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Why Peacock is our National Bird?

On December 26, 2013 By Vikash Pathak Category: Important India

India is a land of music. It has produced Tansen and Baiju Bawara. Even the birds of our country are find singers. In fact, the whole of India looks like a nest of singing-birds. Our mainas, cuckoos, pigeons and nightingales are all sweet singers. Our crows and cocks are not good singers. But they … [Read more...]

Biography of Haider Ali (Hyder Ali)

On December 21, 2013 By Arnab Sengupta Category: Modern History of India

Introduction Haider Ali (also spelled Hyder Ali) was the de-facto ruler of Mysore Kingdom for the period between 1761 to 1782. He is remembered in history for bravely resisting the expansion of British Empire in India. Background Udiyar, a Hindu dynasty, ruled Mysore since the fourteenth … [Read more...]

Contribution of Potti Sriramulu for creation of Andhra State

On December 21, 2013 By Arnab Sengupta Category: Famous and Great Personalities of India

Potti Sriramulu was a great humanitarian and worked for the upliftment of Dalits. Potti Sriramulu undertook epic fast in 1952 and sacrificed his life that resulted in the creation of Andhra state. By his martyrdom Sriramulu has become the "Amarajeevi" or the immortal. In 1946 he was able to gauge … [Read more...]

Brief note on activities of Kandukuri Veeresalingam

On December 21, 2013 By Arnab Sengupta Category: Famous and Great Personalities of India

Kandukuri Veeresalingam is remembered now for the pioneering work he did in the field of social reform, especially remarriage of widows. Before he turned his attention to social reform he widened the frontiers of Telugu letters by introducing new literary forms like the novel, autobiography … [Read more...]

Chola Art and Architecture

On December 21, 2013 By Mayank Kulkarni Category: History of Ancient India

The greatest achievements of the Kings of Chola Empire were in the field of Art and Architecture. The Shiva Temple at Tanjore, built by Rajaraja the Great, is the most magnificent example of the Chola architecture. It is known for its spacious courtyards and massive tower. Its tower rises to a … [Read more...]

Important Hindu Festivals in India

On December 19, 2013 By Bijoy Basak Category: Indian Society

This article contains brief details of important Hindu Festivals such as Shivaratri, Holi, Onam, Krishna Janmashtami, Durga Puja, Dassehra, Diwali and Pongal. Hindu Festivals Hindu festivals in India are numerous and culturally diverse and their importance and methods of celebration vary from … [Read more...]

Important dams in India

On December 19, 2013 By H Patra Category: Indian Geography

Brief details of the important dams in India such as the Tehri Dam, Bhakra Dam, Hirakud Dam, Indira Sagar Dam, Nagarjuna Sagar dam, and Mettur dam is given below: The Tehri Dam at Tehri in Uttarakhand which lies on the Bhagirathi River in India holds the rank of highest dam in India and one of … [Read more...]

Why the Second Anglo Sikh War did take place?

On December 19, 2013 By Arnab Sengupta Category: Modern History of India

Introduction The Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848-49) took place between the British and the Sikh Empire. The war resulted into decisive victory of the British. The British took control over Punjab and later made it the North West Frontier Province. Why the Second Anglo Sikh War did take place? Even … [Read more...]

Third Anglo-Maratha War

On December 19, 2013 By Arnab Sengupta Category: Modern History of India

The conflict between the English and the Pindaris paved the way for the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) as the English suspected that the Marathas were providing clandestine help to the Pindaris. The Peshwa with a view to increasing the income of the state introduced certain stringent measures … [Read more...]

Alivardi Khan (Nawab of Bengal)

On December 19, 2013 By Arnab Sengupta Category: Modern History of India

Alivardi Khan was the Nawab of Bengal for the period between 1740 and 1756. He was born on 10th of May, 1671. Immediately after becoming the Nawab, Alivardi Khan secured imperial confirmation of his new authority and began to govern the province in an independent manner. It may be noted that … [Read more...]

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