During the post-Mauryan period some changes took place in the social structure of the country. In place of four Varnas, some new mixed Varnas came into existence. Two factors were responsible for it: First, some foreign elements or invaders entered India. After sometime they were absorbed into the vast Hindu society. This brought important changes … Read more
The conflict between the English and the Pindaris paved the way for the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) as the English suspected that the Marathas were providing clandestine help to the Pindaris. The Peshwa with a view to increasing the income of the state introduced certain stringent measures in his revenue affairs. The English accused him … Read more
Varahagiri Venkata Giri, popularly known as Dr. V.V. Giri was the second Andhra to become the President of India. Varahagiri Venkata Giri was born on 10th day of August, 1894. Varahagiri Venkata Giri had occupied different positions at the State level and also at the centre with distinction. He carved for himself a prominent niche … Read more
Tribal Marriages The tribal marriages are, however, mere civil contracts and not religious sacraments as found amongst the advanced societies. Religious rites and rituals are not absolute things in their marriages. The acculturated tribals are found to approximate the ritualistic performances of the sophisticated societies in the neighborhood. The ways in which mates can be acquired … Read more
Nizam Ali Khan was the fourth son of Nizam-ul-Mulk. He was the Nizam of Hyderabad. The period of his reign was from1762 to 1803. He strongly opposed the French influence at Hyderabad. He acted as the Governor of Berar from 1757. He was defeated by the Marathas twice, first in December 1757 at Sindakhed and … Read more
Meaning: Friendship means closeness, association, relationship, and mutual trust – without any selfish motive. It refers to the feeling of companionship and the exchange of friendly emotions between people or more people. But true friendship us rarely seen. Growing true friendship depends upon selection of a friend. Men of similar moral idea irrespective of social, … Read more
Meghnad Saha Meghnad Saha was a great Indian scientist. He is famous for his contribution in the field of Astrophysics. He formulated the ‘Saha ionization Equation’ that is popularly known as ‘Saha Equation’. He was born on the 6th October, 1893, in an obscure village in Dhaka. He was the fifth son of Jagannath Saha … Read more
Kanishka Kanishka was the greatest ruler and king of Kushan Empire in Ancient India. He was a foreigner by birth. But he had deep love for India. He adopted Buddhism as his religion. By his conquests, by religious activities and by patronizing the Indian culture, he made the Kushan period eminently distinguished. Emperor Kanishka had … Read more
This article contains details of the Architecture of Gupta Empire, the Gupta Sculpture and the Art of Painting. Architecture of Gupta Empire The Gupta Age, being an age of intense religion interests, saw the construction of many temples and religious architectures. The excellence of Gupta architecture can be seen in the temples of various Hindu … Read more
Buddhism in India Gautama Buddha: Gautama Buddha was the founder of Buddhism in India. Born to the republican state of Kapilavastu in the Terai region of Nepal in 563 B.C, Gautama Buddha was a Kshatriya prince and the founder of Buddhism. At 29, he renounced the material world and took lessons of spirituality from various … Read more