History

Saptanga Theory of State In Arthashastra, the concept of Saptanga Rajya has been mentioned which means that a state comprises seven interrelated and interlocked angas or prakritis (elements). King (Svamin) Soul of all the seven elements. According to Kautilya, the king was the Dharma Pravakta or promulgator of the social order, as he issued Rajasasana i.e, royal […]

Introduction The Mauryan Empire, which formed around 321 B.C.E. and ended in 185 B.C.E., was the first pan-Indian empire, an empire that covered most of the Indian region. It spanned across central and northern India as well as over parts of modern-day Iran. Sources of Maurya Empire: The sources of the Maurya period are more varied

Pre-Mauryan Dynasty of Magadh The political conflict among the Mahajanapadas ultimately led to the emergence of Magadha as the most powerful state and the centre of a vast empire. It became the most powerful state in ancient India. Magadha is situated in modern Bihar. Jarasandha, who was a descendant of Brihadratha, founded the empire in

Different Plans for Indian Independence are given in this article. The August Offer Background During the Second World War, the Indian National Congress (INC) leaders were upset with the British government for having pulled India into a war without the consent of the Indians. Lord Linlithgow had declared India to be at war with Germany without consultation.

Indian National Congress Sessions Before Independence The Indian National Congress (INC), founded in 1885, emerged as a pivotal platform for the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. Throughout its existence, the INC held a series of sessions that significantly shaped the political landscape of India, fostering national unity and articulating the aspirations of the

Why British made several laws on social reforms? The British had come to India with the idea of making immense profits. Therefore, they did not show any interest in taking the issue of social or religious reforms. They were apprehensive of interfering with the social and religious customs and institutions of the Indians because of

To read this article in hindi, click here. List of Important Ports of Ancient India Lothal The oldest port in India, Lothal was an important port city of Indus valley civilization and was located in today’s Bhal region of Gujarat. Existed about 4500 years ago, the remains of the port city of Lothal were discovered

Type of marriage based on marriage type Various dharma texts of Hindu religion such as Manu-Smriti and the Vedas, mention 8 different forms of marriages in the Hindu religion. The eight forms are divided into 2 categories of approved and unapproved forms of marriage. Approved forms Brahma, Daiva, Arsha and Prajapatya come under the approved