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Rise of Sultanate

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 30-Dec-2022 10:54:53

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Introduction In the early years of Muslim rule in the Arab, the ruler was referred to as the Sultan because he held the authority and sovereignty. But with the coming of Seljugh sultans in 1055-1152, the word was converted into a title given to the supreme rulers. The caliph who ... Read More

Varna System

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 30-Dec-2022 10:43:44

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Introduction The Idea of Varnas came from Ancient Hindu texts like Manusmriti and Bhagwat Geeta. The mention of Varna can also be found in the Vedas and Puranas. Vedas were written by Brahmanas and they had written how the rituals were to be performed. The priests had also written rules ... Read More

Nathpanthis, Siddhas, and Yogis - The Religious Groups

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 27-Dec-2022 17:32:20

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Introduction In the medieval era, many religious groups emerged due to the emergence of new religious ideas and beliefs. Some people were passionate devotees of Shiva and Vishnu who condemned the historic caste system. They also spread the message of equality and criticized the ill-treatment of women. They believed that every ... Read More

Jagannatha Cult-Indian Tradition

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 27-Dec-2022 17:26:35

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IntroductionJagannatha Puri temple is one of the famous monuments built in Odisha by the ruler of Ganga dynasty.The cult symbolizes universal brotherhood by amalgamating tribal religious practices along with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, and as per some religious and social analysts, the temple’s main deities, Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, ... Read More

Freedom is Our Birth Right

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 27-Dec-2022 17:21:28

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Introduction The Indian National Congress was a party of moderates till the 1890s. By moderates, we mean those who were dominating figures of the Congress party, and most of the decisions were influenced by their views and opinions. They were the ones who believed that the Britishers are not as ... Read More

Early Humans and Their Lifestyle

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 27-Dec-2022 16:36:40

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Introduction The human evolution from early humans to modern ones underwent several changes. This process witnessed different lifestyles of humans. They advanced from huntergatherers to food producers. They discovered many things which are still in use in a modified version. Subsequently, with the development of farming, they began to develop ... Read More

Baba Guru Nanak

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 27-Dec-2022 16:12:48

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About Guru Nanak Guru Nanak was the founder of what is today known as the religion of Sikhism, Guru Nanak was the first preacher(Guru) of Sikhism. Guru Nanak has given the message of equality, brotherhood, and compassion. Guru Nanak’s teachings have synthesized both Hinduism and Islam, the earlier influence on ... Read More

Women, Caste and Reform

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 27-Dec-2022 15:38:50

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Introduction If we talk about the present situation of women then we can say that it is improving slowly and steadily. They enjoy all the rights in society as men. They have the right to vote, the right to be an adult before getting married, and the right to contest ... Read More

What Happened to The Court Artists?

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 27-Dec-2022 15:36:37

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Introduction With the expansion and consolidation of the British Empire in India from the eighteenth century, many European artists began to travel to India with traders. These artists brought ideas of western paintings with them. Their idea of art was mainly based on realism, where the artist was expected ... Read More

Vedic Age

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 27-Dec-2022 15:34:16

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Introduction The Vedic age is the period of ancient India roughly between 1500 B.C. to 600 B.C. This period comes after the end of the Indus valley civilization. After the end of the Indus valley civilization, the Indo-Aryan migrated into the subcontinent from Central Asia through the different passes in ... Read More

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