Historiography

Historiography

The word ‘history’ originates from the Greek historia, meaning “inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation”. It corresponds to the study of the past and throws light on various past events of significance which shaped and evolved human … Read more

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HISTORY ANCIENT HISTORY Historiography Stone Age Indus Valley Civilization Vedic Age Rise of Buddhism and Jainism Mahajanpadas The Gupta Empire Sangam Age Sunga Dynasty MEDIEVAL HISTORY Early Medieval Period Delhi Sultanate Mughal Empire Sher Shah … Read more

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Social-cultural effect

Social and Cultural life under Delhi Sultanate

The Turk’s brought a new social-cultural outlook along with them, it was an egalitarian liberal. The evils like the caste system & untouchability were absent. This positive Turkish culture left a deep impact on India; … Read more

Policies during Medieval Age

Coinage system of Delhi sultanate, Medieval Age

In this section, we will discuss several policies being implemented during the Medieval age especially during the era of the Delhi Sultanate. Our discussion will start from the monetary policy of the Medieval age followed … Read more

Social and Religious Reforms

Role of Social–Religious Reform Movement The socio–religious reformers of 19th century such as Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Keshav Chandra Sen & Debendranath Tagore played a very important role in creating the circumstances leading to the … Read more

Archaeological Sources

Gold Coins of Kanishka

In the earlier section, we discussed definitions of history and historiography and its importance. Now in this section, we will find more details about historiography and archaeological sources which is the architect of the Historiography. … Read more

The School of Writing

School of Writing

Ever since the commencement of history writing in the modern age in India in the number of school of writing has emerged in the context of the reconstruction of Indian history. These schools & scholars … Read more

Ancient History

History, UPSC

While preparing for the UPSC Civil Services examination, one cannot ignore Indian History notes. Various notes are being scattered over the internet for Indian History UPSC. We have complied and arranged such notes from the … Read more