Dominion and Legacy: The Fearless Conquests of Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori (10th to 12th centuries)

Dominion and Legacy: The Fearless Conquests of Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori (10th to 12th centuries) The early Muslim invasions of the Indian subcontinent were a landmark in the subcontinent’s history. Of these two key figures who played a pivotal role in invading it, it is the political, cultural, and social systems that change … Read more

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: The Guardian of Freedom and Honor (17th century)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: The Guardian of Freedom and Honor (17th century) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is one of India’s prominent figures, held in the highest esteem because of his bravery, vision, and leadership during the establishment of the Maratha Empire in the 17th century. Not only do the great deeds he performed during that time stand … Read more

Aurangzeb and the Fading Glory of the Mughal Empire (1658 to 1707)

Aurangzeb and the Fading Glory of the Mughal Empire (1658 to 1707) Aurangzeb Alamgir, 1658-1707, was the last of the six great emperors of the Mughal Empire in India. His reign was at the height of the empire’s expansionist phase, and yet his policies contributed immensely to its own downfall. His greatest qualities perhaps are … Read more

The Pratiharas: Guardians of Valor and Honor (8th to 11th century CE)

The Pratiharas: Guardians of Valor and Honor (8th to 11th century CE) A Technological History of The Pratiharas The Gurjara-Pratiharas, or simply the Pratiharas, were one of the most prominent dynasties of northern India during the early medieval period, which spans between the 8th and the 11th centuries. Important in Indian history, the rise of … Read more

The Palas: A Testament to Strength and Spirit (8th to the 12th century)

The Palas: A Testament to Strength and Spirit (8th to the 12th century)  An Overview of Their Empire, Contributions and Legacy The Palas were one of the grand Indian dynasties in history, especially for Bengal and Bihar, marked for their influence in the sectors of governance, culture, and the spreading of Buddhism. The house ruled … Read more

Warlords of the Deccan: The Unstoppable Chalukya Empire (6th to 8th centuries CE) 

Warlords of the Deccan: The Unstoppable Chalukya Empire (6th to 8th centuries CE)  One of the most powerful dynasties in southern and central India was that of the Chalukyas, with a history which spreads over many centuries divided into three independent but concurrent branches of the Early or Western Chalukyas, the Eastern Chalukyas, and the … Read more

Harshavardhana: The Last Great Emperor of North India (590-647 CE)

Harshavardhana: The Last Great Emperor of North India (590-647 CE) Harshavardhana, also spelled as Harsha, was one of the most important rulers in Indian history who ruled over a large portion of North India during the 7th century CE. His reign marks a culminating point in Indian history, especially the last great Hindu emperor of … Read more

Sangam Period: The Golden Age of Tamil Civilization (3rd Century BC to The 3rd Century AD)

Sangam Period: The Golden Age of Tamil Civilization (3rd Century BC to The 3rd Century AD) The Sangam period around 300 BCE – 300 CE stands as one of the most outstanding moments in the history of South India, especially in the Tamil area. Named after ancient Tamil Sangams or academies of poets and scholars, … Read more