Introduction Kharavela was one of the greatest kings of ancient India. Kharavela was the first great historical monarch of ancient Kalinga who belonged to the soil, and styled himself as “Kalingadhipati”. His personality is known from the Hathigumpha Inscription. It says that King Kharavela possessed many auspicious signs on his body, was gifted with many … Read more

Iron is the most important among all the metals. Iron is dug out from mines. It is the most useful metals. The iron that we use is the form of iron ore. It is crushed by machines and melted in hot furnaces. Thus, pig or cast iron is made. After this, through different processes wrought … Read more

Tourism refer to the trips that involve travelling of people outside the place of their residence or work for leisure, pleasure, vacation, business, personal, or other purposes. Tourism is an important source of income for many countries. Nowadays, it is considered an industry. Tourism is important for the growth and development of a developing country … Read more

Importance of Sports Sports refers to the physical activities generally involving skill of competitive nature. An individual or group often competes against another for entertainment. The importance of sports has been discussed in this article. Introduction The century’s heart-beat depends on its speed. By virtue of sports, it acquires speediness and potentiality. Energetic members only … Read more

Tallapaka Annamacharya was Born in 1408. Tallapaka Annamacharya was the famous Hindu Saint, poet and profound musician who com­posed about 32,000 devotional songs (kirtanas) addressed to Lord Venkates­wara of Tirupati. His Kirtanas which were engraved on copper plates and deposited in the temple of Venkateswara were unfortunately melted by ignorant trustees of the temple. Only … Read more

Alivardi Khan was the Nawab of Bengal for the period between 1740 and 1756. He was born on 10th of May, 1671. Immediately after becoming the Nawab, Alivardi Khan secured imperial confirmation of his new authority and began to govern the province in an independent manner. It may be noted that after paying the first … Read more

During the post-Mauryan period some changes took place in the social structure of the country. In place of four Varnas, some new mixed Varnas came into existence. Two factors were responsible for it: First, some foreign elements or invaders entered India. After sometime they were absorbed into the vast Hindu society. This brought important changes … Read more

The conflict between the English and the Pindaris paved the way for the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) as the English suspected that the Marathas were providing clandestine help to the Pindaris. The Peshwa with a view to increasing the income of the state introduced certain stringent measures in his revenue affairs. The English accused him … Read more

Varahagiri Venkata Giri, popularly known as Dr. V.V. Giri was the second Andhra to become the President of India. Varahagiri Venkata Giri was born on 10th day of August, 1894. Varahagiri Venkata Giri had occupied different positions at the State level and also at the centre with distinction. He carved for himself a prominent niche … Read more

Tribal Marriages The tribal marriages are, however, mere civil contracts and not religious sacraments as found amongst the advanced societies. Religious rites and rituals are not absolute things in their marriages. The acculturated tribals are found to approximate the ritualistic performances of the sophisticated societies in the neighborhood. The ways in which mates can be acquired … Read more