In this article on Medieval India, we plan to cover the topic ‘Towns, Traders and Craftpersons in the medieval India’. We have noticed more and more questions being asked in Prelims from this topic, hence the write-up on the same. One of the major reference material for this post is NCERT History … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Towns, Traders and Craftpersons (NCERT)
10 Tips for Students to Prepare for IAS Exam while in College
For smart aspirants, college is the best place to start IAS exam preparation. With all the energy of the young age and the sharpness of the student's mind, the just-out-of-college guys have higher probabilities to clear IAS exam. But unless the preparation is focused on right guidance and … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Students to Prepare for IAS Exam while in College
Contempt of Court: Time for a relook?
Contempt of court is the offence of being disobedient to or disrespectful towards a court of law. Being disrespectful to legal authorities in the courtroom, or wilfully failing to obey a court order may attract Contempt of Court proceedings. A judge may impose sanctions such as a fine or jail for … [Read more...] about Contempt of Court: Time for a relook?
Great Depression (1929-1945) – Causes, New Deal and Effects
The Great Depression of the 1930s was a severe economic problem which affected the whole world, and United States of America (USA) in particular. This was a significant event between two world wars. Great Economic Depression started in 1929 and lasted until the 1940s. What is a … [Read more...] about Great Depression (1929-1945) – Causes, New Deal and Effects
Judicial Review vs Judicial Activism vs Judicial Overreach
Judicial Review, Judicial Activism and Judicial Overreach are terms which come often in news. In this post, we shall compare Judicial Review vs Judicial Activism vs Judicial Overreach. Judicial Review Though legislature has the power to make laws, this power is not absolute. Judicial Review is the … [Read more...] about Judicial Review vs Judicial Activism vs Judicial Overreach
Officers of the Mughal Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
In India, the Mughal Empire was one of the greatest empires ever. The Mughal Empire ruled hundreds of millions of people. India became united under one rule, and had very prosperous cultural and political years during the Mughal rule. Departments under the Mughal … [Read more...] about Officers of the Mughal Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
Officers of the Delhi Sultanate: Easy to Learn Compilation
Delhi Sultante were the Persian-speaking dynasties of Turkic and Afghan origin, which were controlling India from 1210 to 1526. Many of these dynasties ruled from Delhi. This includes the Slave dynasty (1206-90), the Khilji dynasty (1290-1320), the Tughlaq dynasty (1320-1413), the Sayyid dynasty … [Read more...] about Officers of the Delhi Sultanate: Easy to Learn Compilation
Officers of the Gupta Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
In Gupta empire (320 AD to 550 AD), there was a hierarchy of administrative divisions from top to bottom. The empire was divided into 26 provinces. Provinces were also divided into Vishayas and put under the control of the Vishayapatis. Officers of the Gupta Empire A Vishayapati administered the … [Read more...] about Officers of the Gupta Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
Officers of the Mauryan Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
The Mauryan Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya but reached its zenith under Ashoka. The Mauryan empire (322 BC - 185 BC) was the largest to have ever existed in the Indian subcontinent, spanning over 5 million square kilometres. In this post, we are compiling the names and functions of the … [Read more...] about Officers of the Mauryan Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
Officers during the Vedic Period: Easy to Learn Compilation
During early Vedic period (BC 1500-BC 1000), Aryans were organised into tribes rather than kingdoms. The chief of a tribe was called a rajan. The autonomy of the rajan was restricted by the tribal councils called sabha and samiti. The two bodies were, in part, responsible for the governance of the … [Read more...] about Officers during the Vedic Period: Easy to Learn Compilation
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