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
Shams-ud-din Iltutmish | History of Iltutmish
Posted in History of Medieval India by Ajay Goel On June 19, 2013
Shams-ud-din Iltutmish was one of the most powerful Sultan of Slave Dynasty. Shams-ud-din Iltutmish ascended the throne of Delhi Sultanate at Delhi in 1211 AD. Though he was born in the family of a noble Ilbani Turk of Central Asia he was
Jalaluddin Muhammad – The Son and Successor of Raja Ganesha
Posted in History of Bengal by Ajay Goel On June 19, 2013
In 1418 Jadu, son of Raja Ganesha, ascended the throne of Bengal in his Muslim name - Jalaluddin Muhammad . He ruled for a long period, from 1418 to 1433 A.D. During the time of Jalaluddin Muhammad the whole of Bengal including
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
Maurya Caste System
Caste System prevailed among the Maurya Community. The Greek writers like Megasthenes and Diodorus also told us about Maurya caste system. Indian Community had the traditional fourfold heredities caste system, but the Greeks told about seven castes which has made the scholars
Deccan Policy of Khilji
Posted in History of Medieval India by Ajay Goel On June 5, 2013
The Deccan Policy of Alauddin Khilji was primarily based on economic motives. After his massive success in the North, Alauddin Khilji now turned his mighty hands to conquer the states lay in South and South-West India. The Deccan Policies, campaigns and its