Notes and Study material for Exams
The Epics of Buddhism, Gautam the Buddha, was born in Lumbini in Nepal. His father, King Shuddodhan, was the ruler of a small State, Kapilvastu (now in Siddharthnagar district). His mother, Maya, belonged to the ruling family of another small state, Deodah (now in Deoria district). The Buddha attained Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in Bihar … Read more
Indus Valley Civilization Indus valley civilization or Harappan civilization, the earliest known urban culture of the Indian subcontinent. The nuclear dates of the civilization appear to be about 2500–1700 BCE, though the southern sites may have lasted later into the 2nd millennium BCE. The civilization was first identified in 1921 at Harappa in the Punjab … Read more
Indian Pre History practice question developed by pscnotes team [WATU 7], The history of India is long and complex, dating back to the Paleolithic Age. The Paleolithic Age is the earliest period of human history, and it is characterized by the use of stone tools. The first humans to live in India were hunter-gatherers, and … Read more
Indian Pre History practice question developed by pscnotes team [WATU 6], The Stone Age is the earliest period of human history, lasting from the first use of stone tools by hominins to the beginning of the Bronze Age. The Stone Age is traditionally divided into three periods: the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic. The Paleolithic Age … Read more
Indian Pre History test 2 developed by team of pscnotes [WATU 4], The history of India is long and complex, dating back to the Stone Age. The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the earliest civilizations in the world, and it flourished from around 2600 to 1900 BCE. The Aryans were a group of Indo-European … Read more
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 one in the middle (KLB-2), … Read more
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 one in the middle … Read more
Unraveling the Mysteries : Indus Valley Civilization Facts The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, flourished in the fertile plains of the Indus River Valley in present-day Pakistan and northwest India. Here are some fascinating facts about this ancient civilization: Advanced Urban Planning City Layout Citadel and Lower Town Technological Advancements Water … Read more
Dholavira, located in the present-day state of Gujarat, India, is one of the five largest Harappan sites, dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization, which thrived around 4500 years ago. This archaeological marvel provides valuable insights into the urban planning, culture, and lifestyle of ancient civilizations. Uncovering Dholavira Layout and Urban Planning Architecture and Structures … Read more
The Indus Valley Civilisation, also known as the Harappan Civilisation, flourished in the vast floodplain of the Indus River and its tributaries in present-day Pakistan and northwest India. Spanning from approximately 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, this ancient civilisation is renowned for its advanced urban planning, sophisticated drainage systems, and distinctive culture. Let’s delve into … Read more