Art and Culture

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

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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 Gupta Era: A Triumph of Knowledge and Power (320-600 CE)

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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