The Mauryan Dynasty is regarded as the first and one of the greatest empires in India. It is called an empire because it annexed and brought several smaller states under its control. Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Dynasty in the 4th century BC after overthrowing the Nandas from Magadha. His son Bindusara further extended the […]
The southern part of the Indian peninsula is mainly inhabited by the Dravidians. Three powerful kingdoms ruled South India in the ancient period. They were the Cheras, the Pandyas and the Cholas. Chola Empire emerged as the most powerful of all. The Chera kingdom was one of the earliest kingdoms in South India. They were
The southern part of the Indian peninsula is mainly inhabited by the Dravidians. Three powerful kingdoms ruled South India in the ancient period. They were the Cheras, the Pandyas and the Cholas. Chola Dynasty emerged as the most powerful of all. The Chera kingdom was one of the earliest kingdoms in South India. They were
The spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence led to the development of two liberal religious reform movements in India—the Sufi and Bhakti movements in India. Sufi and Bhakti Movements Sufi Movement Sufism was a Muslim movement whose followers seek to find divine truth and love through direct encounters with God. The Sufi saints were
The Industrial Revolution brought tremendous changes in human thinking, the living conditions of people, and the world economy. Two significant effects of the Industrial Revolution were the rise of Capitalism and Socialism. Following are the main differences between Capitalism and Socialism? Differences between Capitalism and Socialism #Definition What is Capitalism? The Industrial Revolution gave rise
The Industrial Revolution brought tremendous changes in human thinking, the living conditions of people, and the world economy. Two significant effects of the Industrial Revolution were the rise of Capitalism and Socialism. After going through this post, you will be able to understand what is the difference between Capitalism and Socialism? What is the difference
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The Industrial Revolution brought tremendous changes in human thinking, the living conditions of people and the world economy. Two significant effects of the Industrial Revolution were the rise of Capitalism and Socialism. Capitalism and Socialism Capitalism The Industrial Revolution gave rise to the theory of capitalism. Money is required for purchasing land, labour and machinery
India in the sixth century BC saw the emergence of thinkers such as Zoroaster in Persia, Confucius in China and Mahavira and Gautam Buddha in India. Rise of Jainism and Buddhism Factors which led to the rise of Jainism and Buddhism: Reaction against Ritualism Rituals had become an important part of religious ceremonies and festivals.
Ashoka’s Edicts form the most important source of Mauryan history. They are the oldest, best-preserved, and precisely dated records of India.
An edict is a decree issued by a Sovereign. The edicts of Ashoka form the most important source of Mauryan history. These edicts are inscribed on rocks
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