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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

The Vedic period or Vedic age (c. 1500 – c. 500 BCE), is the period in the history of the northern Indian subcontinent between the end of the urban Indus Valley Civilisation and second urbanization which began … Read more

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