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...