History

Life of Gautam Buddha, Teachings and Relation with Hinduism

Gautam Buddha, or Siddhartha Gautam, stands as a transformative figure in Asian spirituality, founding Buddhism with a profound impact on the region's philosophical fabric. Life of Gautam Buddha epitomizes enlightenment, compassion, and the pursuit of inner peace. Renouncing princely comforts, he...

Gupta Empire Introduction, Achievements, Golden Age, Facts

Introduction of Gupta Empire Two significant political forces—the Kushanas and the Satavahanas in the north and south, respectively—rose to prominence as a result of the collapse of the Mauryan Empire. These two empires supported social harmony and economic development in...

Cave Architecture, History, Types and Examples

India boasts a rich heritage of cave architecture, exemplified by sites such as Ajanta and Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, showcasing intricate Buddhist rock-cut temples. Elephanta Caves in Mumbai feature Hindu sculptures, including the impressive Trimurti. Badami Cave Temples in Karnataka...

Sangam Literature, History, Major Works and Significance

Sangam Literature Sangam Literature, also known as "the poetry of the noble ones," refers to the ancient Tamil language and is the earliest known literature from South India. The oldest available Tamil literature is Sangam literature. The Sangam Period is...

UNESCO Creative Cities Network, Kozhikode and Gwalior Joined Network

UNESCO announced the addition of 55 new cities to its Creative Cities Network, recognizing their dedication to integrating culture and creativity into their development strategies. The designation was made by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay on World Cities Day. Gwalior, Madhya...

Women Freedom Fighters of India, Name, List, Role & their Contribution

The Indian freedom struggle is marked by the valiant contributions of women who played significant roles in India’s independence. Defying traditional expectations, these women emerged as leaders, fighters, strategists, and organizers, inspiring millions with their courage and dedication. Their contribution...

Schools of Indian Philosophy, Differences of Orthodox and Unorthodox

Philosophy in India emerged as an exploration of the mysteries of life and existence. It encompasses several distinct traditions of philosophical thought that originated in the Indian subcontinent. These traditions have evolved over centuries and are represented by six Schools...

Khilafat Movement in India, Causes, Date, Impact, Outcomes

Khilafat Movement in India In order to challenge British control in India, large-scale movements such as the Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) and Non-Cooperation Movement were started between 1919 and 1922. The movements established a cohesive strategy based on nonviolence and non-cooperation...

Partition of Bengal 1905 Reasons, Date, Impact and Annulment

Partition of Bengal The Bengal Presidency was geographically reorganized by British Raj authorities during the Partition of Bengal (1905). The new layout separated the primarily Hindu western districts from the primarily Muslim eastern areas. On 20 July 1905, Lord Curzon,...

First, Second and Third Round Table Conferences, Features, Impacts

Round Table Conferences 1929 saw a spike in political fervor as Gandhi called for an act of civil disobedience to protest the Simon Commission findings and Bhagat Singh detonated a bomb in Meerut. In his infamous Irwin proclamation, Viceroy Lord Irwin...