Indian History Notes

The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, or Lord Vishnu in Puri, Odisha. There has been a debate going around the entry of foreigners into the temple for decades which keeps surfacing in the news now and then. Read here to know more about the history of Puri … [Read more...] about Jagannath Temple: History and Architechture

The expansion of British influence into new territories and new issues, demands, experiences, and ideas led to changes in the administrative structure. What was the administrative organization during British rule? What were the major classifications? What were the main acts related to these … [Read more...] about Administrative Organization During British Rule

What is a harvest festival? What are the significances of these festivals? Different types of harvest festivals in India? Read further to know more India is popularly known as the "Land of Festivals," and it is a colourful country where people celebrate with vigour and joy. The first crop yield … [Read more...] about Harvest Festivals in India: All you need to know

Thiruvalluvar is one of Tamil culture's most notable literary figures. Thirukkural, the most significant work of Tamil literature, is his creation. He lived during the Sangam era of Tamil classical culture. He is renowned as a poet, philosopher, and wise man. Read here to know more about his life … [Read more...] about Thiruvalluvar-The great Sangam Poet

Learn about modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present. Read to know more about the significant events, personalities and issues in modern India. Modern Indian history refers to the period of Indian history beginning in the middle of the 18th century, … [Read more...] about Modern Indian History: From about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present – significant events, personalities, and issues

To honor the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of India's most important spiritual figures and intellectuals, National Youth Day, also known as Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, is observed throughout India on January 12. Read here to learn more about the life of Swami Vivekananda. Swami … [Read more...] about Swami Vivekananda

Do you wish to learn about the post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country? Read to know more.  Before independence, India was divided into Princely States, Territories of British India, and colonial territories of Portugal and France. The government of India Act, of … [Read more...] about Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the Country

In almost every painting there is a hidden story, right? We have paintings from ancient times. Do you know why and how they painted? And what are the different stages of paintings? Thus this article deal with all the aspects of paintings. Indian Paintings have a very long tradition and history in … [Read more...] about Indian Paintings: Everything You Need To Know

A world war is a conflict involving several of the most powerful and populous nations in the world. World wars involve numerous nations on several continents, and battles are fought in various geographic locations. To know more about world wars, read further. The two wars that took place in the … [Read more...] about World Wars