Town Planning System The Town Planning System of Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) was city based. The excellent drainage and sanitation systems are remarkable. Urban Cities: The Indus civilization flourished around cities. The ruins of the cities, so far unearthed, show … [Read more...]
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Jainism Philosophy | Beliefs of Jainism
Beliefs of Jainism and Jainism Philosophy The Jaina stream of thought emerged as a result of its preaching by various Teachers. Tradition ascribes the credit of preaching different aspects of Jainism to 24 Tirthankaras, among whom Mahavira was the last. The 23rd Tirthankara Parsva Nath appears to … [Read more...]
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 in the region, has … [Read more...]
Compare and Contrast Jainism and Buddhism
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 is generally rejected by scholars on the … [Read more...]
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 Indus valley have revealed images of deities resembling Siva … [Read more...]
Rise of Magadha Empire (Magadha Imperialism) - Geographical, Economic and Political Factors
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 between the forces of centralization and … [Read more...]
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 places outside the Indus … [Read more...]
Importance of Bhakti Movement
Importance of Bhakti Movement The Bhakti Movement played a significant role in transforming the character of Vedic Hinduism. By introducing the cult of Bhakti as the means of salvation, Bhagavatism reduced the importance of the ritual of Vedic sacrifices. Although the Vedic rites survived, … [Read more...]
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