King Samudragupta, known as Samudragupta the great, was the son of Chandragupta I. He was the son of Chandragupta I’s Lichchavi queen Kumaradevi and possibly was not the eldest son. From the “Allahabad Prasasthi” composed by Harishena, it is learnt that Chandragupta deliberately choose Samudragupta to succeed him among his other brothers. The Great King of … Read more

Alpana or Alpona The Alpana or (Alpona in Bengali) is derived from the Sanskrit Alimpan, meaning colourful designs. The term commonly referred as Rangolin in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Alpana painting is very popular in West Bengal. The art of Alpana painting is popularly known as Bengali Alpana ( or Bengali Alpona). Bengali Alpana Designs are decorations that are done … Read more

Causes and Effect of Kalinga War on Ashoka Ashoka Priyadarsi ascended the Magadhan throne as the new Maurya ruler in 273 B.C.  Ashoka was anxious to distinguish himself as a conqueror. Ashoka was ascended to the throne in 273 B.C.. But he was coronated four years later and in the 9th year of his reign … Read more

The designs of Alpana are always associated with beliefs that have come down through generations.  The Alpana rangoli designs are generally round, with Hindus and Muslims using different paintings.  Both, however, share the practice of painting the Alpana on their vessels. Detailed accounts of such Alpana rangoli painting can be held in Sanskrit literature. The Alpana … Read more

The Sena Dynasty The Sena Dynasty of Bengal belonged to the Brahmana-Kshatriya clan of Karnata in South India. After the palas, Senas became the ruler of Bengal. The remote ancestor of the Sena Dynasty was one Virsena whose name we have found in the Puranas. The Senas were known as the Brahma-Kshatriya as because they … Read more

What is Kantha Quilt and Kantha Quilting? Kantha Quilt is a blanket or bed covering traditionally composed of three or more layers of fabrics tied together through the stitches of Kantha Work. Kantha Quilting refers to the technique of joining two or more clothes, on above the other, through the Kantha Work Stitches. The beautiful … Read more

The variety of Motifs used in India  are limitless. Let us take a look at the different motifs and what they symbolize : Palki Motif Palki means Palanquin. The palanquin was a common mode of transport in rural areas. Indian have traditionally been using Palanquins since centuries. The palanquin also symbolizes marriage. After the marriage, girls … Read more

Literary sources of Ancient Indian History: The ancient literature and the religious books are important sources of information for the reconstruction of ancient Indian history. Their classification is simple – religious and secular literature, historical literature and foreign accounts. 1. Religious Literary Sources of Ancient Indian History Religious literature provides information for the period between the … Read more

Coins discovered in South India are largest in number. There numerous coin-vessels have been discovered also. Most of the vessels are full of Roman coins. These ancient coins play an important role in the reconstruction of ancient South Indian history. It acts as a counter proof of the evidences of history, both Indian and foreign. The … Read more