History

  • Slave Dynasty in India, History, Founder, Rulers List, Contribution

    Slave Dynasty The Delhi Sultanate was first ruled by the Slave Dynasty. The Mamluk empire is another name for the Slave dynasty. Qutb-ud- Din Aibak established the Mamluk empire in Delhi. "Mamluk" indicates "owned" in Arabic. Around the ninth century...

    Last updated on May 28th, 2024 12:10 am
  • Delhi Sultanate Dynasties, Rulers List, Timeline, Administrations

    Delhi Sultanate An Islamic dynasty with its capital in Delhi, the Delhi Sultanate ruled over a sizable portion of the Indian peninsula for 320 years. (1206–1526). The Delhi Sultanate was governed by five dynasties in succession: the Mamluk (1206–1290), Khalji...

    Last updated on May 28th, 2024 04:44 pm
  • Mahmud of Ghazni, History, Early Life, Invasion in India & Death

    Mahmud of Ghazni The Turkic Ghaznavid dynasty was established by Mahmud of Ghazni (971–1030), and it governed from 998 to 1030. By the time of his death, his realm had developed into a sizable military empire that spanned from northwest...

    Last updated on May 28th, 2024 02:49 pm
  • Chalukya Dynasty, History, Founder, Rulers, Administrations, Art & Religion

    Chalukya Dynasty Smaller kingdoms gave way to vast empires as a result of the emergence of the Chalukya Dynasty in South India. In the western Deccan, the Chalukyas of Badami were the Vakatakas' heirs. They built Vatapi, or present-day Badami,...

    Last updated on May 28th, 2024 02:45 pm
  • Pallava Dynasty, History, Founder, Rulers, Art and Religion

    Pallava Dynasty Pallava Dynasty was situated on the territory of South India. The rule of the Pallavas Dynasty lasted from 275 to 897 CE. They added significantly to the areas of religion, philosophy, art, coins, and architecture and were the...

    Last updated on May 27th, 2024 11:59 pm
  • Decline of Harappan Civilization, Causes, Associated Theories

    Decline of Harappan Civilization From 3300 to 1300 BCE, the Harappan Civilization—also called the Indus River Valley Civilization—ran across what is now northeast Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northwest India. There is debate among scholars regarding the factors that led to the...

    Last updated on May 26th, 2024 02:32 pm
  • Chalcolithic Age, History, Feature, Culture, Art and Limitations

    Chalcolithic Age The Chalcolithic Period, also known as the Copper Age, Eneolithic, or Aeneolithic, is a historical era that is now included in the Neolithic time. Around the time of the Chalcolithic period, people started using metal and stone weapons....

    Last updated on May 28th, 2024 03:59 pm
  • Jainism History, Founder, Teachings, Sects, Doctrine, Symbol

    Jainism Lord Mahavira's promotion of Jainism in the sixth century B.C. helped the faith gain popularity. The term "Jain" comes from the word "Conqueror," jina or jaina. There were 24 Tirthankaras (masters), and Rishabhanath or Rishabhadev was the first Tirthankara....

    Last updated on May 28th, 2024 04:27 pm
  • Buddhism History, Origin, Sect, Councils, Teachings of Buddha

    Buddhism Buddha or Buddhism, the four noble truths, the eight-fold path to enlightenment, and the middle path of life are all part of the Buddha's teachings. 'Buddha' is a word that refers to 'the enlightened one. The well-established and followed...

    Last updated on May 28th, 2024 12:09 am
  • Harshavardhana Dynasty, History, Administration, Pushyabhuti Dynasty Reign

    Harshavardhana Dynasty Harshavardhana governed Northern India from 606 to 647 CE. In the seventh century AD, one of the most significant Indian kings was Harshavardhana, a member of the Vardhana family. He created a vast kingdom that covered all of...

    Last updated on May 28th, 2024 02:52 pm