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test 2 Discussions have been uploaded at Crackras2016 Website and mailed to the subscribers Subscribe now for Crack Ras 2016 Just 1999 [gview file=”http://crack2016.rasfreenotes.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Test-Ancient-History.pdf” profile=”2″ save=”0″ cache=”0″], Ancient Indian history is a vast and complex topic, but here is a brief overview of some of the most important periods and events. The Indus Valley Civilization was … Read more
[WATU 2] , The history of India is long and complex, dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization. This civilization flourished in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent from about 2600 to 1900 BCE. The Indus Valley people were skilled farmers, traders, and craftsmen. They built large cities with well-planned streets and Drainage Systems. … Read more
Rajasthan : Ancient Civilizations Rajasthan : Pre Independence Kingdoms Rajasthan : Language and Dialect Rajasthan : Famous Literature Rajasthan : Major Forts Rajasthan : Main centers for Handicraft Rajasthan : Costumes and jewellery Rajasthan : religious systems and their Seats Rajasthan : Unification of Rajasthan in seven stages Rajasthan : Famous Temples and Religious Places Rajasthan : Tribal Communities of … Read more
The Barabar Caves are a group of rock-cut caves located in the Makhdumpur region of Bihar, India. The caves are notable for their architectural and historical significance, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Location and Age Carving Period and Patron Cave Complex Architectural Style Historical Significance Location and Age Nestled amidst the Barabar Hills, … Read more
Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture â Part III: The Rise of Regional Styles and New Artistic Expressions The decline of the Mauryan Empire in the 2nd century BCE marked a turning point in Indian history and art. While the Mauryan period witnessed a flourishing of centralized imperial art, the subsequent centuries saw the … Read more
Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture â Part II: The Rise of Regional Styles and New Artistic Expressions The decline of the Mauryan Empire in the 2nd century BCE marked a turning point in Indian history, ushering in a period of political fragmentation and the rise of regional kingdoms. This era, spanning from the … Read more
The Arts of the Mauryan Period: A Flourishing of Artistic Expression The Mauryan period (c. 322-185 BCE) in ancient India witnessed a remarkable cultural and artistic efflorescence, leaving behind a legacy of monumental architecture, exquisite sculpture, and intricate craftsmanship. This era, marked by the reign of powerful emperors like Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka, saw the … Read more
Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya in the 4th century BC. He is best known for his writings on India, which provide valuable insights into the history and culture of the subcontinent at that time. Megasthenes was born in Caria, a region of Asia Minor that was then under the … Read more