Origin of the Chauhans: The Rajput kings of Chauhan dynasty are believed to belong to Agnivanshi Clan (descendants of the Fire God). The Chauhan Dyansty played a prominent part on the Indian political stage. Ajayaraja: In the eleventh century the Chauhan dynasty ruled as a local power in the Shakambari region. In the early part of the … Read more

The Second Battle of Tarian (Taraori) was again fought between Ghurid army of Mohammed Ghori and Rajput army of Prithviraj Chauhan. The battle took place in 1192 A.D near Tarain. In this battle, Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohammed Ghori. We know that in the First Battle of Tarian, Mohammed Ghori had lost the battle. … Read more

The First Battle of Tarain (Taraori) was fought between Sultan Mohammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan in 1191 near the town of Tarain in Haryana. The army of Mohammed Ghori was defeated by the Rajput army of Chauhan. Details: The Western Punjab was already annexed by Mohammed Ghori. The provinces of Eastern Punjab were within the control … Read more

Prithviraj Chauhan, also known as Prithviraj III, was a King of Chauhan Dynasty during the second half of the 12th century. He was the ruler of the Hindu Kingdom of Ajmer and Delhi in North India. He was born in 1149 A.D. Prithviraj Chauhan was the son of Someshwar Chauhan. The struggle of Prithviraj Chauhan with … Read more

The art and architecture of the Mauryan Empire constitutes the culminating point of the progress of Indian art. The period was marked by mature use of stone and production of masterpieces. Classification: The Mauryan period art and architecture, except that of the relics of the palace of Chandragupta Maurya at Pataliputra, is mainly Asokan. It can be … Read more

The economy of Mauryan Empire was sound. The Mauryas established a centralized government which contributed to the economic progress of the country. Agriculture was the principal backbone of Mauryan Economy. The cultivators were the most numerous classes. Land revenue was the principal source of state income. Agriculture: The basic economy of Mauryan Empire was based … Read more

Introduction The dowry system is the worst of all evils in Indian Society. The word ‘dowry’ means the property and money that a bride brings to her husband’s house at the time of her marriage. It is a practice which is widespread in the Indian society in one form or the other. At the beginning … Read more

There were eight forms of Hindu marriage in Ancient India. These marriages were according to the Sastras, of which four were regular. Marriage in the same caste was preferred. The boys obtained adulthood at the age of sixteen and the girls at the age of twelve. Divorce was permitted under certain conditions. A marriage could … Read more

The state of Jharkhand is located in the eastern portion of India. Please find some major facts about Jharkhand State. Name: The word “Jharkhand” means “The Land of Forests”. In regional language meaning of “Jhar” is Gold. So it can also be said that the meaning of “Jharkhand” is “Piece of Gold”. Existence: The former state … Read more

The Jammu and Kashmir is a state of Northern part of India. The state is full of mountain and valleys. The neighbouring states are Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Regions: The state consists of three regions: Jammu, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Jammu is situated on a Shivalik hillock with the river Tawi flowing by at the foot of the … Read more