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Unraveling the Legacy of Karikala Chola: A Visionary Ruler and His Enduring Impact Karikala Chola, a name synonymous with prosperity, power, and grandeur, stands as a towering figure in the annals of South Indian history. Though shrouded in the mists of time, his reign, believed to have spanned the 2nd century BCE, continues to fascinate … Read more
Unraveling the Legacy of the Pala Dynasty: A Journey Through Art, Architecture, and Cultural Flourishing The Pala Dynasty, a powerful and influential force in the history of ancient India, left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the subcontinent. Ruling over Bengal and parts of Bihar from the 8th to the 12th centuries, the … Read more
Chauhan Rulers of Sambhar/Sakambhari There are several theories about the origin of chauhans which are as follows:- Prithviraj Raso – Agnikund at Abu Prithiviraj Vijay- Suryavanshi Col. Tod- Foriegner Dr. Dashrat Sharma- Bhramins Chandravati Lekh- Bhramins Chronology of Chauhan Rulers of Sambhar:- Ajairaj II: Prithviraj I was succeeded by his son Ajairaj II who was … Read more
Panduvamsis In these circumstances Mirashi and Sircar identified the Trivaranagara to be the capital of Mahasiva Trivaradeva, the panduvamsi ruler of Kosala. Who should have been powerful ruler of to be mentioned again and again. This grant was made in fortyeight year of his reign, shortly before the end of the regime. The problem is … Read more
The Delhi Sultanate basically refers to the Muslim rulers who ruled India through Delhi. This basically came into existence after Mohammed Ghori captured Delhi after defeating Prithviraj. After Prithviraj was captured, the Delhi Sultanate went into the hands of one of Ghori’s generals known as Qutub-ud-din Aibak. During the end of the 12th century, he … Read more
Coins: A Window into Ancient and Medieval India Coins, small pieces of metal bearing inscriptions and images, are more than just currency. They are tangible artifacts that offer invaluable insights into the socio-economic, political, and religious landscape of past civilizations. In the context of Ancient and Medieval India, coins serve as a rich repository of … Read more
Facts related to Uttar Pradesh The line of Nagabhata ruled first at Ujjain and later at Kannauj during the 8th to 11th centuries. In the complicated and badly documented wars of the early 9th century—involving Pratiharas, Rastrakutas, and Palas—Nagabhata II played an important part. About 816 he invaded the Indo-Gangetic Plain and captured Kannauj from the local king … Read more
With establishment of Turkish rule in India, a new phase coming in history of Indian art and architecture. Turks brought Islamic style of architecture in India. This new style eas significantly different from traditional Indian style. But over a period of time both style under went assimilation. Essential feature of Indo -Islamic architecture were: Islamic … Read more
The Book of Sir Marco Polo: A Journey Through History and Imagination Introduction The name Marco Polo evokes images of a daring explorer, a man who traversed the vast Silk Road, bringing back tales of exotic lands and cultures. His legacy is inextricably linked to “The Book of Sir Marco Polo,” a captivating narrative that … Read more
Harsh Vardhan Emperor Harshavardhana, better known as Harsha, lived from 590 to 647 CE and was the third ruler of the Vardhana Empire, the last great empire in ancient India before the Islamic Invasion. He ruled from 606 CE to 647 CE. After Harshavardhana’s death, however, the Vardhana dynasty came to an end and its empire dissolved. India, the land … Read more