Introduction The Delhi sultanate was at its peak during the time of the Khalji dynasty and most of the achievements were credited to Allaudin Khalji. He was the most powerful ruler of the Delhi sultanate and he brought the whole Indian subcontinent under his empire. Alauddin Khalji came to the throne in 1296, after killing his father-in-law Jalaluddin Khalji, who was the founder of the Khalji dynasty. After the Khalji dynasty, the Tughluq dynasty came to power in 1320. The Tughluq dynasty was founded by Ghiyasuddin Tughluq and the expansion of the sultanate was seen during the time of Mohammad ... Read More

Introduction The phrase "Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned" is based on The Mourning Bride, a 17th century English comedy. Women's righteous rage has been a recurring theme in literature throughout history. Both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, ancient Indian epics, have generated iconic pictures of the same in the figures of Sita and Draupadi. Peninsular India also gave us Kannagi, the protagonist of the ancient Tamil epic Silappadikaram, who is one of the most typical figures in this genre. The Silappadikaram is a manuscript of great cultural significance and one of Tamil literature's most brilliant achievements. ... Read More

Introduction The beginning of the age of Bhakti coincides with the time when humans first began to worship various deities. Later on, the idea of Bhakti grew to be regarded as the most important aspect of Hinduism. Shiv and Vishnu, along with several goddesses like Saraswati and Durga, were the most often venerated gods. Between the seventh and twelfth centuries, the southern region of India was the setting for the maturation of the popular Bhakti tradition. The Savina Nayanars and the Vaishnavite alvars did not adhere to the rigorous practices encouraged by the Buddhists and the Jains. Scholars and saints ... Read More

Introduction Following the collapse of the Mauryan empire, a string of new, independent kingdoms began to emerge along the coast. In the beginning, new kingdoms began to develop in the most southern part of India and gradually moved their way towards the northern part of the country. India became a target for conquest by foreign powers such as the Greeks. Because most of the population used to rely on agriculture for their livelihood, the river valleys in the southern part of the country experienced significant economic growth. This was the primary factor that led to new kingdoms in the coastal ... Read More

Introduction Siddartha, also known as Gautama Buddha, lived simultaneously as Mahavira. Siddartha was a contemporary of Mahavira. It was 563 BC when he was born in the Lumbini jungle close to Kapplia Vastu in the Nepalese foothills. He was a Chatriya and hailed from a little community located nearby called Sabgya Ganda. In the beginning, he lived a lavish lifestyle. He even wed a princess by the name of Yeshodhra, and they had a son by the name of Rahul. The Story of Gautam Buddha Legend has it that Gautam first became aware of sorrow in the world after ... Read More

Introduction China is credited with being where silk was originally found around 7000 years ago. The Chinese people kept the methods a well-guarded secret and instead focused their efforts on exporting silk fabric to far-off regions. They travelled on foot, horses, and camels, and the path they took eventually became known as the silk road. The Roman Empire could be reached by land by travelling via Iran and the rest of West Asia. The wealthy citizens of the Roman Empire were drawn to the silk fabric because of its lustrous sheen and its velvety smoothness. Silk was very expensive ... Read More

Introduction Purchasing and selling things from one location to another or from one country to another is trade. South India was known for its gold, rare stones, and pepper 2000 years ago. Due to its tremendous worth, black pepper was referred to as "black gold" throughout the Roman Empire. Many of these commodities would be delivered to Rome by ships or caravans if they selected the land route. In southern India, archaeologists discovered Roman gold coins, proving that trade took place. The items traded from southern India must have been paid in gold coins by the Romans. Images ... Read More

Introduction Gems were mined in the northern portion of India in the Himalayan belt. The western part of the country was filled with sandalwood, including the parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Pearls were found in the coastal areas, and corals were also seen on the islands. Various kinds of crops were also seen along the river basins of Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra. Images Coming soon Merchants and Traders The merchants of that era were able to grasp the fundamental concept of understanding the movement of the wind or the directions that the wind blew in, which meant that they ... Read More

Introduction The fact that ancient India engaged in perilous trade with the Roman Empire is simply unknown to the vast majority of people, except for a few archaeologists and historians. Even as early as the third century BC, traders from the Mediterranean began to assemble in considerable numbers in the southernmost part of India. Among these regions, Arikamedu, located in the Union Territory of Puducherry, is considered one of the most important. Don de Nardi was the name given to this part of the Union Territory of Puducherry back around two thousand years ago. Importance of the Arikamedu ... Read More

Introduction Indian literature refers to literature created in the Indian subcontinent. Oral tradition transmitted down the first masterpieces of Indian literature. Sanskrit literature is founded on the Rig Veda. At the end of the first millennium BCE, the Sanskrit epics Ramayana and Mahabharata initially emerged. In the first millennium CE, classical Sanskrit literature, Tamil Sangam literature, and Pali literature thrived. Literature in Kannada and Telugu dates back to the 9th and 11th centuries, respectively. Later on, Marathi, Bengali, Hindi, Persian, and Urdu literature developed. The Gupta dynasty reigned from 3 to 6 CE, and is considered as India's literary ... Read More