Category: History
India has a history going back thousands of years and a prehistory going back hundreds of thousands of years. almost five thousand years ago, the inhabitants of the Indus Valley Civilisation had developed an urban culture. In the long march of centuries, India has witnessed the rise and fall of several empires and conquerors. There have been various dynasties fighting battles among themselves and against foreign invaders
Ancient Activities with Indian Roots That Have Found a New Place in the Digital Environment
Ludo has ancient Indian roots as it originated from another popular game in the country, Pachisi The history of games in their many varieties dates back further in time than many of us realize. Most of the popular card and...
Meet 3 Influential Women Of Madras in History
History never fails to impress us, when we are clueless about certain significant elements we cherish now. Thanks to Historian Nivedita Louis. Chennaiites embarked and enjoyed the journey of Women from Madras, who stamped their name in the history. Have...
Remembering Chandra Shekhar Azad – Facts And Biography
If Yet Your blood does not rage, Then it is water that flows in your veins. For what is the flush of youth, If it is not of service to the motherland. Today India Celebrates Chandra Shekhar Azad’s birth anniversary...
“Appeasing Radha” First Erotic Poem By Woman, Muddupalani
Muddupalani Was a Telugu Devadasi Poet Who wrote various Erotic Poems. She was attached to the court of Maratha king of Tanjore, Pratap Singh. She was the first Indian Female Poet who talked openly about eroticism. About Poet Muddupalani Muddupulani...
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Biography
The Sanctity Of law Can be maintained only so long as it is the expression of the will of the people. ~Shaheed Bhagat Singh If Someone asks you about India’s Freedom fighter then We are pretty sure only one name...
Ancient India’s Inventions in Science and Technology
World's Best brains like Elbert Einstien, Frederich Von Schlegal, Julius R Oppenheimer among others admit and acknowledge Ancient India's contribution to science and technology.
A Forgotten Empire: Vijayanagar
FOUNDATION In The Year 1336 A.D, The epoch of transition from Ancient history to the modern era during the reign of Edward III. of England, This Event was the foundation of the city and kingdom of Vijayanagar. When Vijayanagar came into...
Lion Capital, Ashokan Pillar at Sarnath
The Ashoka Lion Capital or the Sarnath lion capital is the national symbol of India. Ashoka built the Sarnath pillar to commemorate the site of the first preaching of Lord Buddha, where he taught the Dharma to five monks.
The Pillars of Ashoka
The Pillars of Ashoka are a series of columns dispersed throughout the northern Indian subcontinent, erected by the Mauryan king Ashoka during his reign in the 3rd century BC.
The Great Relief at Mahabalipuram
The descent of the Gange or Arjuna’s Penance is the most well-known of the monuments at Mahabalipuram that were carved from massive granite boulders. This carving is one of the largest relief sculptures in the world.