King Samudragupta, known as Samudragupta the great, was the son of Chandragupta I. He was the son of Chandragupta I’s Lichchavi queen Kumaradevi and possibly was not the eldest son. From the "Allahabad Prasasthi" composed by Harishena, it is learnt that Chandragupta deliberately choose Samudragupta … [Read more...]
Alpana
Alpana or Alpona The Alpana or (Alpona in Bengali) is derived from the Sanskrit Alimpan, meaning colourful designs. The term commonly referred as Rangolin in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. Alpana painting is very popular in West Bengal. The art of Alpana painting is popularly known as Bengali … [Read more...]
Causes and Effect of Kalinga War on Ashoka
Causes and Effect of Kalinga War on Ashoka Ashoka Priyadarsi ascended the Magadhan throne as the new Maurya ruler in 273 B.C. Ashoka was anxious to distinguish himself as a conqueror. Ashoka was ascended to the throne in 273 B.C.. But he was coronated four years later and in the 9th year of his … [Read more...]
Alpana Rangoli Designs - Designs of Alpana
The designs of Alpana are always associated with beliefs that have come down through generations. The Alpana rangoli designs are generally round, with Hindus and Muslims using different paintings. Both, however, share the practice of painting the Alpana on their vessels. Detailed accounts of … [Read more...]
Sena Dynasty | Sena Empire | Senas of Bengal
The Sena Dynasty The Sena Dynasty of Bengal belonged to the Brahmana-Kshatriya clan of Karnata in South India. After the palas, Senas became the ruler of Bengal. The remote ancestor of the Sena Dynasty was one Virsena whose name we have found in the Puranas. The Senas were known as the … [Read more...]
Kantha Quilts
What is Kantha Quilt and Kantha Quilting? Kantha Quilt is a blanket or bed covering traditionally composed of three or more layers of fabrics tied together through the stitches of Kantha Work. Kantha Quilting refers to the technique of joining two or more clothes, on above the other, through the … [Read more...]
Article on Kantha Saree, Designer Kantha Sarees
Kantha Sarees The Kantha sarees have helped in keeping alive a folk art of Bengal. In recent times, there has been huge surge in demand for Kantha sarees of Bengal. The old typical Kantha Motif designs are hand-embroidered to produce a number of items for modern urban use like saris, kurtas, … [Read more...]
Motifs of India
The variety of Motifs used in India are limitless. Let us take a look at the different motifs and what they symbolize : Palki Motif Palki means Palanquin. The palanquin was a common mode of transport in rural areas. Indian have traditionally been using Palanquins since centuries. The palanquin … [Read more...]
Literary Sources of Ancient Indian History
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...]