History

Pandyan Dynasty, Administration and Social and Political Aspects

Context: An 800-year-old Shiva temple of the later Pandya period has been unearthed at the Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. Latest Findings of the Pandyan Period An old stone inscription from the year 1217–1218 CE was found on a Shiva temple...

Regulating Act of 1773: Background, Provisions, Significance & Drawbacks

The British Parliament passed the historic Regulating Act of 1773, which signaled the start of official government involvement in the British East India Company's operations in India. During British colonial rule, this Act established the framework for judicial reforms and...

Chauri Chaura Incident 1922, Background, Causes and Impacts

The Chauri Chaura Incident was an important and tragic incident in the Indian freedom struggle that occurred on February 4, 1922, in Chauri Chaura town, which is situated in the Gorakhpur district of today's Uttar Pradesh. The Chauri Chaura Incident...

5 lakh year Old Workshop found in Mangar Bani near Delhi

It's great news that a possible 5 lakh-year-old tool-making place, a whole workshop, has been found in the Mangar Bani forest region near Delhi. This impressive discovery in the Aravalli hills may be one of the oldest and largest of its kind in North India. Read this article to get all the information about a 5...

Iconic Sword of Raghuji Bhosale Returns to India

Context: Recently, the Maharashtra Government purchased the historic sword of Raghuji Bhonsle at an auction in London. Who was Raghuji Bhosale-I? Raghuji Bhosale I was an important figure in 18th-century Maratha history. He was backed by Chhatrapati Shahu in 1728...

Bahmani Kingdom (1347-1527 AD), History, Rulers and Administration

Bahmani Kingdom The Bahmani Kingdom (1347–1527 CE) was one of the first independent Muslim kingdoms in the Deccan Region (South India), founded by Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah (Hasan Gangu) after revolting against the Delhi Sultanate. It became a powerful medieval state,...

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Date, History, Causes, Effects

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, which took place on April 13, 1919, is etched in the collective memory of India as one of the most brutal incidents during British colonial rule. The massacre not only left hundreds dead but also galvanized...

Buddhism History, Origin, Sect, Councils, Teachings of Buddha

Context: The Prime Minister of Thailand has gifted a copy of Tipitak in Pali language to the Indian Prime Minister during his recent visit. Buddhism Buddha or Buddhism, the four noble truths, the eight-fold path to enlightenment, and the middle path...

Rana Sanga: The Fearless Rajput King and His Conflict with Babur

Rana Sanga, the valiant Rajput king of Mewar, is one of the most celebrated warriors in Indian history. He fiercely resisted the expansion of the Delhi Sultanate and later, the Mughals. However, a long-standing debate exists regarding whether Rana Sanga...

Vikramshila University Revival, Location and Notable Scholars

Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is working to develop Vikramshila University as a tourist attraction. About VikramShila University VikramShila University was one of the most renowned centres of Buddhist learning in ancient India, alongside Nalanda University. Location: Antichak...