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TRIPATITE STRUGGLE
TRIPARTITE (RASHTRAKUTAS, PRATIHARAS & PALAS)
After the disappearance of centralized politics in northern India, many states came into existence and struggle for supremacy among them. One of the political ambition of the period of 8th to 12th century was to conquer and ruled over the city of Kannauj which was a symbol of imperial power. Kannauj became the bone of contentment between the three powers i.e, the Rashtrajutas, Pratiharas and Palas. Ma…
SANGAM LITERATURE
SOCIETY OF EARLY HISTORICAL SOUTH INDIA AS REFLECTED BY THE SANGAM LITERATURE
The earliest literature of South India is represented by a group of texts in old Tamil, often collectively referred to as Sangam literature. It was composed between 3rd century BCE and the 3rd century CE. There are two kinds of Sangam poems- akam and puram. The theme of the akam poems were love while the theme of puram poems were mostly about war.
Due to their varied themes and authorship, Sangam …
POST MAURYAN DEVELOPMENT & HISTORY OF SATAVAHANAS
POST MAURYAN DEVELOPMENT (200 BC-300 AD)
* The most important political development of the post-Mauryan period was the advent of foreigners from the northwest. * The Bactrian Greeks came first, followed by the Shakas or the Scythian who hold their rule till the 4th century. * The Shaka was followed by the Parthians or Pahlavas. * The Parthians were followed by the Kushanas who eventually established themselves in the Indian soil. * Kanishka was the most famous Kushan ruler. * Th…
EMERGENCE, NATURE AND DECLINE OF MAURYAN EMPIRE
THE MAURYAN EMPIRE
* The founder of the Mauryan Empire was Chandragupta Maurya in 321 BC * The Mauryans (324-187) were successful in building an Empire that covered almost the entire subcontinent. * They are the first historical dynasty in the history of India. * Arthasatra was a book by Kautilya, the guide and mentor of Chandragupta Maurya. * It is the first India text to define a state. * Ashoka was the Mauryan king who was known for his adoption of dhamma. * Dhamma is the Prakr…
Post-Vedic Period
Post-Vedic Period Important pointsTo read full important points of Vedic-Period Click here * Post-Vedic period in the 6th century is marked by many new developments in different aspects of life.* There was widespread use of iron and iron technology.* Emergence of territorial states became a common feature by 500 BCE.* There was an emergence of socio-economic classes in North-India.* There was a transition from cattle rearing to agriculture as a primary occupation.* Towns has…
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Schedules of Indian Constitution
* FIRST SCHEDULE- Names of States and Union Territories* SECOND SCHEDULE-Privileges, allowances and emoluments of:President of IndiaSupreme Court JudgesHigh Court JudgesSpeaker of Lok Sabha and Deputy Speaker of Lok SabhaChairman of Rajya Sabha & Deputy Chairman of Rajya SabhaSpeaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assemblies of Indian StatesChairman and Deputy of Legislative Councils of the Indian StatesSupreme Court JudgesHigh Court JudgesComptroller and Auditor Gen…
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SALIENT FEATURES OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION
SALIENT FEATURES OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION
LENGTHIEST CONSTITUTION* India has the lengthiest written constitution in the world with articles 448 and 12 schedules.* Since 1950, Indian constitution has undergone many changes and amendments with many additional articles added to it.FRAMED FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES* Dr. B. R. Ambedkar took multiples from other countries while drafting constitution. * The basic structure is taken from the Government of India Act 1935.* Thus some modifi…
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