Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud (also Nasir-ud-din Firuz Shah) reigned from 1246 to 1266. He was the eighth ruler of Slave Dynasty. In 1246, Nasiruddin Mahmud, the grandson of Iltutmish, was proclaimed as the ruler and Sultan of Delhi. Character and Personality: Nasiruddin Mahmud was a pious, kind hearted … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Pongal Festival (Harvest Festival)
Introduction: Pongal is a harvest festival, celebrated by the people belonging to Hindu faith. On this occasion, people thanks the Sun God for abundant agricultural crops. The festival is most popular in the state of Tamil Nadu in India and in Srilanka. The harvest festival corresponds to the … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Navratri Festival
Navratri festival is celebrated to worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga, the Hindu Goddess of Power. It is a very important Hindu Festival and celebrated all over the country. Navratri is a sanskrit word which means 'Nine nights'. The festival of Navratri continues for nine days. It is … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Significance of Diwali Festival
Diwali (also Deepavali) is an important and popular festival of people belonging to Hindu religion. This festival is widely celebrated with great happiness at various places of India, Nepal, Mauritius and Srilanka. The religious significance of this festival varies widely from one region to … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October, Mahatma Gandhi’s Birthday)
Gandhi Jayanti is a National festival in India. It is observed on 2nd of October every year. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on 2nd October, 1869. He is famously known as Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma means "Great Soul". He is also known in India as the “Father of the Nation”. The day of Gandhi … [Read more...]
Paragraph on Celebration and Importance of Republic Day in India
Republic day is a National festival, which is celebrated on 26th January every year in India. It is known as “Gantantra Diwas” in Hindi. India is officially known as “Republic of India". India is a country where the elected representatives of the people govern the country. We have the right to … [Read more...]
Short Essay on Rain
Essay on Rain Introduction and meaning: Rain is the drops of water that fall on the earth from the cloud. Rainfall is defined as fall of innumerable drops of water (rain) at a time on the earth surface. Causes of rain: Water from seas, ocean, river, lakes, canals, ponds etc. get vaporized due to … [Read more...]
Information on Fa-Hien (Faxian, Fa-hsien) in India
Fa-Hien (also Faxian, Fa-hsien) is the famous Chinese pilgrim who visited India during the rule of Chandra Gupta II. Fa-Hien started from China in 399 A.D. and covering all the way through the deserts came up to Peshawar. Here he changed his way and went South East covering Taxila, Mathura, Kanauj, … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Liberalism
Liberalism Liberalism is not a systematic doctrine, but a compilation of contributions made by eminent thinkers. Liberalism mainly relates to the right to liberty and equality. Liberty refers to the freedom to live freely without oppression. Growth of new commercial class, rise of … [Read more...]
Short Essay on Economic Growth and Development in India
Economic Growth and Development in India: When the Britishers left, our country was economically backward. The self-sufficient village economy based on cottage industries and old handicraft items were losing demand because of the introduction of industrial products. With the decline of cottage and … [Read more...]
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