Estimate of Kanishka Kanishka happens to be one of the few kings in history who came in as a conqueror and won an empire but was conquered by the religion, language and culture of the country of his conquest. He was an intrepid warrior, a mighty conqueror but what was more he was equally great as … [Read more...]

Downfall of Kushana Empire The Kushana Empire went the way of all other empires in history and fell victim to decay and fall, the inexorable law of Nature. Kanishka’s rule saw the Kushana Empire reach its meridian but it did not take too long to reach its final setting. Huvishka was the last … [Read more...]

RamaGupta was the king of Gupta Empire. He was the successor of Samudragupta. From literary evidence such as Visakadatta’s DeviChandraguptam and other literary works, as well as inscription of later period we come across a romantic episode which is of much interest but of little credibility. From … [Read more...]

Ancient Nalanda University Nalanda was the seat of learning and culture during the reign of Harshavardhana and continued to be so long after Harsha. I-tsing who visited India after Hiuen Tsang compared Nalanda with the best of the Chinese Universities. The Nalanda monastery was founded by one of … [Read more...]

King Gopala The establishment of the Pala rule in Bengal during the middle of the eighth century A.D. was landmark in the history of Bengal. From that time it is possible to write the complete history of Bengal on the basis of historical materials. By electing Gopala to the throne of Bengal the … [Read more...]

Rajaraja Chola Rajaraja was the greatest king of the Chola dynasty. With him began the history of peace and prosperity of the Chola kingdom. During his long reign Rajaraja conquered many territories and made himself the unquestioned master of the Deccan. He defeated the Chera and Pandya kingdoms … [Read more...]

Rajendra Chola the Great Rajendra Chola I (also Rajendra Chola the Great, Rajendra Chola Deva) was the most important King of Chola Empire. Rajaraja was succeeded by his son Rajendra Chola Deva. As a prince, Rajendra Chola assisted his father in administration of the country and on accession to … [Read more...]

The process of empire building started Magadha under the Harsanka dynasty. This work was started by Bimbisara (545-494 B.C.). His symbol (surname) was ‘Srenik'. He established matrimonial relationship with Koshala, Baisali, Videha and Madra and thereby gained strength and prosperity. He got Kashi … [Read more...]

The history of ancient India becomes clearer since the times of Mahavira and Buddha, that is, in the 6th century B.C. North India or the Aryavarta, yet to be consolidated under a paramount power, had sixteen states or Mahajanapadas, as mentioned in the Buddhist Jatakas, Anguttara Nikaya, the Jain … [Read more...]