History

20 lesser-known freedom fighters of India India’s freedom movement against the British witnessed the overwhelming participation of people throughout the country. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Assam to Gujarat, thousands of men and women fought together against the atrocities of the British Raj. While many selflessly gave their lives to protect the dignity of their motherland, […]

To read this article in Hindi, click here. Information about the post of Governors-General and Viceroys When East India Company came to India, it controlled Bengal through a post named as “Governor of Bengal” (first Governor of Bengal: Robert Clive). Other Presidencies, Bombay and Madras, had their own Governor. However, after the passing of Regulating Act 1773, the

Rise of the Magadha Mahajanapada The four Mahajanapadas – Magadha, Kosala, Avanti and Vatsa were vying for supremacy from the 6th century BCE to the 4th century BCE. Finally, Magadha emerged victorious and was able to gain sovereignty. It became the most powerful state in ancient India. Different reasons for the rise of the Magadha Geographical factors:

Details of Indian dynasties are Given below: Haryanka Dynasty: Middle of 6th century BCE–413 BCE Founder Bimbisara Last Ruler Naga-Dasak Capital Rajgriha (Girivraja) Important Kings Bimbisara, Ajatashatru, Udayin, Naga Dasak(Last Ruler) Important events Udayin transferred his capital from Rajgriha to Pataliputra, The 1st Buddhist Council under the patronage of Ajatasatru Shishunaga Dynasty: 413 BCE–345 BCE Founder

About Buddhism Buddhism originated as an alternative tradition to the excessive importance given to rituals and sacrifices in the Vedic tradition. It was also a reaction to the gross neglect of the social problems of the time, as well as a revolt against the hegemony of the Brahmins in society. The main causes for the

Life Of Gautam Buddha The life story of the Buddha begins in Lumbini, near the border of Nepal and India, about 2,600 years ago, where the man Siddharta Gautama was born. Gautam Buddha founded Buddhism and is known as Supreme Buddha or ammāsambuddha or samyaksaṃbuddha. Early Life He was born in Lumbini, a little principality

Introduction of Indus Valley Civilization Extent of the Civilization Origin and Period of the civilization Important Sites Of Indus Valley Civilization Salient Common Features of Entire Civilization Geographical Factors which helped the growth of this Civilization Town Planning Administration Polity Agriculture Script Social Life Sports and Entertainments: Tools, arms and weapons: Economy, Trade and Commerce

Important Sites of Indus Valley Civilization Harappa Mohen-jo Daro Kalibangan Dholovira Lothal Suktagendor Kot Diji Ropar Chanhu-Daro Banawali Alamgirpur Surkotda Rangpur Rakhigarhi Summary Sites River bank Important facts Harappa Ravi rows of granaries, Citadels, Furnaces and a crucible to melt the bronze. Mohenjodaro Indus Great Bath, uniform buildings and weights, hidden drains and other hallmarks