Guru Nanak Dev is one of the most revered Guru because of his noble teachings. This article takes you through the biography, teachings of Guru Nanak Dev. Do you know that Sikhism is based on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev? He is not just a spiritual master, but also a philosopher, poet, … [Read more...] about Guru Nanak Dev: First Guru of Sikhism
Indian History Notes
Indian Theatre Forms
Indian theatre has existed for almost 5000 years. Sanskrit theatre, which first appeared sometime in the second century BC, was the earliest type of Indian theatre. Read more to find a one-stop solution for theatre forms in India. Classical Sanskrit Theatre The Sanskrit word "nataka" derives from … [Read more...] about Indian Theatre Forms
Women Freedom Fighters: The Unsung Heroines
Are you curious to find out more about the significant but unsung women freedom fighters who influenced the Indian National Movement? To learn more, keep reading. A topic for the UPSC Mains 2021 Essay exam was "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." The topic's main draw was women's … [Read more...] about Women Freedom Fighters: The Unsung Heroines
Gandhian Philosophy
Mahatma Gandhi in India is considered the Father of the Nation. Gandhiji's life was his lesson. Read to know more about Gandhian philosophies. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi was a unique personality. What made him special? What were his views? What is the … [Read more...] about Gandhian Philosophy
Carnatic And Hindustani Music: Differences and Similarities
We love to hear music right? Some of us are singers too. Do you wish to know more about music and its classification? Read more about this topic. Do you know the difference between Carnatic and Hindustani music? Are there any similarities between them? First, let's discuss the origin of … [Read more...] about Carnatic And Hindustani Music: Differences and Similarities
Direct Action Day: The Great Calcutta Killings
During the 72 hours of unrestrained bloodshed, vultures dined on the thousands of corpses that were left unclaimed on the streets of Calcutta. The "Great Calcutta Killings" provided conclusive evidence that India would eventually have to be divided. Read further to know more about Direct Action … [Read more...] about Direct Action Day: The Great Calcutta Killings
The Deccan Sultanates
The Deccan Sultanates were five states that became independent after the break up of the Bahmani Sultanate. Read here to know more about them. The Bahmani Sultanate started declining in the 1500s and fully declined after 1518 when Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire defeated the last … [Read more...] about The Deccan Sultanates
Bahmani Sultanate
The Bahmani sultanate was an Islamic kingdom in the Deccan region rivaling the Vijayanagara empire. Read here to know more about the sultanate. During the rule of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, two new kingdoms arose in the south, the Vijayanagara empire in 1336 and the Bahmani Sultanate which broke from … [Read more...] about Bahmani Sultanate
Vijayanagara Kingdom
The Vijayanagara empire was one of the most powerful kingdoms that rose in medieval times. Read here to know more about the establishment and rule. The rise of regional kingdoms in the medieval period started as the Delhi Sultanate weakened. The last dynasties of the sultanate Sayyid and Lodi … [Read more...] about Vijayanagara Kingdom
Regional Kingdoms of Medieval India
Post Tughlaq dynasty’s end, many regional kingdoms rose in medieval India. Read here to learn about the important kingdoms of the period. After Timur's invasion in 1398, Delhi's Sultan Mahmud Tughlaq fled to Gujarat and Malwa region. The sultanate started disintegrating and many regional kingdoms … [Read more...] about Regional Kingdoms of Medieval India