The Mauryan Empire, which existed from approximately 322 BCE to 185 BCE, was one of the first major centralized empires in ancient India. The Mauryan Empire's influence extended over a large part of the Indian subcontinent and played a significant role in shaping the political, administrative, and … [Read more...] about Ancient India: Maurya and Post-Maurya Rulers (NCERT)
Indian History Notes
Ancient India: Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism (NCERT)
NCERT texts are a must-read for every UPSC aspirant and are available for free download from ncert.nic.in website. Almost every UPSC topper has repeated the importance of reading NCERT school texts. These are texts which help to build the fundamentals. In this article, we will be dealing with the … [Read more...] about Ancient India: Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism (NCERT)
Ancient India: Early Cities and Republics (NCERT)
NCERT texts are a must read for every UPSC aspirant and are available for free download from ncert.nic.in website. Almost every UPSC topper has repeated the importance of reading NCERT school texts. These are texts which help to build the fundamentals. In this article, we will be dealing with the … [Read more...] about Ancient India: Early Cities and Republics (NCERT)
Ancient India: Customs and Practices (NCERT)
What do you know about ancient India? Who were the earliest people who lived in India? What were their customs and practices? Read to know more. The earliest people who lived in India were hunters and gatherers. Hunting and gathering gave way to a settled lifestyle when people learned … [Read more...] about Ancient India: Customs and Practices (NCERT)
Hindu Temple Architecture: Pallava
The Pallava dynasty's architectural contributions left a lasting impact on South Indian temple architecture, influencing later dynasties and styles. Their unique blend of rock-cut and structural temple construction techniques, intricate sculptures, and emphasis on detailed ornamentation remain … [Read more...] about Hindu Temple Architecture: Pallava
Hindu Temple Architecture : Hoysala
Hoysala art and architecture are celebrated for their aesthetic beauty, intricate detailing, and the exceptional skill of the artisans who created them. The temples constructed during the Hoysala period continue to be marvels of Indian architecture and are important cultural and historical landmarks … [Read more...] about Hindu Temple Architecture : Hoysala
Hindu Temple Architecture : Chalukyas
The Chalukya dynasty was an ancient Indian dynasty that played a significant role in the history of South India. It was known for its contributions to art, culture, and architecture, as well as its political influence in different periods. In the last article, we have seen the broad outline of … [Read more...] about Hindu Temple Architecture : Chalukyas
Hindu Temple Architecture: Cholas
UPSC questions related to the topic 'culture' are not so easy to prepare. The main reason is the lack of quality study materials which explain the same in simple language. Architecture is an important area of the culture topic. In this article, we shall see the details of the Chola Temple … [Read more...] about Hindu Temple Architecture: Cholas
Indian Philosophy: Orthodox and Heterodox Schools
Indian Philosophy or Hindu Philosophy is generally classified into 6 orthodox schools (āstika) and 3 heterodox (nāstika) schools. Difference between Astik schools and Nastik schools The basic difference between the two branches of Hindu Philosophy schools is said to be based on the recognition of … [Read more...] about Indian Philosophy: Orthodox and Heterodox Schools
Historical Background of Indian Constitution
The historical background of the Indian Constitution can be traced to many regulations and acts passed before Indian Independence. Read further to learn the evolution of the Constitution comprehensively. Before 1947, India was divided into two main entities - British India which consisted of 11 … [Read more...] about Historical Background of Indian Constitution
