Taj Mahal was known as the tomb of Begum Mumtaz Mahal. Actually this was the title conferred on the first lady, which means “the exalted of the Palace” and whose actual name was Arjumand Banu Begum. Mumtaz Mahal died on June 17, 1631. The whole nation and Mughal Empire was shrouded in grief on the … Read more

The story of love between Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal is famous in the History of India. In 1612, Prince Khurram (Shah Jahan) was married to Arjumand Bano Begum (Mumtaz Mahal). At the time of marriage, Mumtaz Mahal was only nineteen and was younger to Shah Jahan by two years. Shah Jahan bestowed … Read more

The artificial way of supplying water to the agricultural land at the right moment in an appropriate volume for the proper growth of the plants in order to get the maximum yields of cultivation is technically called irrigation. But irrigation also includes clearing away of excess water from the agricultural land. There is a great … Read more

Emperor Ashoka was the first ruler in ancient India who embraced Buddhism as a tool for the consolidation of his empire. In the reign of Bimbasara and Ajatasatru Buddhism was taking shape into a Sangha. Early Buddhism was not concerned with laymen. Asoka in contrast sought the support of Buddhism, having correctly evaluated its importance … Read more

This spirit of philanthropy, humanitarianism lay at the bottom of the religious policy of Ashoka the Great. Maurya Emperor Ashoka found that in his vast empire there were various races, sects and diverse cultures. Ashoka found that application of force was no solution to the problem of separatism and disintegration. The frequent revolts during his … Read more

Introduction Chanakya was a professor at the ancient Taxila university. He was a guardian, teacher and mentor of Chandragupta Mauya. He was a learned person and master of economics and politics. Chanakya drafted the road-map for Chandragupta Maurya to overthrow the Nanda dynasty and secure the throne of Magadha Empire. Later on, Chandragupta became the … Read more

The Ashoka Empire was not confined to Magadha alone. Ashoka the Great was the Emperor of a major portion of the present Indian-subcontinent. The extent of Ashoka Empire is generally known from the conquests of Chandragupta. Samrat Ashoka further added Kalinga to the empire of Chandragupta. The rock edicts and inscriptions of Ashoka have been … Read more

This article contains brief information on Eravikulam National Park, Silent Valley National Park, and Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala, India. Eravikulam National Park Eravikulam National Park is spread over an area of 97 sq. km. It is located in the Idukki district of Kerala in India. The park has sub-tropical hill forests. … Read more

Introduction The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14th of January, 1761 between: the Maratha army and the combined forces of Ahmad Shah Afdali (Afghan King), Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Begal) and Rohilla Afgans. The Maratha army under Sadashivrao Bhau was defeated in the Third Battle of Panipat. The Battle field The Maratha army, 45,000 … Read more

Introduction Shah Alam II, also known as Ali Gauhar, was the son of Mughal Emperor Alamgir II. He was born on June 25, 1728. His mother was Nawab Zinat Mahal Sahiba. After the murder of his father, Ali Gauhar managed to escape became the next Mughal Emperor under the title Shah Alam II. He was … Read more