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
Brief Note on Hindu Shaivism (Saivism)
Shaivism and Shaivas Shaivism or Saivism in Hindu Religion is associsted with Lord Shiva. The followers of Hindu Shaivism is referred to as Shaivas or Saivas. Lord Shiva is the supreme god and is prevalent widely through out India. Hindu Saivism in
Comparative Study of Buddhism and Jainism
Buddhism and Jainism (Comparison) Buddhism and Jainism are the two great religion that emerged from India. Both these religion were supporter of the “Theory of Non-violence and equality”. However, there religions developed different outlooks as regards the fundamental problems. Differences There are
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
The Rise of Buddhism
Posted in History of Ancient India, History of India, Religion in India by Ajay Goel On July 19, 2013
The Rise of Buddhism The Rise of Buddhism has its origin to the desire of the common men to realize easily the essence of religion free from abstract philosophical contents grew strong. In the closing years of the Vedic age, a great revolution
Vedic Religion | Vedic Age Religion | Ancient Indian Religion
Posted in Blog, History of Ancient India, History of India, Religion in India by Ajay Goel On July 19, 2013
The Vedic religion of Rig Vedic Age in Ancient India revealed a close affinity between the human being and the nature surrounding him. In this article, we will cover both The Pre-Vedic Religion in Ancient India and The Vedic Religion in Ancient India.