Philosophy of Buddhism
Posted in History of Ancient India, History of India, Religion in India by Vinay Pandey On August 5, 2013
The Buddhism Philosophy There are good reasons to believe that Buddhism to begin with, was a body of moral principles rather than a metaphysical system. But in course of time philosophical background became necessary for its survival and propagation. Buddhism borrowed some
Sakya Clan | Sakya Buddhism | Sakyas
Posted in History of Ancient India by Vinay Pandey On August 5, 2013
Sakya Clan : The clan in which Buddha was born The Buddhist records give some details of the Sakya clan. Gautama Buddha was born in the Sakya clan and for that reason the Sakyas were held in great esteem by the Buddhistic
Town Planning System of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization)
Posted in History of Ancient India by Vinay Pandey On August 1, 2013
Town Planning System The Town Planning System of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) was city based. The excellent drainage and sanitation systems are remarkable. The Indus civilization flourished around cities. The ruins of the cities so far unearthed show remarkable town
Jainism Philosophy | Beliefs of Jainism
Posted in History of Ancient India, History of India, Religion in India by Vinay Pandey On August 1, 2013
Beliefs of Jainism and Jainism Philosophy The Jaina stream of thought emerged as a result of its preaching by various Teachers. Tradition ascribes the credit of preaching different aspects of Jainism to 24 Tirthankaras, among whom Mahavira was the last. The 23rd
Date (Age,Timeline) of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization)
Time Period (Date)of the Indus Civilization by fixing the date of Copper Age The date, age, time-period and timeline during which Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) flourished was the Copper Age which preceded the Iron Age. Nowhere in the sites so-far excavated
Compare and Contrast Jainism and Buddhism
Posted in History of Ancient India, History of India, Religion in India by Vinay Pandey On August 1, 2013
Jainism and Buddhism: A comparative study Buddhism and Jainism originated from the prevailing pessimism of the time and both the creeds had some common points. This has led certain scholars to suggest that Jainism was an offshoot of Buddhism. But this view
Shaivism - The Origin and Growth of Shavism
Shaivism - The Origin and Growth of Shaivism Origin of Shaivism The origin of Shaivism in India can be traced from very early times. It may be a legacy of the non-Aryan religious belief of the pre-historic period. The excavations in the
Rise of Magadha Empire (Magadha Imperialism) - Geographical, Economic and Political Factors
Posted in History of Ancient India by Vinay Pandey On August 1, 2013
The Rise of Magadha Empire The Factors that led to the rise of Magadha This rise of Magadha Imperialism is unique in Indian history. The political history of India from the earliest times till the present day is an endless story of struggle
Extent of the Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization)
Extent of the Indus Valley Civilization Formerly it was believed that the extent of Harappan civilization was confined within only the Indus Valley. The Archaeological Department of the Governments of India and Pakistan have unearthed the relics of Harappan culture at many
Chanakya’s Arthashastra
Posted in The Mauryan Empire by Ajay Goel On July 19, 2013
Arthashastra (also Arthasastra) and ancient treatise on economic, political and military administration of the state. It was written by Chanakya ( also Kautilya, Vishnu Gupta). Arthashastra is the the most authentic and important sources for shaping the history of the Mauryan Empire. There