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Puranic Genealogies – Historiographical Traditions in Early India

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The scope of history today has expanded considerably. History is no longer a chronicle of kings. Still, historians have sought to include histories of everything, from classes regarded as marginal and insufficient to regions considered peripheral. Considering this scope of history, the writings in ancient India, like Puranic genealogies, are very narrow in nature and […]

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Chola Empire – Local Self-Governing Bodies

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The Chola Empire was one of the most important empires of South India during the medieval and ancient period. The Uttarmerur inscription of the Chola king, Parantaka provides detailed information about the local self-governing bodies of Cholas. This inscription established that decentralization of power was an important characteristic of the Chola politic-administration system. Also Read:

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Maratha State – Politico-Administration and Financial System

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The emergence of the Maratha state was one of the major developments of the 17th century as added a new chapter in the history of India. They were one of the strongest powers of their ages. It was the achievements of Shivaji which made the Marathas a major power in 17th century. Maharaja Shivaji had

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Sufi Movement – Ideas and Impact on Society

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The establishment of Turkish rule in India during c. 1192 AD after defeating Prithvi Raj Chauhan. The establishment of Turkish rule in India brought number of changes in Indian society. Sufi saints came to India along with these Turkish rulers and propagated their ideas. They originally belonged to Persia but once they entered India, it

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Bhakti Movement – Rise and Impact on Society

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Bhakti movement was an intellectual and religious movement in India during 14th to 16th century. It was a pan-India movement which was propagated by Bhakti saints throughout the length and breadth of country. It focused on the direct relation between devotee and God. This movement was basically focused on the revival of the good elements

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18th Century – Debates on Its Characterization

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During 18th century number of important changes occur in India. This century is known as the transition age from Medieval period to Modern period. Another important transition was advent of British rule in India which eventually vanishes Mughal empire in India as in c. 1857, Bahadur Shah Jafar was sent to jail in Burma, was

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