General Studies

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