Well, we have covered the main points from NCERT text for Standard 6 History in our last 5 posts. All the 5 parts dealt with 'Ancient India'. From today, we shall see part-by-part the main points from Standard 7 NCERT History text. The objective of the next set of articles would be to present … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Tripartite Struggle and Cholas (NCERT)
Ancient India: Gupta and Post-Gupta (NCERT)
This article on ancient India covers Gupta and post-Gupta rulers. The compilation based on NCERT texts will also help you learn the cultural history of India. The reference material for this post is NCERT History text for Class 6 (Our past -1). Read here to learn more. NCERT History Text: … [Read more...] about Ancient India: Gupta and Post-Gupta (NCERT)
Ancient India: Maurya and Post-Maurya Rulers (NCERT)
The Mauryan Empire, which existed from approximately 322 BCE to 185 BCE, was one of the first major centralized empires in ancient India. The Mauryan Empire's influence extended over a large part of the Indian subcontinent and played a significant role in shaping the political, administrative, and … [Read more...] about Ancient India: Maurya and Post-Maurya Rulers (NCERT)
Ancient India: Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism (NCERT)
NCERT texts are a must-read for every UPSC aspirant and are available for free download from ncert.nic.in website. Almost every UPSC topper has repeated the importance of reading NCERT school texts. These are texts which help to build the fundamentals. In this article, we will be dealing with the … [Read more...] about Ancient India: Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism (NCERT)
Ancient India: Early Cities and Republics (NCERT)
NCERT texts are a must read for every UPSC aspirant and are available for free download from ncert.nic.in website. Almost every UPSC topper has repeated the importance of reading NCERT school texts. These are texts which help to build the fundamentals. In this article, we will be dealing with the … [Read more...] about Ancient India: Early Cities and Republics (NCERT)
Ancient India: Customs and Practices (NCERT)
What do you know about ancient India? Who were the earliest people who lived in India? What were their customs and practices? Read to know more. The earliest people who lived in India were hunters and gatherers. Hunting and gathering gave way to a settled lifestyle when people learned … [Read more...] about Ancient India: Customs and Practices (NCERT)
Hindu Temple Architecture: Pallava
The Pallava dynasty's architectural contributions left a lasting impact on South Indian temple architecture, influencing later dynasties and styles. Their unique blend of rock-cut and structural temple construction techniques, intricate sculptures, and emphasis on detailed ornamentation remain … [Read more...] about Hindu Temple Architecture: Pallava
Hindu Temple Architecture : Hoysala
Hoysala art and architecture are celebrated for their aesthetic beauty, intricate detailing, and the exceptional skill of the artisans who created them. The temples constructed during the Hoysala period continue to be marvels of Indian architecture and are important cultural and historical landmarks … [Read more...] about Hindu Temple Architecture : Hoysala
Hindu Temple Architecture : Chalukyas
The Chalukya dynasty was an ancient Indian dynasty that played a significant role in the history of South India. It was known for its contributions to art, culture, and architecture, as well as its political influence in different periods. In the last article, we have seen the broad outline of … [Read more...] about Hindu Temple Architecture : Chalukyas
Hindu Temple Architecture: Cholas
UPSC questions related to the topic 'culture' are not so easy to prepare. The main reason is the lack of quality study materials which explain the same in simple language. Architecture is an important area of the culture topic. In this article, we shall see the details of the Chola Temple … [Read more...] about Hindu Temple Architecture: Cholas
