Archives for January 2014

Literary Activities of Viswanatha Satyanarayana (Telugu Poet)

On January 13, 2014 By Arnab Sengupta Category: Indian Literature

Viswanatha Satyanarayana popularly known as Viswanatha is undoubtedly the greatest Telugu writer of the 20th century. No wonder he is hailed as `Kavisamrat' or the emperor among the poets. Viswanatha was born on 10th day of September, 1895. Viswanatha was a prolific writer in both prose and … [Read more...]

Important Monuments of India

On January 11, 2014 By H Patra Category: Places in India

Important Monuments A list of famous and important monuments of India along with brief description is given below: Taj Mahal, Agra: Taj Mahal is one of most admired marvelouses in the World and one of New Seven Wonders of the World. The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, UP, India which is the white … [Read more...]

Career of Asaf Jah

On January 7, 2014 By Rajiv Singh Category: History of India

The founder of the Hyderabad state was Asaf Jah (also Mir Qamar-Ud-din Chin Quiz Khan). Emperor Farrukshyiar conferred on him the high sounding title of Nizam-ul-Mulk, meaning 'Deputy of the whole empire'. Asaf Jah became the governor of the Deccan for the first time in 1713. After the fall of … [Read more...]

Brief History of Qutb Shahi Dynasty

On January 7, 2014 By Arnab Sengupta Category: History of Medieval India

Qutb Shahi Dynasty The Qutb Shahi Dynasty of Golkonda Kingdom was one the Sultanates formed after the breakup of the Bahmani Kingdom. Sultan Quli Qutb Shah (1518-1543) In 1518, Sultan Quli Qutb Shah, the Governor of Golconda asserted his independence and became the founder of Qutb Shahi Dynasty … [Read more...]

Bhakti and Sufi Movement in India

On January 7, 2014 By Rajiv Singh Category: Religion in India

Bhakti and Sufi Movement The Bhakti and Sufi Movement in India played an important role in bringing harmony between the Hindus and the Muslims. Bhakti Movement The Bhakti Movement was a reform movement in Hinduism. It occupies a significant position in bringing about harmony and normal … [Read more...]

History of Sikh Religion in India

On January 6, 2014 By Dinesh Saraf Category: Indian Society

Introduction The people of Sikh Religion follow the teachings of ten leaders whom they call Guru. All these Gurus lived between 1469 AD and 1708 AD in Punjab. Over the centuries, guided by the Gurus, the community belonging to the Sikh religion expended and increased its strength in India. Most of … [Read more...]

Short Essay on Unrest among Students in India

On January 4, 2014 By Vikash Pathak Category: Essays, Paragraphs and Articles

There is today a lot of unrest and indiscipline among Students in India. Why so? Well, the world of students is something like a bee-hive. Bees like to produce honey. But honey cannot be produced without juice. Bees move from flower to flower to collect juice. But if they do not get enough of juice, … [Read more...]

Essay on Election and Voting in Indian Democracy

On January 1, 2014 By Vikash Pathak Category: Essays, Paragraphs and Articles

Introduction: The people of India elect their representatives and these representatives form a government. So, election in a democratic country like India is of utmost importance. Meaning of 'democracy', 'election', and 'voting': The word democracy has its origin in two Greek words 'demos' and … [Read more...]