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Ujjain: One of the Oldest Living Cities in the World (600BCE -Present)
Ujjain: Geography and Timeless Position Ujjain lies on the serene banks of the Shipra River in central India’s Madhya Pradesh. Its almost…
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The Deadly Partition of India in 1947
1. Introduction The Partition of India in 1947 was one of the most significant and traumatic events in the modern history of South Asia. It marked the end…
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Dashavatara: The Ten Avatars of Vishnu
Dashavataras: Vishnu Incarnates to Restore Cosmic Order In Hindu tradition, Vishnu doesn’t just watch over the universe—he steps into it. Whenever dharma…
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Vishnu: The Preserver
Pantheon: TrimurtiOther Names: Narayana, Hari, Govinda Who is Vishnu? If Brahma builds the universe, Vishnu keeps it alive. As the Preserver in…
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Brahma: The Creator
Pantheon: TrimurtiOther Names: Prajapati, Svayambhu In Hindu cosmology, the universe is maintained by a divine trinity known as the Trimurti: Brahma the…
Culture
Abhijnanashakuntalam: Kalidasa’s Timeless Tale of Love and Memory
Imagine a world where a simple forest girl captures the heart of a mighty king, where curses erase memories, and where love…
Religion
Apsaras: Celestial Dancers of Hindu and Buddhist Cosmology
In the mythological traditions of South Asia, few figures embody divine allure and artistic perfection like the Apsaras. Often described as celestial…
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Gandharvas: Celestial Musicians in Hindu-Buddhist Cosmology
In the rich culture of Indian religious thought, Gandharvas stand out as celestial beings devoted not to war or wisdom, but to…
Culture
The Origins of Martial Arts in India: A Journey Through Time
Origins of Martial Arts When examining the origins of martial arts, most people think of East Asia, where styles like Kung Fu…
History
Kalidasa: The Timeless Genius of Sanskrit Literature 4th CE
Who Was Kalidasa? The Poet-Playwright Who Defined Sanskrit Literature Kalidasa stands as one of the greatest poets and dramatists in world literature.…
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Pataliputra: The Glorious Capital of Ancient India and a Global Powerhouse
When we speak of Rome, Babylon, or Chang’an, we evoke images of grandeur, conquest, and influence. Yet, long before many of these…
Culture
Kanwariyas: Origin, Culture, and the Ancient Roots of a Living Pilgrimage
Every year, North India witnesses a river of orange – streams of devotees, barefoot, carrying decorated bamboo poles with pots hanging at…
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Preah Vihear Temple: A Chronicle of Faith and Power
Located atop the Dângrêk Mountains on the Cambodia-Thailand border, Preah Vihear Temple is an architecturally significant and politically contentious site in Southeast…
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India’s Roman Equivalents: Mapping the Subcontinent’s Imperial Echoes
🏛️ Introduction The Roman Empire was a titan of antiquity—a vast dominion that shaped the political, architectural, cultural, and economic destiny of…
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The Brutal Rise of Islamic Rule in Kashmir: Genocide, Exodus, and Erasure of a Civilization
Kashmir, nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, was once a flourishing cradle of Indian civilization. It was a bastion of Hinduism…
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The Kingdom of Anuradhapura (377 BCE – 1017 CE)
The Greatest Empire in Sri Lanka’s History – The Kingdom of Anuradhapura Sri Lanka is home to a rich and diverse history,…
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The Battle of Samugarh (1658): Aurangzeb’s Path to Power
The Mughal Empire witnessed one of its most defining battles on May 29, 1658, when the Battle of Samugarh determined the fate…
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Dara Shikoh: The Mughal Philosopher Prince 1615-1659
Early Life and Background Dara Shikoh was born on March 20, 1615, in Ajmer, Rajasthan, as the eldest son of Mughal Emperor…
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Rana Sanga: Rajput Warrior Who Defied Empires (1482–1528)
Maharana Sangram Singh, better known as Rana Sanga (1482–1528), was one of the most formidable Rajput rulers of Mewar. He is remembered…
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What Happened to the Janapadas After the Fall of the Kurus?
The Kurus were one of the 16 Mahajanapadas (great kingdoms) that existed during the later Vedic and early historical periods of India.…