Social Life: During the Rig Vedic period, both men and women were devoted to recreations of various kinds. Dancing and singing were enjoyed by both the sexes while horse races and gambling were the pastimes of the males only. This proves that there was ample time left to them for enjoying the … [Read more...]
Family Life of Aryans during the Rig Vedic Period
This article contains information about the family life of Aryan people during the Rig Vedic Period (also early Vedic Period). The family life of Aryan people were very simple, but very well organized under the headship of the eldest member of the family. The family system was based on the … [Read more...]
Economic Life of Aryans during Vedic Period
Economic Life of Aryans during Vedic Period: Agriculture was the main means of occupation and livelihood for the Aryans. The Slokas have referred to agriculture as a god and mercy for better crop and green grass for the animal has been sought by the devotees. References about canals and wells … [Read more...]
Brief History of Mandu (in Madhya Pradesh)
Mandu, also known as Mandav, rose into prominence in the eleventh century when Malwa became an independent kingdom under the Paramars. Their rule came to an end in 1304 when the Khiljis defeated the Paramars and Malwa was annexed to the Khilji Empire. In 1401 the provincial governor Dilwar Khan … [Read more...]
Brief History of Ujjain
Ujjain has a glorious history. It was at one time the seat of the Viceroy of the great Emperor Ashoka, who was chiefly responsible for the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia. After the fall of Ashoka’s dynasty, there was a period of strife. Then, according to legends, arose a remarkable person … [Read more...]
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