Indian History Notes

Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Gautama Buddha, was a traveling monk and spiritual guide who founded Buddhism during the sixth or fifth century BCE. Read here to know the biography of Gautama Buddha. Gautama Buddha taught that life is full of suffering and unhappiness. This is caused because we … [Read more...] about Gautama Buddha: Biography

What were the important committees and commissions established during the British rule in India? What were their recommendations? Read further to know. The British established numerous committees and commissions in a variety of fields, including education, law enforcement, etc., throughout their … [Read more...] about Important Commissions and Committees During British

Indian Railways is the fourth largest national railway system in the world by size and total route length. The history of Indian railways is more than 150 years old. Read here to learn about the history, present, and future of the Indian Railways. The Indian government owns and operates Indian … [Read more...] about History of Indian Railways

What are the historical landmarks of Qutb Shahi architecture? Why is Charminar considered an example of Indo-Islamic architecture? Read further to know more. The monuments of the Qutb Shahi period represent different building typologies. Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs and Charminar, located in … [Read more...] about Qutb Shahi Architecture

Sarojini Naidu was a renowned Indian freedom fighter, political leader, and poetess. She was one the leading women figures in India’s struggle for independence. Read here to know more about her life on her 144th birth anniversary. The independent nation of India owes the feat to the many women … [Read more...] about Sarojini Naidu: The Nightingale of India

What was Ghadar party? What were its objectives? How significant was its involvement in the revolutionary phase of Indian National Movement? Read further to know in detail. The Indian national movement for independence went through several stages over time and space to buy the Nation, "freedom … [Read more...] about Ghadar Party

The numerous genres of folk music have significantly benefited from India's rich cultural variety. Read here to know the variety of folk music cultures India owns. Indian culture has long emphasised the importance of music.  In India, almost every region has its distinctive folk music that … [Read more...] about Folk Music Of India

Tribal movements in India under British rule were the most frequent, militant, and violent of all movements. What were the major causes for the movements? Read further to know more. Different tribal groups spread across the country may share common issues but the distinctions between them are … [Read more...] about Tribal Movements in India

The Jagannath Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, or Lord Vishnu in Puri, Odisha. There has been a debate going around the entry of foreigners into the temple for decades which keeps surfacing in the news now and then. Read here to know more about the history of Puri … [Read more...] about Jagannath Temple: History and Architechture