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
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
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
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?
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
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)
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...]
Short Biography of Durgabai Deshmukh
Durgabai Deshmukh played an important role in our struggle for independence. Among the southern states, Andhra had the unique distinction of contributing the largest contingent of women Satyagrahis who, unmindful of the hardships, entered the prisons. In the non-cooperation movement of 1922, a … [Read more...]
Nizam Ali Khan (Nizam of Hyderabad)
Nizam Ali Khan was the fourth son of Nizam-ul-Mulk. He was the Nizam of Hyderabad. The period of his reign was from1762 to 1803. He strongly opposed the French influence at Hyderabad. He acted as the Governor of Berar from 1757. He was defeated by the Marathas twice, first in December 1757 at … [Read more...]
Brief note on Telugu Author Nannaya
Nannaya (also Nannayya) is regarded as the First Telugu Poet. He is credited for creating the major portion of Andhra Mahabharatam. The beginnings of Telugu literature is traced to the 11th century when Nannaya, the court poet of Raja Narendra, the Eastern Chalukyan king who ruled from Rajahmundry … [Read more...]
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