Alexander Invasion of India The Indian invasion of Alexander covered only a brief period of about two years. But it had its direct and indirect effects, permanent or temporary. These effects were political, commercial and cultural. As an invasion, it was like a passing episode without leaving any … [Read more...]
Impact of Bhakti Movement
Impact of Bhakti Movement The Bhakti movement in India created far-reaching impact, the chief among them is, however, the following: 1. Removing the bitterness between the Hindus and the Muslims Most of the Bhakti reformers laid a great emphasis on the equality of all the religions and preached … [Read more...]
Short Biography of Chandragupta I
Chandragupta I was the first of the imperial Gupta Empire Kings ruling over a territory much larger in size. To some historians, the Gupta Era was founded to mark the Commencement of the reign of Chandragupta I as the founder of the Gupta Empire. The new Era was adopted in due course by the … [Read more...]
Concept of Nirvana in Buddhism
In his search for that ultimate liberation, Buddha brought the concept of Nirvana. Nirvana was the eternal salvation from the misery of existence. To enjoy the bliss of Nirvana, he advised man to follow the Middle Path or the Noble Eight-fold Path of a purer life. It should be a life of no … [Read more...]
Who was Malik Kafur?
Malik Kafur was the slave general of Sultan Alauddin Khilji who had won for him the Deccan territories of Warangal, Devgiri, Madura and Dwarasamudra, etc. Alauddin Khilji was the Sultan of Dehli. Malik Kafur was originally a Hindu slave who fell into the hands of the Muslims at Cambay after the … [Read more...]
Who was the founder of Lodi Dynasty?
Bahlul Lodi (also Bahlol Lodi) was the founder of the Lodi dynasty in India. He served as the Sultan of Delhi between 1451 and 1489. He was a brave soldier and an energetic ruler. Achievements: Soon after his accession to the throne, Bahlul Lodi tried to restore somewhat of the faded splendor of … [Read more...]
Sayyid Dynasty
Sayyid Dynasty - Fourth dynasty of Delhi Sultanate The founder of Sayyid Dynasty was Khizr Khan, the governor of Multan and Timur's deputy in India. Taking advantage of the confusion that prevailed in India after the death of the last Tughlaq monarch, Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughlaq, he marched on … [Read more...]
Who wrote Shahnama?
Shahnama (also Shahnameh) is the "Book of Kings" in poetic form written by the poet Firdausi (also Ferdowsi). In Mahmud's court there were many scholars, poets and artists but there was none that can be compared with Firdausi, whose name has been immortalized because of the compilation of the … [Read more...]
Who was Chandragupta Vikramaditya?
Chandragupta Vikramaditya Chandagupta Vikramaditya (also known as Chandragupta II) was the son and successor of Gupta Emperor Samudragupta. The period of Chandragupta Vikramaditya is generally regarded as " Golden Age of Indian History". Early Life Chandragupta Vikramaditya was another powerful … [Read more...]
Complete Life History of Gautama Buddha
Early life Much of the life of Buddha is shrouded in mystery. But much of it also appears clearer from the Buddhist sources. It said that from his childhood young Gautama showed signs of detachment towards the worldly life. Yet as a Khyatriya prince he was given the customary training in the use of … [Read more...]
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