Fundamental Rights| Articles 12 to 35| Important Points
Fundamental rights are the basic human rights enshrined in the Constitution of India which are guaranteed to all citizens.
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General Studies
General studies category contains articles of geography, history, polity, economy, art and culture and environment.
Important Sources of the Indian Constitution
Sources Of The Indian Constitution Indian constitution is a blend of various features which are borrowed from different constitutions throughout the world. This is what makes it the most distinct constitution in the world. Government of India act 1935: Sources of the Indian Constitution The Constitution of 1950 was a by-product of the legacy started
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Preamble of the Indian Constitution| Important Facts
Preamble The American constitution was the first to begin with a preamble. Preamble refers to the introduction or preface to the constitution. Ingredients The Preamble reveals four ingredients or components Objectives Preamble: A Part of the Constitution or Not? Can the Preamble be Amended? Keywords Mentioned in the Preamble Significance of the Preamble Also, refer
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Historical Background Of Indian Constitution| 1773 to 1947| Important Facts
Historical Background Of Indian Constitution Regulating Act of 1773: Historical Background Of Indian Constitution To overhaul management of East India Company’s rule in India. It was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India. It recognized, for the first time, the political and administrative
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Important Places Associated with Buddha’s Life and Buddhism
Places Associated with Buddha’s Life and Buddhism The kingdoms he visited are Kosala and Magadha Kingdom. The places visited under these two kingdoms include Kapilavastu, Rajgriha, Vaishali, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kosambi, Shravasti (capital of Kosala Kingdom), Kushinagar, Nalanda, Mathura, Varanasi, Saket, Champapuri, etc. Astamahasthanas (Places Associated with Buddha) Astamahasthanas are eight great holy places associated
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Concept of Bodhisattva under Buddhism | Important Points
Bodhisattva is an important concept in Buddhism. It is broadly understood as the attainment of a mindset (chitta) like Buddha. It believes in Universal liberation and is a concept under Mahayana Buddhism.
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Reasons behind the downfall of the Mauryan Empire| Important Points
Reasons for the disintegration of Mauryan empire : the weak successors, vastness of the empire, independence of the provinces, foreign invasion, and internal revolt.
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National Calendar of India| Important Facts
National Calendar The national calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month and a normal year of 365 days was adopted from 22 March 1957 along with the Gregorian calendar for the following official purposes: Dates of the national calendar have a permanent correspondence with dates of the Gregorian calendar, 1 Chaitra falling on 22 March
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Important Indian Caves in India
Three phases of caves Architecture 1st phase (2nd B.C. to 2nd Century A.D.) In this phase the construction was exclusively related to Buddhism and Buddha was represented symbolically e.g. Lotus, Wheel etc. The examples of this phase include Ajanta, Karla, Bhaja, Kanheri, Nasik, Bedsa caves. It can be concluded that an important connection existed between the religion and commerce, as Buddhist missionaries
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Know about Mauryan Art and Architecture| Court Art| Popular Art
Introduction of Mauryan Art And Architecture Sixth century B.C. marks the beginning of new religious and social movements in the Gangetic valley in the form of Buddhism and Jainism (Sramana/Shraman Tradition). Magadha emerged as a powerful kingdom and consolidated its control over the other religions. King Ashoka patronized the shraman tradition in the third century BCE. The
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