The name of Gautama Buddha has enriched the history of Indian more than any other name. The founder of the largest religion on earth, he was the only man in history to be regarded as God by a larger part of mankind. Birth Gautama was born in the Kshatriya Sakya clan of he state of Kapilavastu, … [Read more...]
Kosala Kingdom
The kingdom of Kosala covered the territories of Oudh and was ruled by king Mahakosala and his more powerful son Prasenajit who was a contemporary of Buddha. King Prasenajit was known for his devotion to Buddha, without being a Buddhist. His respect for Jaina and Brahminical faiths was also … [Read more...]
Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (Biography)
Introduction to Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq was the founder of the Tughlaq Empire in India. For many years he served under Ala-ud-Din Khilji as the Warden of the Marches or the Governor of the Frontier Province. He was the son of a Turk Father and his mother was a Hindu Jat. He was … [Read more...]
Hoysala Dynasty (Hoysala Empire)
The Empire of Hoysala Dynasty rose into prominence towards the beginning of the eleventh century A.D. in the territories now represented roughly by Mysore and Madras. Origin: The Hoysalas claimed their descent from the moon and regarded themselves to be the "Kshatriyas of the lunar … [Read more...]
Useful notes on Kautilya’s Arthashastra
The Arthashastra by Kautilya Kautilya (also Chanakya) was the chief adviser of Chandragupta Maurya. The Arthasastra by Kautilya is another important source which throws a good deal of light on the Mauryan period. As Kautilya (or Chanakya), was directly concerned with the Mauryan government, his … [Read more...]
Adi Sankaracharya (Sankara Bhagavatpada)
Adi Sankaracharya (also Sankara Bhagavatpada) was a zealous preacher of Hinduism. He was born in Malabar in about 788 A.D. After completing his education, Sankaracharya he became a Sanyasi and then he began the task of preaching Hinduism among the masses. Like Kumarila Bhatta, he fought and … [Read more...]
Rajput Kingdoms (Rajput Empire)
Principal Rajput Kingdoms At the time of Muslim invasions the whole of Northern India was divided into a large number of Rajput Kingdoms. The major Rajput Kingdoms were Delhi, Mewar, Kanauj, Ajmer, Bihar, Bengal, Bundelkhand, Malwa and Chedi. These Kingdoms have been discussed below in brief: 1. … [Read more...]
Kumarila Bhatta (Hindu Philosopher of Assam)
Kumarila Bhatta was a great leader and philosopher of New Hinduism during the eighth century (750 A.D.). He was also a famous Mimamsa Scholar. Kumarila Bhatta belonged to Assam but he spent the most part of his life in Ujjain. He toured the whole of India and preached Hinduism with great … [Read more...]
Early Life of Asoka the Great (Devanampriya Priyadarshi)
Devanampriya Priyadarshi Samrat Ashoka (also Asoka, Ashoka Maurya) was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya and the son of the second Maurya Emperor, Bindusara. Acknowledged as the greatest of monarchs in world history, Ashoka is singled out as a ruler without a parallel. In his role as a monarch … [Read more...]
Information on Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang, Hsuan Tsang) in India
Hiuen Tsang (also Xuanzang, Hsuan Tsang) was the celebrated Chinese traveler who visited India in Ancient Times. He has been described therefore as the "Prince of Pilgrims." His visit to India was an important event of the reign of Harshavardhana. India is much indebted to this Chinese traveller … [Read more...]
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