What is rock-cut architecture? Which is the oldest rock-cut cave? How they evolved? Learn more about this topic. Various architectural styles and aesthetics exist in the world, but rock-cut architecture may be the oldest. The majority of the rock-cut structures were linked to various religions … [Read more...] about Rock Cut Architecture: Evolution and Contributions
Indian History Notes
Indian Puppetry
Indian puppetry is a centuries-old art of amusement. How did it originate? What are the different classifications of Indian Puppetry? Read further to know more. Puppetry is a form of visual animation. Due to the engaging nature of the experience and the low production and animation costs, it is a … [Read more...] about Indian Puppetry
Foreign Travellers in Ancient and Medieval India
Many travellers from Greece, the Arab world, Western Asia, and China visited India during the ancient and medieval periods. What were their main motives? What did they write about? Read the article to know more about the foreign travellers who visited India during the ancient and medieval … [Read more...] about Foreign Travellers in Ancient and Medieval India
Ancient Indian Literature
The apex of Indian culture has been ancient literature, which demonstrates the masters' wide range of aptitude and expertise. Do you know the history of ancient literature? What are the main topics discussed by them? What is their classification? What is the importance of Ancient literary works? … [Read more...] about Ancient Indian Literature
Anglo-Maratha Wars
The Maratha Empire and the British East India Company engaged in three territorial conflicts in India known as the Anglo-Maratha Wars. What were the reasons for the Three Anglo-Maratha wars? What were their outcomes? What were the reasons for the defeat of the Marathas? Read the article to know more … [Read more...] about Anglo-Maratha Wars
Anglo-Sikh Wars
In the early nineteenth century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh expanded and solidified the Sikh state of Punjab as British-controlled territories were inadvertently brought closer to Punjab's borders through conquest or annexation. Who was Maharaja Ranjit Singh? What was the reason for the Anglo-Sikh wars? … [Read more...] about Anglo-Sikh Wars
Basavanna: Renowned Social Reformer
Who is Basavanna? What are his contributions? Read further to know more On May 3, 2022, the nation celebrated the birth anniversary of Basavanna or Basaveshwara. He is also known as Bhakti Bhandari (literally, the treasurer of devotion). About Basavanna Basavanna, also known as Basaveshwara, … [Read more...] about Basavanna: Renowned Social Reformer
Persian Literature
Persian literature is one of the earliest literature in the world. It goes back more than 2.5 millennia. How does Persian literature flourishes in India's past? Read here to know more details. Its origins can be traced back to Greater Iran, which includes the modern-day nations of Iran, Iraq, … [Read more...] about Persian Literature
Tebhaga Movement
It was the most intense peasant revolution in Indian history. On the eve of Bengal's division and India's independence, there was a violent peasant rebellion. Literally, Tebhaga means "three shares of the crop." The Tebhaga movement was the movement of sharecroppers (tenants). Two-thirds of … [Read more...] about Tebhaga Movement
Vijayanagara Art and Architecture
How were the Art and Architecture of Vijayanagara special? What were their distinct characteristics? Read the article to know more about Vijayanagara Art and Architecture. The Vijayanagara emperors presided as Lord Virupaksha's representatives. They used the immense riches and resources they had … [Read more...] about Vijayanagara Art and Architecture
