Following the death of the Gauthama Buddha, several assemblies were convened to settle doctrinal disputes and to recite Buddhist texts. These Assemblies were known as Buddhist Councils. This post will help readers to memorize the details of each Buddhist Council, much faster. Buddhism … [Read more...] about Buddhist Councils: Everything you need to know!
Indian History Notes
Important Indus Valley Sites and Archaeological Discoveries
The Indus Valley Civilization covered parts of Sind, Baluchistan, Afganistan, West Punjab, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Maharashtra. Over 1000 Indus Valley Civilization sites have been discovered. It's not easy to connect the archaeological finds … [Read more...] about Important Indus Valley Sites and Archaeological Discoveries
UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites: Names from India
World Heritage is the designation for places on Earth that are of outstanding universal value to humanity. Read to know more. Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, the Taj Mahal in India, the Grand Canyon in the USA, or the Acropolis in Greece are … [Read more...] about UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites: Names from India
Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India: Memorize Faster
List of Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India - arranged state-wise. Have you heard of Aranmula Kannadi which is a unique handicraft from Kerala OR Kanchipuram Sarees of Tamil Nadu OR Madhubani Paintings of Bihar? All these are unique products from a particular location. Such products now … [Read more...] about Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in India: Memorize Faster
Indo-Islamic Architecture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
In this article, we discuss the Indo-Islamic architecture, which is also known as Indo-Saracenic architecture. This is the last chapter (8th) of the NCERT text book 'An Introduction to Indian Art' - Part 1. This post finish our task of covering the highlights of the book in an exam-friendly … [Read more...] about Indo-Islamic Architecture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
Indian Bronze Sculpture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
In this article we discuss about the Indian Bronze Sculptures. The post deals with bronze casting technique, bronze sculptures in North and South India, and some of the important examples of bronze sculptures like Nataraja. As you rightly guessed, this article too is a part of the Indian Culture … [Read more...] about Indian Bronze Sculpture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
Temple Architecture and Sculpture – Hindu, Buddhist and Jain (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
In this mega-article, we shall discuss about the Indian temple architecture and sculpture in detail. This post is a part of the Indian Culture compilation based on the NCERT text book 'An Introduction to Indian Art' - Part 1. In the previous articles we have discussed about the Later Mural … [Read more...] about Temple Architecture and Sculpture – Hindu, Buddhist and Jain (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
Later Mural Traditions (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
In this article titled 'Later Mural Traditions', we discuss about the mural traditions developed in India after the initial mural traditions of Ajanta, Ellora, and other such sites. This article is a part of the Indian Culture series based on the NCERT text book 'An Introduction to Indian Art' - … [Read more...] about Later Mural Traditions (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
Post Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
The post Mauryan trends in Indian art and architecture marked the emergence of various regional schools of art and the fusion of indigenous styles with external influences. After the decline of the Mauryan Empire, Indian art and architecture saw significant developments and shifts in styles. Read … [Read more...] about Post Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
Arts of Mauryan Period (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
The Arts of Mauryan Period are the surviving examples that provide valuable insights into the artistic achievements and cultural values of the Mauryan Empire. While many architectural and artistic creations from the Mauryan period have been lost over time, some notable examples provide insights into … [Read more...] about Arts of Mauryan Period (Indian Culture Series – NCERT)
