Notes and Study material for Exams
Guru Ghasi Das: A Beacon of Social Reform and Religious Harmony in 19th Century India Introduction: Guru Ghasi Das (1756-1836), a revered social reformer and religious leader, played a pivotal role in shaping the social and religious landscape of 19th century India. His life and teachings, rooted in the principles of equality, social justice, and … Read more
Adi Shankara: The Architect of Advaita Vedanta Adi Shankara, a towering figure in the history of Hinduism, was a philosopher, theologian, and social reformer who profoundly shaped the religious landscape of India. Born in the 8th century CE, he is revered as the most influential exponent of Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic philosophy that emphasizes the … Read more
The Lion of Afghanistan: A Look at the Life and Legacy of Ahmed Shah Abdali Ahmed Shah Abdali, also known as Ahmad Shah Durrani, stands as a towering figure in Afghan history, a warrior king who forged a vast empire from the ruins of the crumbling Mughal Empire. His reign, marked by military brilliance, political … Read more
Sir Syed Ahmed Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was an Indian Muslim pragmatist, philosopher, educator and Islamic reformist. He served the East India Company and became a judge at a Small Causes Court. He was a British loyalist but didn’t hesitate to criticise British policies, which he believed spurred the Indian Rebellion of 1857, in his … Read more