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Andhra Pradesh- Ashafjahi Dynasty Asaf Jahi Dynasty and seven generations of the family ruled the Deccan for 224 years upto 1948. During this period several buildings of archaeological and public importance were built. Notable among them are: Purani Haveli, Chow Mahalla Palace, Osmania University, Jubilee Hall, Assembly Building, Asifia Library, Osmania Hospital, High Court, and … Read more
In the early 2nd century BC, a tribe on the Central Asian frontier of China called Hsiung-nu defeated a neighboring one known as Yueh-chih. After more conflict, the survivors of the Yueh-chih were dislocated west, passing down the Ili river valley and along the southern shore of lake Issyk Kul. This movement also pushed … Read more
The founder of the Chola Empire was Vijayalaya, who was first feudatory of the Pallavas of Kanchi. He captured Tanjore in 850 A.D. He established a temple of goddess Nishumbhasudini (Durga) there. Aditya I succeeded Vijayalaya. Aditya helped his overlord the Pallava king Aparajita against the Pandyas but soon defeated him and annexed … Read more
Rashtrakutas The Rashtrakutas called themselves descendants of one named Satyaki. But there is difference of opinion about their origin among the historians. According to some they were originally of Dravidian peasant extraction. From some of the inscriptions of the Chalukya kings it is known that the Rashtrakutas were feudatories of the Chalukyas. Perhaps their original … Read more
Rashtrakutas The Rashtrakutas called themselves descendants of one named Satyaki. But there is difference of opinion about their origin among the historians. According to some they were originally of Dravidian peasant extraction. From some of the inscriptions of the Chalukya kings it is known that the Rashtrakutas were feudatories of the Chalukyas. Perhaps their original … Read more
Yakshagana. Qutb Shahi literature is a rich and diverse body of literature that was written in a variety of languages, including Telugu, Persian, and Urdu. Qutb Shahi literature is characterized by its use of beautiful imagery, its lyrical style, and its deep philosophical insights. Some of the most famous examples of Qutb Shahi literature include … Read more
Dharma Pala: A Patron of Buddhist Teachings Dharma Pala, a name synonymous with patronage and preservation of Buddhist teachings, stands as a towering figure in the history of Buddhism in the 8th and 9th centuries. His reign, marked by a fervent dedication to the propagation of the Buddhist faith, left an indelible mark on the … Read more
The Chalukya Dynasty: A Legacy of Power and Influence The Chalukya dynasty, a prominent force in the Deccan Plateau of India, left an indelible mark on the subcontinent’s history and culture. Their reign, spanning several centuries, witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the flourishing of art and architecture, and the development of a unique … Read more