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The Jennings Legacy: Shaping the Indian Constitution The Indian Constitution, a monumental document that laid the foundation for a vibrant democracy, was the product of years of deliberation and debate. While the drafting committee, led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, played a pivotal role, the influence of external thinkers and legal frameworks cannot be ignored. Among … Read more
Awadh: The Rise of an Autonomous State within the Mughal Empire The Mughal Empire, a vast and powerful dominion that spanned much of the Indian subcontinent for centuries, witnessed the rise of numerous autonomous states within its boundaries. Among these, the state of Awadh, located in the fertile Gangetic plain, stands out as a significant … Read more
SECOND WORLD WAR AND INDIAN NATIONALISTS In September 1939, the Second World War broke out. Indian opinion was not sought but the British government dragged India in the war as a party. Britain which claimed to be fighting for freedom had destroyed the freedom of the Indian people and had dragged India into … Read more
Solanki of Gujrat The Solanki dynasty ruled parts of what are now Gujarat and Kathiawar in India between 950-1300 CE. The kings of the dynasty used the self-designation Chaulukya, and are also known as the Chalukyas of Gujarat or as the Solanki Rajputs. The dynasty ended when Alauddin Khalji conquered Gujarat. Gujarat was a major … Read more
Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture: Part 1 – A Shift in Focus and Expression The Mauryan Empire, under the reign of Ashoka, reached its zenith in the 3rd century BCE, leaving behind a legacy of monumental architecture, intricate sculptures, and a flourishing artistic tradition. However, the decline of the Mauryan Empire marked a … Read more
History of Baghelkhand This is not very clear but there are few theories that how the name Baghel came and those are: The King of Anhil Bada, Gujrat King Kumarpal VIII had given a village to his same cast thakurs in a village called Vyaghrapalli and it was also called as Baghel. When the Thakur … Read more
Punch Marked Coins Punch marked coins are the earliest known coins in India. They were made from a variety of metals, including silver, copper, and gold. The coins were typically round or square in shape and had a hole in the center. They were inscribed with symbols that represented the value of the coin and … Read more
The Coinage of the Gupta Period: A Glimpse into an Empire’s Rise and Fall The Gupta period (c. 320-550 CE) stands as a golden age in Indian history, marked by significant advancements in art, literature, science, and administration. This era also witnessed a flourishing of coinage, reflecting the economic prosperity and political stability of the … Read more
Vedic Mathematics Vedic Mathematics is a collection of Techniques/Sutras to solve mathematical arithmetics in easy and faster way. It consists of 16 Sutras (Formulae) and 13 sub-sutras (Sub Formulae) which can be used for problems involved in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, conics. Some Vedic Maths trics Multiply a number by 9 Multiply … Read more
PARTITION OF BENGAL (1905) Curzon announced the partition of Bengal. The reason for partition was given as an attempt to improve administration. But the real aim was to ‘Divide and Rule’. The partition was done in order to create a separate State for Muslims and so introduce the poison of Communalism in the country. However … Read more