In ancient times a forest was a centre of research in India. The Indian thinkers had a great hunger for knowledge and wisdom they wanted to know the truth of life. Hundreds of questions arose in their minds: “What is this? What is that? Why like this and why not like that?” They had no … Read more
Major wheat producing states The major wheat producing states in India are Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh The state of Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of wheat, accounting for over 34 per cent of the wheat produced in India. It has the largest area under wheat. It is grown in … Read more
Viswanatha Satyanarayana popularly known as Viswanatha is undoubtedly the greatest Telugu writer of the 20th century. No wonder he is hailed as `Kavisamrat’ or the emperor among the poets. Viswanatha was born on 10th day of September, 1895. Viswanatha was a prolific writer in both prose and poetry. His prose works include outstanding novels like … Read more
Pallavas of Kanchi: The Pallavas were the first well-known dynasty in the history of South India after the fall of the Satavahanas. Their origin is shrouded in mystery. According to some scholars they came from the north and were of Brahmanical origin. But most of the scholars think that the Pallavas were the original settlers … Read more
Indian tribal art is almost entirely ‘functional’ and had great utilitarian or social significance. There is very little art for art’s sake in a tribal village. Much of the art has a religious or magical purpose. It has great social importance. There is very little that is simply decorative or that aims at the creation … Read more
The Rig Vedic Women in India enjoyed high status in society. Their condition was good. The women were provided opportunity to attain high intellectual and spiritual standard. There were many women Rishis during this period. Though monogamy was mostly common, the richer section of the society indulged in polygamy. There was no sati system or … Read more
Qutubuddin Aibak was the Founder of Slave Dynasty (also Mamluk Dynasty, Ghulam Dynasty) in India. In 1206 Muhammad Ghuri died. Hearing the news of his death Qutubuddin Aibak declared himself king of Hindusthan and got Khutba read in his name. As the important rulers of this dynasty were slaves in some periods of their lives, … Read more
Honesty cannot be only a policy. It can be a principle. There is a difference between policy and principle. A policy changes. You change a policy when it does not pay. But a principle does not change. You do not and cannot change a principle even if it causes loss. Can honesty, then, be only … Read more
Decline of Mauryan Empire No political empire lasts forever. Every empire in history broke down for certain obvious causes. Among these causes, some causes appear almost as common, namely, the weak successors, vastness of the empire, independence of the provinces, foreign invasion, and internal revolt. The causes for the downfall and decline of Maurya Empire … Read more
Importance of Railways in India Indian Railway provides the most important mode of public transport in India. This is the most commonly used and cost effective long distance transport system of the country. Indian Railway is operating by Ministry of Railways. Indian Railways is touching life of almost every people across India covering 29 states … Read more