Category: History
India has a history going back thousands of years and a prehistory going back hundreds of thousands of years. almost five thousand years ago, the inhabitants of the Indus Valley Civilisation had developed an urban culture. In the long march of centuries, India has witnessed the rise and fall of several empires and conquerors. There have been various dynasties fighting battles among themselves and against foreign invaders
Spy System of Mauryan Empire
The spy system was an integral part of the Administration of Mauryan Empire. The goals of the secret service was to test the integrity of government officials, spy on cartels and population for conspiracy, to monitor hostile kingdoms, to destabilize...
Top 10 Famous Epics Of Ancient India
The earliest works of literature of India were epics, long poems, travelogues, plays, and collection of stories for children which were written in verse. A large number of great Indian epics were created during the first millennium BC. The two...
13 Ancient Indian Sages Whose Contributions Were Far Ahead Of Their Times
In ancient times, India was one of the most advanced nations in the world. India has made many valuable contributions to the world. Centuries ago Indian sages had the kind of knowledge which many modern scientists lacks. Many Indian sages...
Lachit Borphukan – The Unsung Hero who Stopped Mughals From Conquering Northeast India
Assam was the only State in India which defeated successive attempts at invasion by the Delhi Sultans and the Mughal Emperors. The state survived 17 invasions.
Varahamihira – Indian Sage who Predicted Water Discovery on Mars 1500 Years Ago
Even thousands of years before, India had become famous and reached its pinnacle in astrological and astronomical sciences. Ancient Astrological works had been translated into many foreign languages. Ibn Batuta and Al Baruni were two prominent Arab travellers who had...
Brutality of ISIS is the copy of what Mughals did with Sikhs and Hindus of India
The history of Sikhism is closely associated with the history of Punjab and the socio-political situation in medieval India. Sikhs distinction was further enhanced by the establishment of the Khalsa, by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Sikhism was created by...
Caste System originated during Gupta dynasty: Study
When did caste become the dominant norm for ethnic communities of a region? 70 generations ago, or nearly 1,500 years ago.
Universities of Ancient India
Most Indians today are well aware of the two famous ancient universities of India which also are one of the oldest universities in the world – Takshashila University (Taxila) and Nalanda. But are these the only knowledge centers that existed in...
British enlisted Indian children as young as 10 during World War-I
Britain’s World War-I army included Indian children as young as 10-years-old fighting against the Germans on the western front, according to a new book on the role of Indian soldiers in the Great War. The youngsters were shipped over to...
These temples in Pakistan are now madrasas
We stood at the entrance of the temple, not sure if we would be allowed to go inside. It was a double-storey structure with a small round balcony. The door was made of wood with intricate patterns on it, while...