Notes and Study material for Exams
Dr B.R. Ambedkar and his Contributions Due to his seminal role in the framing of the Indian Constitution, Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar is popularly known all over India as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. His efforts to eradicate social evils were remarkable and that is why he is called the “messiah” of the Dalits … Read more
Annie Besant Annie Besant (1847–1933), second President of The Theosophical Society from 1907 to 1933, was described as a ‘Diamond Soul’, for she had many brilliant facets to her character. She was an outstanding orator of her time, a champion of human freedom, educationist, philanthropist, and author with more than three hundred books and pamphlets … Read more
Sir Syed Ahmed Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was an Indian Muslim pragmatist, philosopher, educator and Islamic reformist. He served the East India Company and became a judge at a Small Causes Court. He was a British loyalist but didn’t hesitate to criticise British policies, which he believed spurred the Indian Rebellion of 1857, in his … Read more
Brahmagupta, an esteemed mathematician and astronomer, flourished during the Golden Age of Indian Mathematics and Astronomy. He made significant contributions to various branches of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and number theory. Brahmagupta’s works have had a profound influence on the development of mathematical thought in India and beyond. Brahmagupta’s Contributions to Algebra: Introducing Zero and … Read more
Eknath is a Hindu saint and poet who lived in the 12th century. He is considered one of the most important figures in Marathi literature. Eknath was born in a Brahmin family in Paithan, Maharashtra. He was a child prodigy and showed an early interest in religion and spirituality. He studied the Vedas and other … Read more
Marco Polo – A famous Italian Traveler to South India Marco Polo was a famous Italian traveler who lived in the 13th century. He is best known for his travels to Asia, which he described in his book The Travels of Marco Polo. Polo was born in Venice, Italy, in 1254. His father, Niccolò Polo, … Read more
Nicolo de’ Conti Nicolo de’ Conti was an Italian merchant and explorer who traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia and India in the 15th century. He is considered one of the first Europeans to provide detailed accounts of these regions. De’ Conti was born in Venice around 1395. He began his career as a merchant, and … Read more
Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant and explorer who lived from 1254 to 1324. He is best known for his travels to Asia, which he recounted in his book The Travels of Marco Polo. arly Life Journey to Asia Travels in the Mongol Empire Service to Kublai Khan Return to Venice Imprisonment and Writing Influence … Read more
Al-Masudi was a 10th-century Arab historian, geographer, and traveler. He is considered one of the most important figures in the development of Islamic historiography. Al-Masudi was born in Baghdad in 896 CE. He came from a family of scholars and was educated in a variety of subjects, including history, geography, literature, and religion. He began … Read more
Megasthenes was a Greek ambassador to the court of Chandragupta Maurya in the 4th century BC. He is best known for his writings on India, which provide valuable insights into the history and culture of the subcontinent at that time. Megasthenes was born in Caria, a region of Asia Minor that was then under the … Read more