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Introduction The Bengal Famine of 1770 was one of the horrific events that took place between 1769 and 1773. The absurd increase in the Diwani Rights is considered one of the major reasons for this famine, which killed nearly 10 million people. This catastrophic event also touched the boundaries of Assam, Bangladesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha. The losses occurring due to this famine took a long time to recover. Certain environmental causes like drought and monsoon failure also led to this horrifying disaster. The destruction happened during the British East India company ruling. The Bengal Famine of 1770 There’s nothing worse ... Read More
Introduction There were four main wars fought between the Mysore rulers and the British. The first Anglo-Mysore war had occurred between 1767 and 1769; whereas, the second war happened between 1780 and 1784. The kingdom of Mysore has come out as one of the most powerful empires. Image 1: Map illustration showing the territories involved in the first and the Second Anglo-Mysore War between the Kingdom of Mysore of southern India and the British East India Company. Background of First Anglo-Mysore war There was a demand from the British East India Company (BEIC) to have permission to ... Read More
Introduction The First Anglo-Sikh War took place between the Britishers and Sikh Army. Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a valour ruler at that point of time, was running the Sikh Kingdom from the front. On the other side, the British India was also doing better under the umbrella of the East India Company. Practically, both were enhancing their army and adding strength to their respective kingdoms. Woefully, Ranjit Singh aid his last goodbye in 1839, resulting to the collapse of Punjab, making them much weaker than before. The British India army used this situation to their advantage and marched to ... Read More
Introduction The First Carnatic War took place from 1746 and continued till 1748. This war occurred between the French and English for the purpose of expanding their territory in India. The conflict began over the control of both companies on the land, respectively on their trading posts. In the meantime, the French naval force and British engaged with each other in a battle out of the coast. This war made the path for the next war, the second war of the Carnatic. First Carnatic War The First Carnatic War was fought between the British and the French. ... Read More
Introduction King Harshavardhana belonged to the Pushyabhuti or Vardhana dynasty. Prabhakar Vardhana, the father of the great king. Image 1 − Harshavardhana's Time's Coins King Harshavardhana, was the founder of the Vardhana dynasty. King Harshavardhana ruling time began from 606 CE and ended in 647 CE. His dynasty was spread from the north to the northwest as well as the southern part of India. His dynasty was starting in the Northern region and ends in the Narmada region which was the southern part of India. The capital of The Pushyabhuti dynasty was Kannauj at the ... Read More
Introduction The Later Vedic Culture began in 1000 B.C and continued till 600 BC. The major focus of the Aryans during this period was to see their kingdom expand. They also took over the non-Aryans, who were forced to settle in their society. The most significant aspect of this era was the emergence of the caste system. Image 1 − Late Vedic Period India 1100bc to 500bc Avantiputra7, Late Vedic Culture (1100-500 BCE), CC BY-SA 3.0 About Later Vedic Culture The Aryans set their foot in the Sapta Sendhvatah region engulfing the land of seven rivers, ... Read More
Introduction Pala Empire’s first king was Gopala I and he was the son of Vapyata, a warrior. The fatherland of the Pala was Varendra, a place from North Bengal. Their ethnic origin is still unknown; however, many people believed that they were descended from the solar dynasty. The most important fact about the Pala was that they did not belong to any royal blood. The Pala Empire Image 1 − Map of the Pala Empire in Asia The Pala Empire ruled the subcontinent of India from 750 CE to 1161 CE. The name Pala came from the Prakrit word ... Read More
Introduction Bhakti comes from the Sanskrit word, Bhanj, which means charity and coordination. The Bhakti movement was started by the Shankaracharya in the 8th century A.D., according to the Bhagwat Purana Bhakti, born in the Dravida areas of Indian territory. The Viashnava and Shaiva saints during the Pallavas' rule started the Bhakti movement. It also gains the patronage of the Chola rulers. As the result of the idol worship of the Bhakti movement, the aspects of the incarnation spread in the extreme south. There occurred the broad spread of religious rituals. The rulers and subjects in south India gradually replaced ... Read More
Introduction After the neolithic age, many habitants began using metals like low grade iron and copper, predominantly. Thus, the age was coined ‘Chalcolithic’. The word ‘chalco’ is derived from the Greek word ‘khalkos’ and lithic is derived from ‘lithos’. The word ‘chalco’ denotes copper, and ‘lithic’ means stone. For this reason, it is also known as the Stone-Copper Age or Eneolithic period, an extensional period of Neolithic Age. The Chalcolithic Age In India, the beginning of the Chalcolithic Age can be dated back to 2000 BC-700 BC. It can be seen in the pre-harappan, harappan, post-harappan era as well in ... Read More
Introduction The ancient pyramids of Egypt are one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. Over 4, 000 years ago, these amazing structures were built as tombs for pharaohs and their consorts. Today, they continue to fascinate visitors with their intricate design and mystifying history. In this tutorial, we'll be taking a look at some of the most famous pyramids in Egypt, and explaining what makes them so special. We'll also discuss some of the theories about how they were built and why they continue to captivate people today. So whether you're interested in learning about ancient architecture ... Read More