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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Dark age of Indian History as discussed by Harsh The concept of Dark age was put forward by the colonial historians to spread propaganda against the Indian civilization and to downgraded the image of Indians, to shattered the self-esteem of Indians and to justify their rule in India. H.H. Wilson and V.A. Smith were the
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Harshvardhana and Pushyabhuti dynasty as discussed by H. Kumar The Pushyabhutis were a small power in the north India during the second half of the 6th century AD. They emerged as a major power in north India during the reign of Harshvardhana. The main sources of information about the Pushyabhuti dynasty are Harshacharita written by
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Early Medieval age discussed by Harsh After the fall of Guptas as a major power in North India, the new regional principalities emerged in Indian subcontinent. The early Medieval denotes an intermediate period between the ancient and medieval period of Indian history. This period was roughly from 6th century AD to 12th century AD. Also
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Gupta age as Golden or classical age? discussed by Harsh Gupta empire was in existence from Mid-3rd century AD to Mid-6th Century BC but it was reached to its extent during the period c. 317 AD – c. 467 AD. Gupta age was presented as the Golden age by the Nationalist school of Indian History
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Gupta period Society discussed by Harsh Guptas were an important power in north India in the time period of c. 300 AD to c. 600 AD but it was not a pan-India empire as there were some powerful and independent empires in other parts of India. For example, Vakatakas were the major power in Deccan
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Vakatakas and other dynasties of Gupta Age by Harsh Guptas were an important power in north India in the time period of c. 300 AD to c. 600 AD but it was not a pan-India empire as there were some powerful and independent empires in other parts of India. For example, Vakatakas were the major
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Gupta empire was in existence from Mid-3rd century AD to Mid-6th Century BC but it was reached to its extent during the period c. 317 AD – c. 467 AD. Gupta age was presented as the Golden age by the Nationalist school of Indian History in the counter of Colonial School of Indian History. The
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Nature and Character of Gupta’s administration in words of Harsh The emergence of Guptas around the mid-3rd century marked the beginning of a new phase in Indian history. A number of great rulers sat on the throne during Gupta period. They were not only great conquerors but also very efficient administrators as well. The rulers
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Economy of Guptas in words of Harsh Gupta empire was in existence from Mid-3rd century AD to Mid-6th Century BC but it was reached to its extent during the period c. 317 AD – c. 467 AD. The age of Gupta empire was characterized by elements of continuity and change in economic life. During the
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