Introduction: In India, The Hindus give great importance to the Hindu marriage system and traditions. Hindu customs presuppose that every man, in his normal conditions is expected to marry. It means that every man is expected to undergo the "vivaha samskara" and run a family (kutumba). As far as … [Read more...]
Major oil fields in India
The following major oil-fields in India are yielding oil: The oldest (1882) and one of the largest (65 sq.km) oil-field in India at Digboi in Lakhimpur district of Assam, is still in production. Bappapung and Hunsapung are sister fields of Digboi. In the Surma valley Badarpur, Masimpur and … [Read more...]
Short paragraph on Agricultural growth in Gujarat
Gujarat is passing through a growth phase in the field of agriculture. High yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds, are being used. Chemical fertilizers are applied and irrigation is improved both ground and surface water. During the recent years, Gujarat has witnessed significant improvement in the … [Read more...]
Paragraph on National Council of Educational Research and Training
Brief Noteon National Council of Educational Research and Training. The National Council of Educational Research and Training was established in 1961. It is a major advisory body to the Ministry of Education on school education. It implements the policies and programmes of the Ministry, … [Read more...]
Position and Status of Women in Mughal Period
Position and Status of Women in Mughal Period Unlike in the ancient Indian period, the position and status of women in the Mughal period (age) was not quite high. Purdah and child marriage had become common. Except those of the lower classes, women in Mughal period did not move out of their … [Read more...]
Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath (First Peshwa of Maratha Empire)
Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath was born on January 1, 1662. He was the first Peshwa (prime-minister) of Maratha Empire in Indian History. Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath is also called the second founder of the Maratha Empire because he played the most important role in the success of Maratha Empire under … [Read more...]
Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj
Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj was the son of Sambhaji Maharaj. He was the grandson of the Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Maratha Empire in India. He was born on 18th May, 1682 at Mangaon. He ascended to the throne and became the King (Raja) of Satara on 22nd January, 1708. Shahu, at the … [Read more...]
Shah Jahan II (Rafi-ud-daulah) - Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan II, earlier known as Rafi-ud-daulah, was born on 1696. He succeeded his brother Rafi-Ud-Darajat to the throne of Mughal Empire on June 6, 1719. He was also being controlled by the Sayyid brothers. During the reign of Shah Jahan II, Sayyid Hussain Ali Khan proceeded to Agra, and … [Read more...]
Compare Western and Eastern Himalayas
A brief comparison between Western and Eastern Himalayas is given below : 1. Height: Western Himalayas is on the average, higher than the Eastern Himalayas. 2. Earthquake and landslides: The Eastern Himalaya is more prone to earthquakes and landslides. 3. Precipitation: The Eastern … [Read more...]
Jahandar Shah (Son of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah I)
Jahandar Shah, son of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah I, was the Mughal King of India for the period of 1712-1713. He was born on May 10, 1664. On the death of Bahadur Shah I, three wars of succession took place among his sons, namely, Jahandar Shah, Azim-ush-Shan, Rafi-ush-Shan and Jahan Shah, … [Read more...]
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