in Cuttack, Orissa, India. From his childhood he was a bright student and … Read more
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the founder of SikhismSikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus. He was born in Talwandi, Punjab, India in 1469. He is considered to be one of the most important religious figures in Indian history. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a spiritual teacher who emphasized the importance of faith, devotion, … Read more