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Chapter 5: Kingdoms, Kings, and An Early Republic

The Rituals of Kingship and the Rise of Kingdoms The path to kingship in ancient times was intertwined with elaborate rituals and the display of power. Around 3000...

January 27, 2017

Chapter 6: New Questions and Ideas

An Epoch of Intellectual Awakening Approximately 2500 years ago, during a period of significant socio-political changes marked by the emergence of powerful mahajanapadas and the development of new...

January 27, 2017

Chapter 7: From a Kingdom to an Empire

The Rise of the Mauryan Dynasty The transition from kingdoms to empires in ancient India is exemplified by the Mauryan Empire, founded by Chandragupta Maurya. His rise to...

January 27, 2017

Chapter 8: Villages, Towns, and Trade

Introduction to Iron and Agriculture Iron significantly changed the subcontinent around 3000 years ago, with its usage expanding around 2500 years ago. Iron tools such as axes and...

January 27, 2017

Chapter 9: New Empires and Kingdoms

Following the downfall of the Mauryas, the Gupta dynasty emerged, marking the Gupta Age. After the Gupta dynasty’s decline, numerous small kingdoms arose, including the Vardhana dynasty in...

January 27, 2017

Chapter 10: Buildings, Paintings, and Books

Around 1500 years ago, India witnessed significant developments in writing and painting. This period saw the construction of magnificent temples, the creation of detailed manuscripts, and the flourishing...

January 27, 2017

Fibre to Fabric (Class VI- Chemistry)

Fibres and fabrics are fundamental components of the textile industry, serving as the building blocks of countless products we use daily. Fibres are materials available in the form...

January 27, 2017

Changes Around Us (Class VI- Chemistry)

Change is a constant in our lives, occurring all around us every day. From the rising and setting of the sun and moon to the changing of seasons...

January 27, 2017

RBI prohibits investments in non-cooperative countries and territories

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has prohibited Indian entities from making direct investments in any entity located in Non-Cooperative Countries and Territories (NCCT) as identified by Financial...

January 27, 2017

Genetically Modified mosquito trials launched to control dengue, chikungunya and zika

Outdoor caged trials of genetically modified mosquitoes waere launched in Dawalwadi, Badnapur in Jalna district of Maharashtra to demonstrate the efficiency this technique to suppress wild female mosquito...

January 27, 2017

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