The Gupta Empire was subjected to foreign aggression since the time of Skandagupta. During his reign the Huns, a nomadic tribe of Central Asia, broke into India by the unguarded passes on the north-west frontier. The Huns gradually came to be divided into two sections. One of the two proceeded … [Read more...]
Information about Satavahana Dynasty
Satavahana Dynasty Introduction: The fall of the Mauryas gave rise to a number of Brahmin dynasties and Satavahanas are one of them. Origin of Satavahanas: There are differences in opinion among historians. Some think that they are the same as the Satya-putas of Ashokan inscription. They are … [Read more...]
When was the Valmiki Ramayana written?
When was the Valmiki Ramayana written? Like all ancient events, works and personages, Ramayana also cannot be dated back correctly. We do not know precisely as to when this epic poem was composed. Our problem becomes still difficult when Sanskrit scholars pronounce that first 7 chapters of this … [Read more...]
Political Developments during the Later Vedic Age
The political developments of the Later Vedic age are not anything isolated from the Rig Vedic age. They are in fact a continuation of the Rig Vedic conditions and a slight improvement upon them. The Rig Vedic civilization consisted of the village civilization only. There was no mention of any … [Read more...]
Religious Life of Aryans
The Aryan people worshiped several gods and goddesses. In the religious scriptures, Rudra is termed as the great God and he is also called Shiva who is worshiped even up to this age by the common people. The religious spirit behind the worship and devotion of the people has undergone a … [Read more...]
Social and Economic Life during the Later Vedic Period
Social Life The society had undergone a very major change during the Later Vedic period. This period witnessed an introduction of the caste system that was not very well defined, but which had come to stay with all its attendant evils. It was during the Later Vedic age that the society was … [Read more...]
Brief Overview of Ancient Indian Literature
The Ancient Indian Literature consists of the four Vedas and the Upanishads. The four Vedas provides information regarding the development of early and the later Aryan civilization. The four Vedas are Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda. It took a very long time to compose the four … [Read more...]
Social, Religious and Political Life of Rig (Early) Vedic Aryans
Social Life: During the Rig Vedic period, both men and women were devoted to recreations of various kinds. Dancing and singing were enjoyed by both the sexes while horse races and gambling were the pastimes of the males only. This proves that there was ample time left to them for enjoying the … [Read more...]
Family Life of Aryans during the Rig Vedic Period
This article contains information about the family life of Aryan people during the Rig Vedic Period (also early Vedic Period). The family life of Aryan people were very simple, but very well organized under the headship of the eldest member of the family. The family system was based on the … [Read more...]
Economic Life of Aryans during Vedic Period
Economic Life of Aryans during Vedic Period: Agriculture was the main means of occupation and livelihood for the Aryans. The Slokas have referred to agriculture as a god and mercy for better crop and green grass for the animal has been sought by the devotees. References about canals and wells … [Read more...]
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