Ivory carving is one of the oldest crafts of India. The relics of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro unearthed finely carved ivory pieces. The artisans of Harappa had high degree of perfection. There are several occasion in Indian history that proves that ivory was a legendary merchandise. The Ivory carving of India was world famous. At some … Read more

The state of Gujarat lies on the north-western coastal region of India. The state has very rich cultural history of thousands of years. A major portion of the ruins of Indus Valley Civilization were found here. The major facts and figures of Gujarat state is mentioned below. Hope that you will find it interesting! Modern … Read more

Goa, the smallest state in India, is located in the Western corner of India in Konkan region. Goa is known for its beaches. There are many famous places of worship and churches. Goa is one of the major tourist destination in India and is visited by both Indian and Foreign tourists in large numbers. The … Read more

The State of Chhattisgarh is located in the Central region of India. Major facts of the State of Chhattisgarh are mentioned below: History: Some areas of present Chhattisgarh were Princely state during British rule till 1947. The British allowed them a large measure of autonomy. Later on, they were merged with Madhya Pradesh. The people … Read more

The state of Bihar lies in the Norther part of India. Please find below some major facts about Bihar. Magadha: Bihar is the origin place of the many of the great dynasties and ancient empires such as the Haryanka dynasty, the Mauryan and the Gupta Empire, etc. Leading center of Learning: World famous universities such … Read more

The state of Nagaland lies in the far North-Eastern region of India. It is a small state with a population of around 1.98 million (2011 Census). It has pleasant climate, fertile soil and rich heritage. Meaning: Naga means “Hillmen”. Thus, Nagaland is a “land of the Hillmen”. History: The Naga people had a systematic self … Read more

Tripura, the 3rd smallest state of India, is a blend of the culture of the hills and the plains. It has rich heritage of varied cultures. The major facts of Tripura are summarized below: 1. History: Tripura was being ruled by Tripuri dynasty and thereafter became a princely state during period of British rule and … Read more

The Mountainous region of Mizoram State became the 23rd state of India on February 20, 1987. Mizoram is a state in North Eastern India. It is also a part of the seven sister states of India. 1. Meaning: The word “Mizoram” can be broken into three parts as follows, “mi” means“People”, “zo” means“Hill” and “ram” … Read more

Meghalaya is a young state in India. It is in the North-East region of India. During the early British rule, the districts of Khasi hills, Jaintia hills and Garo hills were independent Kingdoms. Later on, British annexed them annexed them into Assam. Meghalaya continued to be a part of Assam even after the Independence of … Read more

Manipur is a state in North East India which became a full fledged state in March 1972. The state is surrounded with natural beauty. It is known as “Switzerland of India”. The climate is pleasant and is a major tourist destination in India. Capital City: The capital city of Manipur is Imphal. Imphal is the … Read more