Sculpting a New Era: Post-Mauryan Art and its Enduring Charm 1400 Words The 200 BCE-300 CE was one of the most vital eras that Indian art underwent. Post the Mauryan decline, it had changed hands among different sets of dynasties; among them the Shungas, the Satavahanas, the Kushans, and the Western Kshatrapas held sway. All … Read more
The Indian Feudalism – Silent Suffering: The Forgotten Voices of Feudal India (1700 Words) Indian feudalism is a term used to describe the socio-economic and political order that emerged in ancient and medieval India, with the ownership of land and control over peasants being the centerpieces in social hierarchy and in power play. This was … Read more
Unyielding Empire: The Pallavas Triumph Over Time and Tide (4th to the 9th century CE) The Pallavas were one of the most influential South Indian dynasties, ruling in main southern parts of India, particularly in regions that come under the Tamil-speaking regions, from around the 4th to the 9th century CE. They have played a … Read more
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
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
The Gupta Era: A Triumph of Knowledge and Power (320-600 CE) INTRODUCTION The Gupta period is essentially regarded as being the Golden Age of India. It roughly spans around 320 CE to 550 CE. During this time, outstanding work had been done in the fields of arts, literature, science, and mathematics, and especially philosophy, among … Read more
Glory of the Mauryan Dynasty: A Triumph of Unity and Power Chandragupta Maurya established the Mauryan Empire in 321 BCE. It is one of the most remarkable empires of the Indian ancient period. In its full potential under Emperor Ashoka, it played the role of a base for unity in Indian politics and culture for … Read more
Rise of the Mahajanapadas: A Legacy Forged in Blood and Valor (6th to 4th Century BCE) The first manifestation in ancient India, of complex structures of politics, was the Mahajanapadas. Most people are familiar with these territorial states between the 6th and 4th century BCE in which they made up the entire Indian subcontinent’s political, … Read more