The significance of Mughal rule
QUES . Should the era of the Great Mughals be considered as successful in creating a harmonious and strong empire in India? Discuss. UPSC IES/ISS EXAM 2014…
Market Regulations of Alauddin Khalji
֍ The market reforms of Alauddin Khalji were oriented towards administrative and military necessities. ֍ Medieval rulers believed that necessities of life, especially food grains, should be…
IQTA SYSTEM DURING SULTANATE PERIOD
֍ The institution of the Iqta had been in force in early Islamic world as a form of reward for services to the state. ֍ In the…
Architecture of the Delhi Sultanate
New architectural forms and styles were introduced in India during the medieval period. The arch and dome were new architectural additions of the period. The use of…
Science & Technology in the Gupta Period
Developments in Mathematics In mathematics, the period saw, in the fifth century, a work called Aryabhatiya written by Aryabhata who belonged to Pataliputra. It appears that this…
Rise of Gupta Empire
After the break-up of the Maurya empire, the Satavahanas and Kushans emerged as the two large powers. The Satavahanas acted as a stabilizing factor in the Deccan…
Significance and Influence of Buddhism
Despite its disappearance as an organized religion, Buddhism left its impact on Indian society and economy. The Buddhists showed a keen awareness of the problems that faced…
Contribution of Jainism towards society, language and art
Contribution of Jainism towards society Jainism made the first serious attempt to mitigate the evils of the varna order and the ritualistic Vedic religion. It treated the…
Arts of the Indus Valley Civilization
The arts of the Indus Valley Civilisation emerged during the second half of the third millennium BCE. The forms of art found from various sites of the…
Architecture of the Indus Valley Civilization
The architecture of the Indus Valley Civilization was very unique. The architecture during this time was used for the purpose of functions and not for beauty or…