The question of origin of Aryans has been not only a fascinating story but also a matter of controversy. The Aryan migration theory says that the groups of...
Decline set in around 1900 BC and after 1700 BC, little remained in Harappan civilization. However, it did not come to an abrupt end within particular decade or...
Most knowledge about the life at Indus Valley comes from the remains of the cities of Harappa and Mohen-Jo Daro. Important aspects of social, economic and religious life...
The transition from the Palaeolithic period to Mesolithic period is marked by transition from Pleistocene period to Holocene and favourable changes in the climate. The climate became warmer...
Prehistoric period belongs to the time before the emergence of writing. It is believed that man learnt writing only about 5000-8000 years ago during the Neolithic period. The...
What is the difference between Prehistoric and Historic periods? Prehistoric period belongs to the time before the emergence of writing, while historic period is the period after this....
The Mesolithic Age was a transitional period between the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. It lasted roughly from 15,000 to 8,000 years ago, though the exact timeframe varied by...
1. What was ” Bhottavisti” in Ancient Times? Ans. Bhottavisiti was a special kind of forced labor imposed on peasants from the laborers of Tibet. 2. Who was...
1. The kingdom of Magadha roughly correspond to the modern districts of Patna and Gaya in Bihar plus some parts of Bengal.2. Magadha Empire was established by Vrihadratha....
1. Who is a Tirthankar or Jina in Jainism? Answer: In Jainism, a Tirthankar or Jina is an enlightened soul who has attained omniscience and freedom from the...
Mudras, the symbolic hand gestures associated with the Buddha, form an integral part of Buddhist art, ritual, and spiritual practice. Derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “seal” or...
