Indian History Notes

The medieval period saw the rise and dominance of Rajput Kingdoms over central and north India. Read here to know more about them. The early medieval age, from the 7th-12th century, was the age of Rajput dominance which lasted till the Turko-Muslim conquests in the 12th century. The Origin of … [Read more...] about Medieval India: The Rajput Kingdoms

The tripartite struggle between Rashtrakutas, Palas, and Gurjara Pratiharas marks the beginning of the medieval era. We have learned about the Rashtakuats in the last article. Read here to know about the Palas and Gurjara Pratiharas. After the death of Sashanka, the king of Gaur and … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Palas and Gurjara Pratiharas

The beginning of the medieval era in India is marked by the rise of Rashtrakutas in the Deccan region. Read here to know the important events that marked the beginning of the medieval period. At the end of the ancient era, the Indian landscape is dotted with numerous small kingdoms. To the … [Read more...] about Medieval India: The Rashtrakutas

Raja Ram Mohan Roy was a great social reformer, a thinker, an educator, a journalist, and a visionary. 2022 marks his 250th birth anniversary. Read here to know more about his life. Raja Ram Mohan Roy was remembered as the father of the modern Indian renaissance as he was one of the first … [Read more...] about Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a social reformer during the Indian Independence movement. Read here to know more about his life This year marks the 154th birth anniversary of Gopal Krishna Gokhale. Gopal Krishna Gokhale was an Indian 'moderate' political leader who protested against the British … [Read more...] about Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Nation pays homage to Baba Saheb Dr. B. R Ambedkar on his 132nd Birth Anniversary. Read here to know more about his life. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956), popularly known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer who Chaired the … [Read more...] about Dr. B.R Ambedkar: The conscience keeper of modern India

Bhagat Singh was a charismatic revolutionary freedom fighter who was known for his courage. Read here to know more about his short but significant life. Bhagat Singh was a revolutionary leader who was executed by the British at the age of 23 for his activities in Indian freedom movement. Early … [Read more...] about Bhagat Singh: The Young Revolutionary

Birsa Munda was one of the earliest tribal reformers whose actions contributed to the freedom struggle as well. Read here to know more about his life. Birsa Munda was a tribal reformer, religious leader, and freedom fighter belonging to the Munda tribe. He amassed a large religious and … [Read more...] about Birsa Munda: The Tribal Freedom Fighter

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj established the strong Maratha kingdom. Read here to know all about his valiant life. Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India. He is considered to be one of the greatest warriors of his time. With his determination and great … [Read more...] about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Read to know more about the history and new phases of the temple. On 13th December 2021, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi. It will connect the ancient temple to the ghats of … [Read more...] about Kashi Vishwanath Temple