Literary sources of Ancient Indian History: The ancient literature and the religious books are important sources of information for the reconstruction of ancient Indian history. Their classification is simple – religious and secular literature, historical literature and foreign accounts. 1. … [Read more...]
Importance of Ancient Coins of South India
Coins discovered in South India are largest in number. There numerous coin-vessels have been discovered also. Most of the vessels are full of Roman coins. These ancient coins play an important role in the reconstruction of ancient South Indian history. It acts as a counter proof of the evidences of … [Read more...]
Article on “Unity in Diversity” in India
Introduction: India is a land of "Unity in diversity". The high mountain ranges, vast seas , large river-irrigated lands, countless rivers and streams, dark forests, sandy deserts, all these have adorned India with an exceptional diversity. Among the people there are numerous races, castes, creeds, … [Read more...]
Needlework in India
The history of the needlework suggests that owes its origin to the need to stitch skins of dead animals using sharp stones and bamboo needles. Even during the Iron Age, the man knew to cut and join. Then, they learned to pick cotton plants and trees, spin them into threads and weave them into … [Read more...]
Bengal Kantha / Kantha of Bengal
The Bengal Kantha or Kantha of Bengal can be discussed under the following heads, based on location : West Bengal Kantha Kantha of Bangladesh West Bengal Kantha West Bengal districts deserve special mention in the context of Nakshi Kantha . Nakshi Kantha stitching of Murshidabad, Malda, … [Read more...]
Border Motifs of Kantha
Border Motifs of Nakshi Kantha Rich Bengali cultural identity is shared by the people of West Bengal thorough these Border Motifs. The borders of the Nakshi Kantha effectively provide a vast treasure of folk art and one can only marvel at the skill and the wealth of the imagination of the … [Read more...]
Kantha Stitches / Kantha Stitching / Kantha Embroidery Stitches
The different methods of Kanthas stitches / Kantha Stitching are discussed below : Holbein stitching Holbein Stitching are mainly used in Kantha quilts outside Bengal. These embroideries are generally of geometric patterns and sometimes accompany cross stitch pattern. Running Kantha … [Read more...]
Rise of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom)
In the beginning of the 4th century A.D., the Rise of Gupta Empire (Gupta Kingdom) started a new era in the history of India. Various local powers who broke away from the Kushana authority formed independent kingdoms, some of whom where monarchies, while the others republicans. The kings of Gupta … [Read more...]
Administration of Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate administration system The administration system of Delhi Sultanate were directed and governed by the Quranic injunctions. The Quranic law was the supreme law of the empire. The Caliph was the supreme sovereign according to the Islamic theory of sovereignty. All Muslim kings … [Read more...]
Bengali Alpana | Bengali Alpana Designs
The Bengali Alpana (or Bengali Alpona) are colourful designs and paintings done on the floor or flat surface. It forms an integral part of religious rites of Bengal. It is most commonly known as "Rangoli" in other parts of India. Various simple and easy alpana designs are used in these paintings … [Read more...]