Notes and Study material for Exams
The Deccani style (Bijapur and Golconda) is a style of architecture that developed in the Deccan Plateau of India during the 16th and 17th centuries. It is characterized by its use of massive stone blocks, intricate geometric patterns, and bulbous domes. The style was influenced by both Islamic and Hindu architecture, and it is best … Read more
Contribution of Qutubshahis to Andhra History and Culture-Regional Literature- Praja Kavi -Vemana and others The history of India from the conquest of North India by Mohammed of Ghur in 1192 AD to the beginning of Mughal Empire in 1526 AD is usually considered the history of Delhi Sultanate. However, this sultanate was only … Read more
Rathore of Marwad Marwar was ruled by Rathores for centuries, current Rathore rule was established in year 1226 AD. Rathore arise from the Sanskrit word Rastrakoot .Ranbanka Rathores proudly carried their legacy till date by showing courage, chivalry and bravery at various points of time in history and even today they are maintaining the highest … Read more
Carnatic Wars Political Situation in India on the eve of British-French Rivalry Since the 15th century when Europeans first arrived in India the fight for supremacy between rival factions became a part of the Indian history. But the Anglo-French struggles should get special mentions, as their role in shaping the course of modern India is … Read more
The Marathas: From Warriors to Kings in the Shadow of the Mughal Empire The Maratha Empire, a formidable force that emerged in the 17th and 18th centuries, stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of a warrior people. While often overshadowed by the grandeur of the Mughal Empire, the Marathas carved their own … Read more
Paintings of Rajasthan The paintings of Rajasthan have two different colors to their style — the former school of miniature paintings whose Growth intensified in courts all over north India and the Deccan, and the folk style which is unique to Rajasthan. The glorious 16th century saw the rise in different schools of paintings such as the Mewar … Read more
Battle of Plassey TheBattle of Plassey was a battle that took place on June 23, 1757, on the banks of the Bhagirathi River, about 150 km north of Calcutta. It is near Murshidabad, then the capital of the Nawab of Bengal in India. Pâlāshir, an extravagant red flowering tree known as “Flame of … Read more
Andhra Pradesh- Contribution of Qutubshahis to Telugu language and Literature- Art-Architecture-Monuments:- The Qutb Shahi dynasty held sway over the Andhra country for about two hundred years from the early part of the 16th century to the end of the 17th century. Sultan Quli Qutb Shah, the founder of the dynasty, … Read more
Introduction In the fourteenth century, the disintegration of the Mongol empire led Timur to unite Iran and Turan under one rule. Timur’s empire was spread from the lower Volga to the river Indus, including Iran, Asia Minor (modern Turkey), Trans-Oxiana, Afghanistan, and some part of Punjab. In 1404, Timur died and Shahrukh Mirza, his grandson, … Read more
Saadat Khan: The Architect of Awadh’s Rise Saadat Khan, a figure of immense historical significance, played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of Awadh, a region that would later become the independent kingdom of Oudh. His reign, though brief, marked a turning point in the history of the region, laying the foundation for its … Read more