Vedas & Puranas
The Vedas The Vedas form the oldest literary works of the Aryans and occupy a very distinguished place in the history of the world literature. Vedas have been looked upon as the revealed words of … Read more
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Shuddhi Movement of Swami Dayanand
The Shuddhi Movement led by Swami Dayananda Saraswati was one of the crucial events in the Indian Struggle for Freedom. The early 20th century was a phase of several religious and cultural movements in India. … Read more
Arya Samaj Reformist Movement
In 1875, Dayanand Saraswati founded Arya Samaj. Arya Samaj was not only a reform movement but also an attempt to recover the traditional values that were fundamental to the Indian social system. The reformers rose … Read more
Colonialism in India: Administrative and Economic Impact
Colonialism can be defined as exploitative foreign domination. India’s modern history has been that of prolonged foreign domination. The enlightenment tradition in Europe proved to be a darker phase for India, as it resulted in … Read more
PM Modi: We are committed to end inequalities
PM Modi on Saturday spoke about the inequalities elimination from the nation. He once again pitched the path of Sab ka Saath, Sab ka Vikas (Everyone’s support, everyone’s progress). Prime Minister stated that the Central government … Read more
Rise of Jainism
Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is an ancient Indian religion. Followers of Jainism are called “Jains”, a word derived from the Sanskrit word Jina (victor) and connoting the path of victory in crossing over … Read more
Rise of Buddhism
Buddhism, religion, and philosophy that developed from the teachings of the Buddha (Sanskrit: “Awakened One”), a teacher who lived in northern India between the mid-6th and mid-4th centuries BCE (Before the Common Era). Spreading from … 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
Bhakti Movement (14th-16th Century)
Indian culture & civilization have undergone reformation & revitalization many times throughout the history of mankind. The Bhakti Movement was the outcome of rigidity in religion and the objects of worship. The Bhakti Movement Saints … Read more
Provincial Kingdoms of India
Deccan and Southern India The Vijayanagar Empire (1336-1672 AD) Vijayanagar Empire was ruled by four important dynasties and they are: Sangama (1336-1485 AD) Saluva (1485-1503 AD) Tuluva (1503-1570 AD) Aravidu (1570-1672 AD) Sangama Dynasty (1336-1485 … Read more