Alexander Invasion of India The Indian invasion of Alexander covered only a brief period of about two years. But it had its direct and indirect effects, permanent or temporary. These effects were political, commercial and cultural. As an invasion, it was like a passing episode without leaving any lasting impression on the Indian mind. It … Read more
Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu was the great Social Reformer from the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was born on 16th of April, 1848 at Rajahmundry. Andhra Desh and Andhra people could not be what they are if Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu had not arrived to vitalize them. He brought new vigor in Telugu Literature. Sri Veeresalingam Pantulu … Read more
Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (also Sir MV, M Visvesvaraya) was one of the greatest engineer the country has produced. He was also the Diwan of Mysore during the years between 1912 to 1918. Visvesvaraya was really a ‘Bharat Ratna’ Jewel and it is no wonder that the Government of India bestowed on him the highest honour … Read more
Teachers’ day is celebrated to express our gratitude and appreciate the hard work of our Teachers. Teachers’ Day in India is observed on the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan that falls on 5th of September every year. This great son of India was a teacher and later he became the Vice-President of Indian Republic. On … Read more
The features and characteristics of rivers in North Indian are mentioned below: 1. Source: Rivers of North India rise from the lofty Himalayan mountain ranges. 2. Loads: The rivers of North India carry maximum load as they flow over the soft rocks and alluvial plains. 3. Navigability: The Rivers of North India are navigable in their middle and lower … Read more
In almost all societies, the usage of avoidance is observed to maintain incest taboo. A father-in-law should avoid his daughter-in-law; similarly a mother-in-law maintains avoidance relation to her son-in-law. It is also observed in the relationship between husband’s elder brother and younger brother’s wife. It accounts for the Hindu purdah (curtain) system. Joking relationship forms … Read more
Let us discuss the machinery which exists in India for the settlement of industrial disputes. In this connection, we may mention the vital role that the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947 (as amended from time to time) plays or maintenance of peace in industrial units. (1) There is a Working Committee in every industrial unit … Read more
Murshid Quli Khan was the de facto Nawab of Bengal. He was probably born in 1665. Murshid Quli Khan, who hailed from Burhanpur, was by birth a Brahmin. During his early years he was sold by an anonymous merchant of Isfahan to Haji Shafi Isfahani. Possibly around this time he was converted to Islam and … Read more
The rivers in India are all holy. Our Indus, Kosi, Saryu and Yamuna are sacred to us. They all play an important role in our agriculture and promote our trade. But this is not all. Each of them is like a temple. For Indian, a river is like a temple. And, what is more, it … Read more
The Second Anglo-Maratha War started in August, 1803. Arthur Wellesley captured Ahmednagar on 12 August. Wellesley’s aggressive war strategy all along kept the Maratha forces busy. On 23 September, the British got victory over the troops of Sindhia and Bhonsle in the Battle of Assaye. One after another, Burhanpur, Asirgarh and the strong fortress of … Read more