Ancient Indian History(Quick Revision)

    Pre-Harappan Period     Lower Paleolithic   Hand axe & cleaver industries Pahalgam, Belan valley (U.P),       (600,000 – 60,000 BC)     Bhimbetka, Adamgarh, 16 R Singi Talav       Middle Paleolithic   Tools made on flakes Bhimbetka, Nevasa, Pushkar, Rohiri       (150,000 – 40,000 BC)   … Read more

Unveiling Ropar: A Glimpse into an Ancient Settlement

Unveiling Ropar: A Glimpse into an Ancient Settlement Ropar, a small town nestled in the state of Punjab, India, holds within its soil the echoes of a rich and vibrant past. More than just a modern-day town, Ropar is an archaeological treasure trove, harboring the remnants of an ancient civilization that thrived for centuries. This … Read more

Antiquity and stratification of the Vedic literature; Society, economy and religion during Early (Rig-Vedic) period.

Although the Rig Veda deals with devotional work of religious nature, yet it gives a vivid picture of the early Vedic civilization. The Vedic Civilization is best understood from the social life, political organisation, economic life and religious beliefs. The Kula or family was the basic unit of Rig-Vedic Society. The Kula was headed by … Read more

Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System.Socio-cultural Issues.

  Rajasthan : Ancient Civilizations Different Ancient Civilizations of Rajasthan are:- Kalibangan Civilizations:- Kalibangan lies along the left bank of the dried-up bed of river Ghaggar (ancient Sarasvati and Drashdwati). Its supposed to be older then 4000 B.C. and was first discovered by Amlanand Ghosh in 1952 AD It comprises of three mounds, the larger … Read more

Structure, relief and physiographic divisions of India

  Three Geological divisions: The peninsular block The Himalayas and other Peninsular Mountains Indo-Ganga-Brahmaputra Plain   Peninsualar block is made of gneisses (metamorphic) and granites (igneous). Six physiographic divisions: The Northern and North-eastern Mountains The Northern Plain The Peninsular Plateau The Indian Desert The Coastal Plains The Islands Northern and North-Eastern Mountains Approximate length of … Read more

Harappan art 2500 1800 BC

Also known as the bronze age Architecture refers to designing of and construction of buildings where are the sculpture is a three-dimensional work of art In architecture ,various types of materials are used that is a stone , wood, glass, Metal  etc .where as sculpture is made of single piece of material. Architecture involves study of … Read more

Indus Valley Civilization Facts

Unveiling the Secrets of the Indus Valley Civilization: A Journey Through Time The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and sophistication of ancient societies. Flourishing from approximately 3300 to 1300 BCE, this civilization, spanning a vast region encompassing present-day Pakistan, northwest India, and parts of … Read more

Daimabad

Daimabad: A Bronze Age Metropolis in the Deccan Plateau Daimabad, a site located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, India, stands as a testament to the advanced civilization that flourished in the Deccan Plateau during the Bronze Age. This ancient city, dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE, has captivated archaeologists and historians alike with … Read more

History and Battles of Rajasthan

History and Battles of Rajasthan     Ancient era The ancient civilised history of Rajasthan goes back to 5,000 years ago when in the present day districts of Jhunjhunu and Sikar, along with other areas of jaipur district bordering south Haryana, which formed the part of Vedic state of Brahmavarta along with districts of Mahendragarh and Rewari in Haryana, that … Read more

PRE HISTORY of Rajasthan

PRE HISTORY of Rajasthan Prehistory is the period of human activity between the use of the first stone tools 3.3 million years ago and the invention of writing systems, the earliest of which appeared 5,300 years ago Beginning The term “prehistory” can refer to the vast span of time since the beginning of the Universe … Read more