Notes and Study material for Exams
The Kushanas: Short introduction 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 … Read more
The reasons for decline of Mughal Empire are as follows: Aurangzeb religious policies were not in sync with the policies of his predecessor. His intolerant Attitude led to the decline of the social fabric in Delhi Durbar. Other stakeholders were not happy with his religious policies. His strategy to conquer deccan and transcending boundary further … Read more
Ashram Vyavastha It is the duty of a Hindu to pass through four different ashram (stages) in their life. The first Ashram is called brahmacharya ashram (the educational stage) from which the fourth Varna, Sudra and Women of the first three varna are barred. This is the stage of youth or Learning, which requires a … Read more
Kushinagar: Where the Buddha Attained Nirvana Kushinagar, a small town nestled in the heart of Uttar Pradesh, India, holds a profound significance in the history of Buddhism. It is here, on the banks of the Hiranyavati River, that the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, attained Parinirvana, the final liberation from the cycle of birth and death. This … Read more
The Great Revolt of 1857 (also Indian rebellion of 1857, the Great uprising of 1857, the Great rebellion, Indian Sepoy mutiny) is regarded as India’s First War of Independence against the British rule. It was the most remarkable single event in the history of India after the establishment of British rule. It was the … Read more
The Makaravilakku: A Beacon of Faith and Tradition The Makaravilakku, a celestial spectacle that illuminates the skies above the Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple in Kerala, India, is much more than just a natural phenomenon. It is a deeply ingrained part of the cultural and religious fabric of the region, drawing millions of devotees to the temple … Read more
The Right of Minorities to Establish and Administer Educational Institutions: A Global Perspective The right to education is a fundamental human right, enshrined in numerous international legal instruments. However, the right to establish and administer educational institutions, particularly for minority groups, presents a complex and multifaceted challenge. This article explores the legal framework surrounding this … Read more
Nature and scope of philosophy and religion Philosophy:Nature and scope The word ‘philosophy’ is derived from two Greek words philos and sophia. Philos stands for love and sophia for wisdom. It stood for serious cultivation of the intellect and understanding. It was a searching inquiry into the deeper values of life. But simply … Read more
Human Rights are commonly understood as inalienable Fundamental Rights “to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being,” and which are “inherent in all human beings” regardless of their nation, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status. The history of human rights can be traced to past documents, … Read more
Guru Nanak – Social-ethical philosophy A close study of the life of Guru Gobind Singh, his precepts and his utterances would lead us to the conclusion that the Sikh social ethics has four pronounced ingredients. These are social Equality, universal-brotherhood, seeking good of all (altruism) and social service. These ingredients are interrelated and interactive. Altruism … Read more