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Indus Valley Civilization Indus Valley Civilization was the first major civilization in south Asia, which spread across a vast area of land in present day India and Pakistan (around 12 lakh sq.km). The time period of mature Indus Valley Civilization is estimated between BC. 2700- BC.1900 i.e. for 800 years. But early Indus Valley Civilization had … Read more
Alamgir II: A Shadow Emperor in the Twilight of the Mughal Empire Introduction The Mughal Empire, once a sprawling and magnificent empire that dominated much of the Indian subcontinent, was in a state of decline by the mid-18th century. Internal strife, regional revolts, and the rise of powerful Maratha forces had weakened the central authority, … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Of all the European East India companies which came to India as traders in different periods of the 15th and 16th centuries, only the British and the French East India companies remained as dominant ones by the beginning of the 18th century. In the first decade of … 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
Bahadur Shah: A Reign of Transition and Consolidation Bahadur Shah, the sixth Mughal emperor, reigned from 1707 to 1712. His reign was a period of significant transition, marked by the consolidation of power after the tumultuous reign of his predecessor, Aurangzeb. While Bahadur Shah’s reign was relatively short, it laid the foundation for the Mughal … Read more
The Humayun Tomb: A Monument to Mughal Grandeur and Architectural Innovation The Humayun Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as a testament to the architectural brilliance and artistic prowess of the Mughal Empire. This magnificent mausoleum, built in the 16th century, served as the final resting place of Emperor Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, … Read more
The Battle of Buxar: A Turning Point in the History of British India The Battle of Buxar, fought on October 22, 1764, stands as a pivotal moment in the history of British India. This decisive victory for the British East India Company marked a significant shift in the balance of power, paving the way for … Read more
Indian trade links with Europe started in through sea route only after the arrival of Vasco Da Gama in Calicut, India on May 20, 1498. The Portuguese had traded in Goa as early as 1510, and later founded three other colonies on the west coast in Diu, Bassein, and Mangalore. In 1601 the East India … Read more
Temples and Architecture of Rajasthan The Rajasthan architecture is significantly depend on Rajput architecture school which was mixture of mughal and Hindu structural design. Grand havelis, astonishing forts and elaborately carved temples are the vital portion of architectural heritage of Rajasthan. Rajput’s carries the credit of creative builders. Few of most striking and splendid … Read more
Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I: Architect of a Dynasty and a State Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I, a name synonymous with power, ambition, and the foundation of a formidable dynasty, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of the Deccan. His reign, spanning from 1724 to 1748, witnessed the rise of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, the … Read more