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The iron pillar

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Introduction Chandragupta II (reigned c. 375–415 CE) built the iron pillar of Delhi, which today stands in the Qutb complex at Mehrauli in Delhi, India, with a height of 7.21 metres (23 feet 8 inches) and a diameter of 41 centimetres (16 inches). The rust-resistant nature of the metals used during construction has made it famous. The three-tonne (6, 614- pound) pillar is said to have been built somewhere beyond the Udayagiri Caves and moved to its current location by Anangpal Tomar in the 11th century. Images Coming soon Description of the Iron Pillar The pillar's height is ... Read More

Evolution of Man

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Introduction The most renowned species on the planet, Homo sapiens, is the consequence of almost 7 million years of civilization. Human evolution has been traced via fossil records as well as morphological, physiological, and embryological research. Man is a member of the order Primates' Hominidae family. Apes that look like humans belong to the very same order. Their forefathers and mothers developed through time, becoming increasingly distinct. The lower jaw is less projecting and the face is flatter. Long hair grows continuously on the head, but it is sparse and short on the body. Long legs with a non-opposable ... Read More

Archaeological evidences ?

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Introduction The goal of history is to illuminate the past. This is accomplished through researching and discovering historical sources. Because there is so much handwritten and printed information about current State and Society, it is very easy to obtain materials for writing recent history. There is also sufficient information for mediaeval periods. However, writing ancient history is a significant challenge. "History is that old depiction which includes precepts of virtue, riches, desire, and salvation, " says the famous Indian epic Mahabharata. To put it another way, India’s ancient seers placed a larger focus on occurrences that promoted higher ideals ... Read More

Importance of History

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Introduction History allows us to understand how events shaped the world we live in today. We not only understand about ourselves and how humanity came to be by studying history, but we also gain the capacity to prevent errors and chart better courses for our communities. Influence of History on Our Lives Today Families and groups have been moved in the past, altering the composition of areas and sparking conflicts. Such occurrences have also resulted in the creation of governing structures that have endured for decades. And it all has an impact on everyone alive today. For ... Read More

Prehistory

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Introduction History is the study of the past (from the Greek word historia, which means "enquiry" or "knowledge gained by research"). History is a broad phrase that refers to both historical events and the gathering, organisation, presentation, and interpretation of knowledge about them. It is split into three sections: Prehistory, Proto-history, and History. Prehistory: Prehistory refers to events that took place before the introduction of writing. The three stone eras reflect prehistoric times. Proto-history: It is the time between pre-history and history when a culture or organisation has yet to exist but has been recorded in the ... Read More

Chronology BC and CE

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Introduction Since the first beginnings of human existence, the chronology of Indian history is punctuated by wars, religious births, and the collapse of major empires. The chronology of Indian history is divided into three sections: ancient history, mediaeval history, and contemporary history. The chronology of ancient Indian history gives an overview of the nation's early civilizations, agriculture, and civilisation. Pre-Aryans, Indo-Aryans, Greeks, Hunas, Scythians, and other persons invaded India and made it their homeland throughout this time. The chronology of Indian mediaeval history begins in the ninth century, when political turmoil erupted in several parts of ... Read More

From Garrison Town to Empire: The Expansion of the Delhi Sultanate

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Introduction As we have previously learned, the Delhi sultans arrived on the subcontinent in the 13th century and ruled for roughly 150 years. During their rule, they founded numerous cities, conquered and defeated numerous powerful armies, and expanded their origin over a vast area within the country. Images Coming soon The Sultans of Delhi The Sultans of Delhi had little influence over the rest of the country when they first arrived, and they had no choice but to confine their rule within Delhi and nearby areas. The reason for this is that during the thirteenth century, there was a ... Read More

Early humans in INDIA (Locate)

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Introduction The record for human existence extends back to millions of years. Because of their occupation, we refer to these people as hunters and gatherers, in today's world. Hunting and gathering were the only ways for early humans to survive. It was their only source of food. They mostly hunted wild animals, caught fish and birds, and foraged for fruits, roots, nuts, seeds, leaves, and eggs. Furthermore, the enormous variety of plants found in tropical locations indicates that gathering the plants' produce was an exceedingly essential means of acquiring sustenance for the first beings. Images Coming soon It ... Read More

Cave paintings (France)

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Introduction Cave paintings in France are famous for their ethereal beauty and aesthetics. The paintings are so well structured and depict the tiniest of details mostly of the animals that were native to the area. The famous and oldest French cave is named Lascaux. French: Grotte de Lascaux (Lascaux Cave). It is a network of caves at Montignac in the Dordogne department of south-western France. The cave's inner walls and ceilings are covered in about 600 parietal wall murals. The paintings generally depict huge creatures that are representative of current local fauna and correspond to the Upper Palaeolithic fossil ... Read More

Warfare for Wealth

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Introduction There were quite a few powerful dynasties ruling next to each other in the north, south and eastern part of the Indian subcontinent during the 7th century CE. Some of these dynasties were − Cholas of South India Palas of Bengal Rashtrakutas of Deccan Chauhans of West India Gurjara-Pratiharas of Central India Chalukyas of Vadami All these dynasties had powerful rulers who wanted to invade the neighboring states to gain more wealth and power. Kanauj The Seat of Contest During the 7th century CE, Kanauj became a thriving centre for trade, commerce and administration. These led Kanauj ... Read More

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