Mysore conquest
Mysore province was initially part of Vijayanagara Empire created by 'Sri Krishna Devaraya' with Srirangapatnam as capital. Mysore was under the control of Nayakas (Governor of Vijayanagara of Mysore region are called Nayakas).
Wadeyar; a nayaka declared independence after the end...
Mitakshara and Dayabhaga
Mitakshara and Dayabhaga
The Mitakshara is a vivrti (legal commentary) on the Yajnavalkya Smriti best known for its theory of 'inheritance by birth'.
The Dayabhaga is a Hindu law treatise written by Jirnutavahana (A Bengal Jurist of 12th Century) which primarily focuses on inheritance procedure....
Economy and Society aspects in Aryan Civilization
Economy
Phase -I
Pastoral Economy (based on animal domestication) is primary. Agrarian is on a limited scale, secondary.
In Rig Veda a food grain mentioned as 'Yava' (Wheat and Barley) was cultivated on a limited scale.
A metal was also used called 'Aya' (Copper and Bronze) .
Only Local trade...
British conquest of India (part - 1) Bengal conquest
British conquest of India
British, East India Co started conquering India after 1757. Bengal was first to declare independence from Mughals and first to be conquered by British. Avadh was the last state to be annexed by British in 1856. After this, they didn't conquer or annex any territories. Almost...
Deccan Dynasties: Rashtrakutas and Kalyani Chalukyas
Deccan Dynasties
Rashtrakuta Dynasty (753-973 AD)
These were the most significant kings of the period. No Kings of other dynasty were able to stand before these kings. Their empire sways from North- South. Many dynasties...
Vedic / Aryan Civilization (1500 BC - 600 BC)
Original Home
The original home of Aryans is still a point of debate. So there are many hypotheses. One of such is - The scholars who opened Saptha Sindhu as a home of Aryans were Sampurna Anand and A.C.Das. Sapta...
Later Mughal Empire
Later Mughal Empire
During 18thC in India, there was a lot of political tensions, turmoil, and disintegrations of Mughal Empire etc. This collectively provided an environment conducive forBritish to creep in Indian...
Eastern Indian Dynasties - Palas and Sena
Eastern Indian Dynasties - Palas and Sena
For 350 years Palas were rulers of Bihar and Bengal for next 100 years thereafter Sena's were rulers of Bihar and Bengal.
Palas Dynasty :
It was ruled by a Buddhist...
Economic System in Indus valley civilization
7. Economic System in Indus valley civilization
Economic System:
Agrarian (Agricultural) Economy.
These people got two crop seasons Rabi and Kharif In Rabi, Wheat, and Barley (Mostly food grains, the staple food) were produced and in Kharif Cotton, Mustard and others were produced. There are certain...
Advent of Denmark and French(Part-2) - Second and Third Carnatic War
Advent of Denmark and French(Part-2) - Second and Third Carnatic War
Second Carnatic War
This war was fought from 1749 to1756, almost for 7 years. This time, the root cause was indigenous reason i.e. the war of succession in two states of southern India. They are Carnatic and Nizam.
In Carnatic,...
Chauhan (Chahamana) and Gahadavala dynasties
Chauhan (Chahamana) and Gahadavala dynasties
Chauhan or Chahamana:
These were the masters of Rajasthan ruled with 'Ajmer' as capital.
Prithviraj Chauhan III:
He is the last king and great king of this dynasty ruled from 1179 - 1192.
A scholar in his court 'Chand Bardai' - He wrote...
Public administration and Religious aspects in Indus Valley Civilization
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Public administration and Religious aspects in Indus Valley Civilization
Public administration:
There is no evidence and a dearth of material. D. D.Kaushambi hypothecated saying — Priests were rulers in Indus...
Advent of Denmark and French(Part-1)
Advent of Denmark and French(Part-1)
Denmark:
Danish were next to follow British were merchants of Denmark. These people were very insignificant just petty merchants.
They came to India in 1616 and their first settlement in India was at 'Trancubar' in Tamil Nadu. Their headquarters was...
Paramara or Pawar Dynasty and Solanki Dynasty
Paramara or Pawar Dynasty and Solanki Dynasty
Paramara or Pawar Dynasty
These ruled over MP with Dhar (ancient Dhara Nagari) as capital.
Upendra founded this dynasty in 800 C.
Bhoja:
Bhoja one great king...
Indus Valley Civilization (2500-1500)
Indus-Valley Civilization (2500 BC - 1500 BC)
Sir John Marshall, appointed as director-general in 1920, was instrumental in identifying the ancient Indus Valley Civilization with the help of his deputies...