Indian History Notes

The Vedic Civilization was the way of life and customs that prevailed in the Vedic period (1500-600 BCE). It existed during the Bronze Age and early Iron Age. The civilization is attributed to the Indo-Aryan tribes that lived at that time. Read here to learn more about the Vedic civilization. The … [Read more...] about Vedic Civilization

How Mahajanapadas evolved in Indian territory? How many Mahajanapadas were there? Which was the most powerful Mahajanapada? Read further to know more. The "Janapadas "term indicates that the places with various types of human settlements came to receive geographical titles for the first time in … [Read more...] about Mahajanapadas

The Vedas are considered the oldest Hindu texts. The four Vedas are the best source of ancient Indian literature which originated during the Vedic age. They were orally passed on through generations before being documented. Read here to learn about the features and classification of Vedas. The … [Read more...] about The Vedas: Features and Types

Schools of Buddhism developed after the death of Buddha to propagate his teachings. The schools over the years have been interpreted in different ways giving rise to numerous subsects and movements. Read here to learn about the major schools of Buddhism. Buddhism is a way of life that is founded … [Read more...] about Schools of Buddhism

What are the major temples in India? Why are they significant? Read further to know more about it. India is known for its diverse and unique temple architecture, which has evolved over thousands of years. Some of the major temple architecture styles in India are the Dravidian style, Nagara style, … [Read more...] about Famous Temples in India

Anglo-Nepalese war (1814-16) or the Gorkha war was fought between the kingdom of Nepal and British forces of the East India Company. The war ended with the Treaty of Sugauli (1816). Read here to learn about the significant events of the war. The British East India Company (EIC) lost numerous … [Read more...] about Anglo-Nepalese War (1814-16)

Anglo-Burmese wars (1824-1885) were British India’s most expensive and longest wars. The war began when the expanding empire of the Konbaung dynasty knocked the borders of British India in the northeastern region. Read here to learn more about the three Anglo-Burmese Wars. The Burmese Konbaung … [Read more...] about Anglo-Burmese Wars

The three Anglo-Afghan Wars (1839-1919) saw Great Britain, operating out of its base in India, wanting to control the neighboring Afghanistan to oppose Russian influence there. The first war was of great significance historically for Afghanistan and the British. Read here to learn more. The … [Read more...] about Anglo-Afghan Wars (1839-1919)

The Four Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799) were fought between the British East India Company and the state of Mysore. The four wars were spread over four decades filled with numerous battles, sieges, and ruthless warfare. Read here to learn about the events of the Anglo-Mysore wars. The Mysore … [Read more...] about Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799)

The Carnatic Wars were a direct result of the English-French rivalry in Europe and India. These were a series of military conflicts during the 18th century in the Carnatic region, especially around the Hyderabad state. There were three Carnatic wars fought between 1744 and 1763. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Carnatic Wars: The Anglo-French Rivalry in India