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
Rhythms of the Soul: A Vibrant Tapestry of Indian Musical Heritage (1500 Words) Introduction to Indian Music Indian music is the oldest and one of the most diversified musical traditions in the world. It is thousands of years old, threaded with religious, cultural, and social relationships. Although Indian music has its development through different phases, … Read more
Tranquebar Tales: Denmark’s Forgotten Gateway to India (17th century) Introduction Indian history is more often than not narrated through the experiences of the British, Portuguese, and Dutch. Though not very audible, the Danes made up an important but relatively low-profile part of Indian history, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Danish East India … Read more
The Bold Explorers: Portuguese Voyages that Shaped Indian Waters (1505 to 1961) Introduction The arrival of the Portuguese in India marked a turning point in sub-continental history and the advent of European colonization in the entire Asian continent. For more than four hundred years following the first expedition by Vasco da Gama in 1498, the … Read more
The Rashtrakutas: Unyielding Force of the Ancient World (8th to the 10th century CE) The Rashtrakutas were among the strongest and most impressive dynasties of Indian history, ruling from the mid-8th century to the 10th century. The Rashtrakutas are well known for their contribution to Indian architecture and art, administration, literature, and religious development besides … Read more
Peshwas: The Torchbearers of Maratha Valor and Glory (1713 to 1818) Introduction The Peshwas had a significant position as prime ministers of the Maratha Empire within India during the 18th century. These pivotal developments led to the administration and expansion of the empire. Subsequent to the weakened central authority of the Chhatrapati rulers, they developed … 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