History

The Jatakas tales written in the Pali language refer to the previous birth of Lord Buddha. They also throw light .on the political, economic, and social conditions ranging

Stupa at Sanchi and Shravan BelgolaStupa at Sanchi is one of the important places of Buddhist pilgrimage. Shravan Belgola is a city located in the Indian state of Karnataka

The Gandhara school of Art Gandhara along with Punjab became one of the most significant schools of early Indian art, active from about the middle of the first century BC

Spiritual Philosophy of the Upanishads: Towards the end of the later Vedic phase, a new trend is visible. The Upanishads do not deal with…

The economic life of the Aryans in the later Vedic Age: The rearing of cattle and other domestic animals continued, but it was now less important than agriculture.

In the Later Vedic Period, the position of women declined. It was now not necessary for them to participate in yajnas…

In the Later Vedic Period, the caste system became rigid and society came to be divided into four main castes. Brahmans occupied the top position

Aryas-expansion during the later Vedic age: As the population increased, the Aryans moved along the course of the river Ganga and the Yamuna

Role of Iron in later Vedic Economy: In the Later Vedic Period, cultivation became the primary occupation of the people and iron plowshares began to be used.

Importance of the Brahmins (priestly class) in the later Vedic society: Religion laced with sacrifices and rituals strengthened the position of the Brahmins, and they came to be regarded as possessing divine powers.