Bhakti Movement (14th-16th Century)

Bhakti Movement

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

Mughal Empire

Babur The First Battle of Panipat Mughal

The beginning of the Mughal empire is conventionally dated to the victory by its founder Babur over Ibrahim Lodi, the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, in the First Battle of Panipat (1526). During the … Read more

Delhi Sultanate

Delhi Sultanate

Invasions by Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori into India ultimately resulted in the establishment of Turkish rule which is commonly known as Delhi Sultanate. Five different dynasties are collectively referred to as the Turkish … Read more

Harappan Civilization

Harappan Civilization

The Harappan Civilization flourished in the Indian subcontinent during the 3rd millennium B.C. It was a great civilization & pieces of evidence discovered during archaeological excavation through light on nature & character of this civilization. … Read more

Art and Cultures

Art and Culture, notes UPSC

One who is preparing for the UPSC Civil Services examination knows very well that he/she cannot ignore Art and Cultures notes. There are various notes are being scattered over the internet for Art and Cultures … Read more

Literary sources

Kalhana Rajatarangini, Literary SOurces

In the previous section, we already came through the definition of literary sources. But before starting this topic, we must go through the definition once again. Literary sources: The written evidence such as legends, manuscripts, edicts, … Read more

Indus Valley Civilization

Mohan Jodaro: Indus Valley Civilization

The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a Bronze Age civilization in the northwestern regions of South Asia, lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, and in its mature form from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. … Read more

Stone Age

Stone Age

History is divided into parts; pre-history, proto-history, and history.  Events occurring before the invention of writing are considered the domain of pre-history. It is generally represented by the three Stone Age. The period between prehistory … Read more

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

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