India is known for its rich cultural legacy. Performing arts like classical dances are integral parts of Indian culture. This is a mega-post which cover the details of all classical dances in India. Origin of classical dances Most of the classical dance forms originated in temples. Worshipping was … [Read more...] about Classical Dances of India: Everything you need to know about
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Medieval India: 18th Century Political Formations (NCERT)
During the first half of the eighteenth century, the boundaries of the Mughal Empire were reshaped by the emergence of a number of independent kingdoms. In this post, we will read about the emergence of new political groups in the subcontinent during the first half of the eighteenth century – … [Read more...] about Medieval India: 18th Century Political Formations (NCERT)
Medieval India: Regional Cultures (NCERT)
Medieval India (roughly from the 6th to the 18th century) witnessed the coexistence and interactions of various regional cultures, each with its unique characteristics, traditions, and historical developments. Read here to learn more. During this period, different dynasties and empires ruled … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Regional Cultures (NCERT)
Medieval India: Bhaktism, Sufism and Sikhism (NCERT)
During medieval India, Bhaktism, Sufism, and Sikhism emerged as influential religious and cultural movements. Each had distinct philosophies but shared common elements such as a focus on spirituality, rejection of rigid rituals, and a call for unity and love. Read here to learn more. We have … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Bhaktism, Sufism and Sikhism (NCERT)
Medieval India: Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities (NCERT)
In this article on Medieval India, we plan to cover the topic ‘Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities’. One of the major reference materials for this post is the NCERT History text for Class 7 (Our past -1). The main points from the chapters are compiled below. These points might come quite handy … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities (NCERT)
How to study Indian culture for UPSC Civil Services Exam?
Indian culture and heritage is a hot topic for UPSC Civil Services Prelims as well as Mains. Once you get a basic idea regarding what to study and what not to study in Indian culture, this topic would be very easy. In this post, we not only provide guidance regarding priority areas of Indian culture … [Read more...] about How to study Indian culture for UPSC Civil Services Exam?
Medieval India: Towns, Traders and Craftpersons (NCERT)
In this article on Medieval India, we plan to cover the topic ‘Towns, Traders and Craftpersons in the medieval India’. We have noticed more and more questions being asked in Prelims from this topic, hence the write-up on the same. One of the major reference material for this post is NCERT History … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Towns, Traders and Craftpersons (NCERT)
Officers of the Mughal Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
In India, the Mughal Empire was one of the greatest empires ever. The Mughal Empire ruled hundreds of millions of people. India became united under one rule, and had very prosperous cultural and political years during the Mughal rule. Departments under the Mughal … [Read more...] about Officers of the Mughal Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
Officers of the Delhi Sultanate: Easy to Learn Compilation
Delhi Sultanate were the Persian-speaking dynasties of Turkic and Afghan origin, which were controlling India from 1210 to 1526. Many of these dynasties ruled from Delhi. This includes the Slave dynasty (1206-90), the Khilji dynasty (1290-1320), the Tughlaq dynasty (1320-1413), the Sayyid dynasty … [Read more...] about Officers of the Delhi Sultanate: Easy to Learn Compilation
Officers of the Gupta Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
In Gupta empire (320 AD to 550 AD), there was a hierarchy of administrative divisions from top to bottom. The empire was divided into 26 provinces. Provinces were also divided into Vishayas and put under the control of the Vishayapatis. Officers of the Gupta Empire A Vishayapati administered the … [Read more...] about Officers of the Gupta Empire: Easy to Learn Compilation
