Sena Dynasty | Sena Empire | Senas of Bengal
Posted in History of Ancient India, History of Bengal, History of India by Ajay Goel On July 7, 2013
The Sena Dynasty The Sena Dynasty of Bengal belonged to the Brahmana-Kshatriya clan of Karnata in South India. After the palas, Senas became the ruler of Bengal. The remote ancestor of the Sena Dynasty was one Virsena whose name we have found
Literary Sources of Ancient Indian History
The ancient literature and the religious books are important sources of information for the reconstruction of ancient Indian history. Their classification is simple – religious and secular literature, historical literature and foreign accounts. Religious Literary Sources of Ancient Indian History Religious literature
Importance of Ancient Coins of South India
Posted in History of Ancient India by Ajay Goel On July 3, 2013
Coins discovered in South India are largest in number. There numerous coin-vessels have been discovered also. Most of the vessels are full of Roman coins. These ancient coins play an important role in the reconstruction of ancient South Indian history. It acts as
Rise of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom)
Posted in Gupta Empire by Ajay Goel On June 30, 2013
In the beginning of the 4th century A.D., the Rise of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom) started a new era in the history of India. Various local powers who broke away from the Kushana authority formed independent kingdoms, some of whom where monarchies, while
Decline and Downfall of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom)
“Empire, like human beings, has birth, rise and death.” The forces that worked towards the decline and downfall of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom) are - the dissension in the ruling family, provincial rebellion, revolt for local independence, foreign invasions and economic reasons.
Sasanka – The Ancient King of Bengal
Sasanka, the Ancient King of Bengal was a significant ruler of the history of Bengal. During his ruler ship Bengal played a significant role in the North Indian politics. King Sasanka liberated Gauda from the later Guptas sometimes in 606 A.D. and
How was the life of Women in Ancient India ?
Posted in History of Ancient India by Ajay Goel On June 26, 2013
The life and status of Women in Ancient India was quite high. The system of Purdha was probably there. The terms abarodh, antapura shows that the women of higher classes were kept in privacy. Even during the time of hunting the king was
Satavahana Dynasty (Satavahana Empire)
Posted in History of Ancient India by Ajay Goel On June 25, 2013
Introduction The Satavahana dynasty played the most significant role in Indian history in the period between the fall of the Mauryas and the rise of Gupta Empire. With Asoka’s death his descendants lost control over parts of South India. Naturally the local chiefs seized the
King Kanishka – The King of Kushan Empire
Posted in Kushan Empire by Ajay Goel On June 18, 2013
King Kanishka – A Brave Warrior and a Builder of Kushan Empire In the history of India, King Kanishka I was a brave warrior and is regarded as the greatest Kushan King. Kushan King Kanishka was a great conqueror and a patron
Essay on Harappa Civilization (Indus Valley Civilization)
Posted in History of Ancient India by Ajay Goel On June 16, 2013
Essay on Harappa Civilization Archaeological Discovery of Harappa Archaeological investigations had been conducted in the third decade of the present century at Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa situated in the Montgomery district of the Punjab, and the Larkana, situated in Sind. Indus Civilisation The