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Languages of Tamilnadu Tamil is the Official Language of Tamil Nadu state and one of the 18 languages mentioned in the eighth schedule of the Indian constitution. Tamil is one of the classical languages of the world, with a rich heritage of literature. It is the most widely spoken language in Tamil Nadu. Besides … Read more
Mughal contributions to literature and Music Development of Literature during the Mughal Period Interdiction There was a tremendous development in the field of literature during the Mughal times. Babar and Humauan were lovers of literature. Baber was himself a great scholar of Persian. He wrote a book known as Tuzek-e-Babari which is highly esteemed by … Read more
Mughal architecture Akbar The advent of the Mughals brought a new era in architecture. The synthesis of style which began earlier reached its zenith during this time. The architecture of Mughal style started during Akbar’s rule. The first building of this rule was Humayun’s Tomb at Delhi. In this magnificent building red stone was used. … Read more
The Ghurid occupation of India at the close of the 12 century A.D has shown the seeds of Indo-Islamic Architecture in the Indian Subcontinent . The Muslims having inherited a wealth of varied designs from Sassanian and Byzantine empires and being naturally endowed with good taste for buildings, never failed to adapt to their own … Read more
Persian and Greek invasion: Persian invasion; Alexander, the Great and his legacy. India has a varied culture and traditions, many of them have been influenced by the foreign culture. India being a prosperous and rich country with great civilisation, it attracted the empires from long and many civilisations like Persian and Macedonian have invaded India … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> 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 … Read more
Table of Content:- Indo- Afganistan Indo- Pakistan Indo- China Indo-Nepal Indo- Bhutan Indo-Myanmar Indo-Bangladesh Indo- Srilanka [su_heading size=”21″]Indo- Afganistan[/su_heading] Republic of India was the only South Asian country to recognise the Soviet-backed Democratic Republic of Afghanistan in the 1980s, its relations were diminished during the Afghan civil wars and the rule of the Islamist Taliban … Read more
Muruj-ul-Zehab: A Journey Through the Golden Meadows of History Introduction Muruj-ul-Zehab, meaning “Golden Meadows,” is a captivating historical chronicle penned by the renowned Arab historian and scholar, Abu’l-Hasan Ali ibn al-Husayn al-Mas’udi. This monumental work, completed in the 10th century CE, stands as a testament to the intellectual prowess of the Islamic Golden Age and … Read more
Nowruz: A Celebration of Renewal and Rebirth Across Cultures Nowruz, meaning “new day” in Persian, is a vibrant and ancient festival celebrated by millions across the globe, marking the arrival of spring and the renewal of life. This joyous occasion, steeped in history and tradition, transcends cultural boundaries, uniting people from diverse backgrounds in a … Read more
Hojagiri: A Journey Through the Labyrinth of Indian Folklore Introduction Hojagiri, a term that evokes a sense of mystery and intrigue, is deeply embedded in the rich tapestry of Indian folklore. It refers to a fascinating and complex phenomenon, often described as a form of possession or trance, where individuals are believed to be inhabited … Read more