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 the others republicans. The kings of Gupta … [Read more...]
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Administration of Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate administration system The administration system of Delhi Sultanate were directed and governed by the Quranic injunctions. The Quranic law was the supreme law of the empire. The Caliph was the supreme sovereign according to the Islamic theory of sovereignty. All Muslim kings … [Read more...]
Bengali Alpana | Bengali Alpana Designs
The Bengali Alpana (or Bengali Alpona) are colourful designs and paintings done on the floor or flat surface. It forms an integral part of religious rites of Bengal. It is most commonly known as "Rangoli" in other parts of India. Various simple and easy alpana designs are used in these paintings … [Read more...]
Administration of Alauddin Khilji
Sultan Alauddin Khilji had introduced a healthy and systematic administrative policy in the Delhi Sultanate rule. His accession to the throne was not a peaceful one. He had to walk through bloodshed series of revolts. Naturally the main object of administrative policy of Alauddin Khilji was to … [Read more...]
Decline and Downfall of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom)
Decline of the Gupta Empire “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 … [Read more...]
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 became its king. His capital was in the city of … [Read more...]
How was the life of Women in Ancient India ?
The life and status of Women in Ancient India was quite high. Women were looked upon with high regard during the Rig Vedic period. 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 … [Read more...]
Satavahana Dynasty (Satavahana Empire)
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 opportunity and … [Read more...]
Shams-ud-din Iltutmish | History of Iltutmish
Shams-ud-din Iltutmish 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. Early life: Though he was born in the family of a noble Ilbani Turk of Central Asia, he was sold in his boyhood as … [Read more...]
Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah (1418-1433)
Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah was the ruler of Bengal. He was the son of Raja Ganesha. His early name was Jadu. In 1418, he ascended the throne of Bengal in his Muslim name - Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah . He ruled for a long period, from 1418 to 1433 A.D. During the time of Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah, the … [Read more...]