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Artaphernes

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 16-Mar-2023 10:27:43

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Introduction Artaphernes, who survived between about 513 to 492 BC, was a Lydian puppet state from Sardis and a Persian official. He was indeed the brother of Darius I, the Achaemenid sovereign of Persia. His viewpoint afforded him to converse with the Greeks often, and he was valuable in bringing ... Read More

Arsinoe II Philadelphus

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 15-Mar-2023 16:46:11

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IntroductionPharaoh Ptolemy, I Soter developed the Hellenistic Republic of Egypt. His second bride Berenice I of Egypt had a daughter named Arsinoe. She played a significant role in ritual and public layout together with her brother, worked as a spiritual and expressive patron, and attended the Egyptian and Greek religions that ... Read More

Artaxerxes II

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 15-Mar-2023 16:38:24

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IntroductionArtaxerxes II, also known as Artaxerxes the Great, was one of the most powerful and influential kings of the ancient Persian Empire. During his reign from 404 BC to 358 BC, he expanded the empire's territory through military campaigns, solidified its power through political alliances, and left a lasting impact ... Read More

Arthashastra

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 15-Mar-2023 16:08:48

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IntroductionArthashastra is a Sanskrit word “Artha” which means “Aim”, and “Shastra” means “book”, so it is “The science of Politics”, or “Science of Material Gain”. It was written by Chanakya or Kautilya the Prime minister in the Maurya empire Chandragupta. Chandragupta was the founder of the Maurya Empire. “Arthashastra” is ... Read More

Arsacid Dynasty of Armenia

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 15-Mar-2023 15:51:29

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IntroductionFrom 12 to 428, the Arsacid dynasty, also known as the Arshakuni, represented the Armenian Dynasty. The daimyo was a branch of the Arsacid dynasty based in Parthia. During the turbulent years that followed the Artaxiad dynasty's demise, Arsacid kings presided briefly until Tiridates I, the brother of Parthian king ... Read More

Ashvins

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 15-Mar-2023 15:25:23

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Introduction The Ashvins, are two Vedic gods in Hindu mythology who are associated with horses, healing, and medicine. They are considered to be among the most ancient of the Hindu gods and are mentioned in the Rigveda, which is one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. Etymology and Epithets ... Read More

Assembly of Notables of 1787

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 15-Mar-2023 15:06:09

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Introduction The Assembly of Notables of 1787 was convened by the Government of Louis XVI in France. It included representatives from various social classes, professions and religious sectors, as well as members of the royals. The assembly sought to remodel the taxation system, reduce government spending and abolish internal customs ... Read More

Assignat

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 15-Mar-2023 14:52:13

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Introduction In 1790, the French government issued the Assignat, a form of paper money intended to pay off the national debt and finance the war effort. The assignats were backed by the value of confiscated lands, however, the value of the notes quickly decreased due to inflation. This devaluation of ... Read More

Asia Minor

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 15-Mar-2023 14:40:56

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Introduction Asia Minor is located in Westen Asia and covers most of the present day Turkey. This region has a rich and diverse history, with human settlements dating back to the Palaeolithic era. Throughout the centuries, various civilizations and cultures developed in Anatolia, leaving behind a rich cultural heritage. ... Read More

Atalanta

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 15-Mar-2023 14:14:59

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Introduction Atlanta is the capital city of Georgia; as well as the most populous city of the state. Atlanta is known as a major transportation hub, hosting the busiest airport of the world and one of the largest metropolitan rail networks in the country. The city is also a hotbed ... Read More

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