Vedangas are six auxiliary disciplines associated with the study and understanding of the Vedas. They are as follows: Shiksha (Phonetics) Its aim is the teaching of the correct pronunciation of...
Vaisesika is allied to the nyaya system of philosophy. Both systems accept the liberation of the individual self as the end goal; both view ignorance as the root...
Pallavas {literally means a branch} were a prominent power in India for more than four centuries between the 6th and 9th centuries. Origin of Pallavas There are no...
The social changes in the early medieval India were mainly the product of certain economic developments, such as land grants and large scale transfers of land revenues and...
Sanskrit literature reached its climax in the Gupta period. This era is known for equal writing of prose and poetry. Sanskrit became the Lingua franca of India. Final...
Buddhism was generally prevalent in Northern India including Kashmir, Afghanistan and Swat Valley two centuries prior to Christian era and 2 centuries after it. Jainism was prevailing but...
The salient features of Gupta economy included a flourishing trade (which was badly affected in later periods due to Huna invasions), abundant custom revenue from ports in west...
With the imperial Guptas in power, once again there was a Brahamanic notion in the Kingship whereby King’s right was divinely ordained and it was sanctified by the...
Chandragupta-II was known for his deep interest in art and culture and nine gems or Navratna adorned his court. The various fields of these 9 gems prove that...
The key differences between Harappa and Vedic Civilization are enumerated as follows: The sources of information of the Harappan civilization are mainly archaeological, while the Vedic culture is...
