Indian History Notes

Mother Teresa or Saint Teresa of Calcutta was an Albanian-Indian, Roman Catholic missionary who worked in Bengal for the majority of her life. Her mission was to help the suffering of humanity. Read here to know more about the life of Saint Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha … [Read more...] about Mother Teresa

It is important to know about the fight of Sree Narayana Guru against the caste system for social equality in the caste-ridden Kerala society of the 19th and 20th centuries. Read this Article to know more about Guru and his message to the world. In 1888, back in a day when only Brahmins were … [Read more...] about Sree Narayana Guru

The Adi Shankaracharya story is a remarkable saga of travel and adventure, philosophical inquiry, and conflicts in faith. Know more about him. Adi Shankaracharya is most known for his systematic reviews and commentaries on ancient Indian texts. What are his philosophies and contributions? All … [Read more...] about Adi Shankaracharya: Prominent Bhakti Saint

Guru Nanak Dev is one of the most revered Guru because of his noble teachings. This article takes you through the biography, teachings of Guru Nanak Dev. Do you know that Sikhism is based on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev? He is not just a spiritual master, but also a philosopher, poet, … [Read more...] about Guru Nanak Dev: First Guru of Sikhism

Indian theatre has existed for almost 5000 years. Sanskrit theatre, which first appeared sometime in the second century BC, was the earliest type of Indian theatre. Read more to find a one-stop solution for theatre forms in India. Classical Sanskrit Theatre The Sanskrit word "nataka" derives from … [Read more...] about Indian Theatre Forms

Are you curious to find out more about the significant but unsung women freedom fighters who influenced the Indian National Movement? To learn more, keep reading. A topic for the UPSC Mains 2021 Essay exam was "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." The topic's main draw was women's … [Read more...] about Women Freedom Fighters: The Unsung Heroines

Mahatma Gandhi in India is considered the Father of the Nation. Gandhiji's life was his lesson. Read to know more about Gandhian philosophies. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi was a unique personality. What made him special? What were his views? What is the … [Read more...] about Gandhian Philosophy

We love to hear music right? Some of us are singers too. Do you wish to know more about music and its classification? Read more about this topic. Do you know the difference between Carnatic and Hindustani music? Are there any similarities between them? First, let's discuss the origin of … [Read more...] about Carnatic And Hindustani Music: Differences and Similarities

During the 72 hours of unrestrained bloodshed, vultures dined on the thousands of corpses that were left unclaimed on the streets of Calcutta. The "Great Calcutta Killings" provided conclusive evidence that India would eventually have to be divided. Read further to know more about Direct Action … [Read more...] about Direct Action Day: The Great Calcutta Killings

The Deccan Sultanates were five states that became independent after the break up of the Bahmani Sultanate. Read here to know more about them. The Bahmani Sultanate started declining in the 1500s and fully declined after 1518 when Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire defeated the last … [Read more...] about The Deccan Sultanates