Hamida Banu Begum was was the wife of Mughal Emperor Humayun and mother of Akbar the Great. Hamida was the daughter of Shaikh Ali Akbar Jami. She born in the year 1527. Mah Arfraz Begum was the mother of Hamida Banu Begum. Her father was a Persian Shia and is also known as as Mir Baba … [Read more...]
Geography of Gujarat and its Physical Features
Geography of Gujarat - (Location and Introduction) The state of Gujarat is located on the west coast of India. It lies between 20°01' North and 24°07' North latitudes, and 68°04' East and 74°04' East longitudes. Gujarat is bounded by the Arabian Sea in the west and south-west, Pakistan in the … [Read more...]
Major Cities in Gujarat
The Major Cities in Gujarat are as follows: 1. Ahmedabad Ahmedabad is the largest city of Gujarat. It stands on the bank of the Sabarmati River. It is the seventh largest city of India. Ahmedabad is noted for its cotton textile industry and is popularly known as ‘the Manchester of India'. … [Read more...]
Types of Natural vegetation in India
Natural Vegetation - Introduction Natural vegetation are gifts of nature. They grow naturally. They follow the climatic variables. Due to a variety of climates, a wide range of natural vegetation grows in India. Types of natural vegetation vary according to climate, soil and altitude. A study of … [Read more...]
Origin of Himalayas
The Origin of the Himalayas: The Himalayan range is a young fold mountain. It was formed by the formation of folds in the layers of the sedimentary rocks. About 100 million years ago, there was a shallow sea named Tethys, where the present Himalayan range is situated. On the either side of the … [Read more...]
Rainfall Distribution in India
There are five Rainfall zones in India. They are distributed as follows: 1. Excessive Heavy Rainfall Regions: Regions, experiencing 320 cm of rainfall or more, include parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and mountainous tracts of the Western Ghats. Heavy wet evergreen forests grow in these … [Read more...]
Features of North Indian Rivers
The features and characteristics of rivers in North Indian are mentioned below: 1. Source: Rivers of North India rise from the lofty Himalayan mountain ranges. 2. Loads: The rivers of North India carry maximum load as they flow over the soft rocks and alluvial plains. 3. Navigability: The … [Read more...]
Features of Deccan Plateau
Feature of Deccan Plateau The Deccan Plateau lies to the south of the Satpura Range and extends up to Cape Comorin. It is of triangular shape. The Deccan Plateau is composed of some of the oldest crystalline rocks. It lies within the framework of the Satpura-Mahadeo-Mahakala ranges in the … [Read more...]
Location of Coal Mines in India
Location of Coal Mines in India Jharkhand leads in coal production and coal reserves in the country. The important coal fields are (i) Jharia, (ii) Giridih, (iii) North Karanpura, (iv) South Karanpura, (v) Ramgarh, (vi) Bokaro and, (vii) Daltonganj. The Jharia coalfield is the largest in … [Read more...]
Northern Mountains in India
The Northern Mountain Ranges The northern part of India is bordered by the Himalayas, the KaraKoram and the Kailash Mountain ranges. These Mountain ranges extend from Kashmir in the west to Arunachal Pradesh in the east for a distance of about 2,500 km with a width of about 250 to 400 km; thus it … [Read more...]
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