• Female Philosopher: Hipparchia of Maroneia

    Hipparchia of Maroneia was a Cynic philosopher, and wife of Crates of Thebes.

  • List of the Important Republics during Sixth Century India

    The Gupta Dynasty came into power in 275 AD. Their origin is obscure. The first two kings of this dynasty- Srigupta and Gatotkacha were satisfied with the title of Maharaja. Here, we are sharing the name of titles adopted by the Gupta Kings as revision capsule in list-form which will be very helpful to those who are preparing for Government jobs.

  • Archaeological Sites in India: Talatal Ghar

    Talatal Ghar is located in Rangpur, 4 Km from the present day Sibsagar, Assam, India.

  • Famous Existentialists: Colin Henry Wilson

    Colin Henry Wilson is a prolific English writer who first came to prominence as a philosopher and novelist.

  • Interim Government: First Government of Independent India

    On 2nd September 1946, the newly-elected Constituent Assembly formed interim government of India which existed till 15th August 1947. The executive branch of the interim government was served by the viceroy’s executive council ,headed by the Viceroy of India.Since colonial rule it was for the first time that the Government of India was in Indian's hand.

    May 24, 2016

  • Delhi Sultanate: Balban (Slave Dynasty)

    Balban was a slave of Iltutmish and belonged to the Illabari tribe of the Turks. Initially he got the menial jobs but later on he progressed in his career by becoming first the chief huntsman of Raziya. He served under his sultan Nasir-ud-din Mahmud as his right hand for 20 years and crushed all the rebellions whether outside the court or inside the court. Following his master’s death, Balban ascended the throne in February 1265 AD.

    Jul 18, 2015

  • Cultural Development during Mughal Era

    Mughal ruler such as Babur, Humayun, Akbar and Jahangir were known to spread cultural development in our country. The maximum works in this field was done during Mughal rule. Mughal rulers were fond of culture; therefore all were in the support of spreading education. The Mughal traditions highly influenced the palaces and forts of many regional and local kingdoms.

    Sep 14, 2015

  • Economic and Social Life in “Later Vedic Period”

    The period that followed Rig Vedic Age is known as Later Vedic Age. This age witnessed the composition of three later Veda Samhitas namely, the Samveda Samhita, the Yajurveda Samhita, the Atharvaveda Samhita as well as Brahmanas and the Upanishads of all the four Vedas and later on the two great epics—the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.

    Jul 22, 2015

  • The Rashtrakutas

    The origin of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty has been a disputable subject and has been debated over the previous decades by historians. The varying views basically revolve around issues, for example, the home of the most punctual precursors of the medieval Rashtrakutas and the relationship between the few Rashtrakuta lines that ruled little kingdoms in Northern and focal India and the Deccan in the sixth century - seventh century.

    Oct 14, 2015

  • Environment Philosopher: John O'Neill

    John O'Neill is a philosopher. He is professor of Political Economy at the University of Manchester.

    Jul 22, 2015

  • Scientist: Johann Elert Bode

    Johann Elert Bode is credited with the discovery of Bode's Galaxy (M81). Comet Bode (C/1779 A1) is named after him; its orbit was calculated by Erik Prosperin.

    Jul 22, 2015

  • Post Gupta Dynasties in Indian Peninsula

    During the end of 5th century A.D. the Gupta Empire began to disintegrate. Along with this breakdown Imperial Guptas, Magadha and its capital Patliputra also lost their importance. Therefore, Post Gupta Period was very turbulent in nature. Five major powers immersed in north India after the fall of the Guptas. These powers were: The Hunas, The Maukharis, The Maitrakas, The Pushyabhutis, The Gaudas.

    Jul 23, 2015

  • Archaeological Sites in India: Ahmednagar Fort

    The Ahmednagar Fort is located in the heart of the city of Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.

    Jul 23, 2015

  • Anti-Rowlatt Satyagraha

    Anti-Rowlatt Satyagraha movement was started by Gandhi Ji against The Rowlatt Act,1919 for the exclusion of freedom of press and detention without trial & set up a Satyagraha Sabha on 24th February 1919 at Bombay. As, the Rowlatt Act empowers the Britishers regarding the suspension of the right of Habeas Corpus.

    May 24, 2016

  • Marxist Theorists: Alexander Theodore Callinicos

      Alexander Theodore Callinicos is a Trotskyist political theorist, a member of the Central Committee of the Socialist Workers Party and its International Secretary, and is Professor of European Studies at King's College London.  Alexander Theodore Callinicos is a Trotskyist political theorist, a member of the Central Committee of the Socialist Workers Party and its International Secretary, and is Professor of European Studies at King's College London.   

    May 24, 2016
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