The Cholas dynasty of Tanjore rose into power in the 9th century A.D. The founder of the Chola dynasty was a prince named Vijayalaya. His son, King Aditya defeated the contemporary Pallava king of Kanchi. The next important King, Rajaraja Chola, conquered Kalinga in the north and Mysore in the … [Read more...]
Gurjara Pratiharas
Gurjara Pratiharas "Gurjara Pratiharas" means "the Pratihara clan of the Gurjaras". Gurjara denotes some geographical unit of the modern Gujarat State in India. They are also sometimes referred to as "Imperial Pratiharas". Early history: The Pratiharas came to India in about the sixth century A.D. … [Read more...]
Rise and Downfall of Pala Dynasty of Bengal
Rise and Downfall of Pala Dynasty of Bengal Bengal passed through a period of chaos confusion for a century after the death of King Sasanka. To internal disorder, owing to lack of government was added the danger of external invasion. At last the patience of the people at the continuous state of … [Read more...]
Sasanka
Sasanka is the most famous among the Kings of Gauda, but little is known of his early life and circumstances in which he came to acquire the throne of Bengal. It was possible that he started his career as a feudatory either under the later Guptas or under the Maukharis. At any rate he made himself … [Read more...]
Short biography of Harshavardhana
The reign of Harshavardhana began in 606 A.D. Bana, his court-poet, has written a colourful biography of his patron. The situation at the time of Harsha's accession was very critical. His elder brother had been killed by Sasanka, the king of Gauda. The former had gone to avenge the death of … [Read more...]
Satavahana History
History of Satavahana Dynasty In the first century B.C. Satavahana dynasty established itself in the north-western part of the Deccan centered on modern Nasik. There is a controversy about the origin of the Satavahanas. The Satavahanas were called the Andhras in the Puranas and that has led to the … [Read more...]
Paragraph on Achievements of Kanishka
Achievements of Kanishka : The greatest king of the Kushana was Kanishka. The date of his accession to throne has been the subject matter of much controversy. According to some his reign began in A.D. 78 and his era is known in history as Sakaera. According to the other view he ascended the throne … [Read more...]
Importance of Religion in Politics
Importance of Religion in Politics Religion plays an important role in Indian Politics. Religion and Politics co-exists in India. Religion can guide a politician but a politician biased in favor of one religion, can never be good for all. A politician is the representative of the general people … [Read more...]
Importance of Ashoka
King Ashoka was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya. Asoka holds an important position not only in the history of India, but in the history of the world as well. Few characters in world history can stand comparison with him. He stands head and shoulders above them. The importance of Ashoka in … [Read more...]
Mauryan Government
Mauryan Government Principles and working of civil administration of Mauryan Government The civil administration of the Mauryan government was highly efficient and well-organized. According to Megasthenes, there were two classes of superior civil officials the Agoranomi and the Astyomi. In the … [Read more...]
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