Red Fort is a world heritage site that is very iconic in its architectural details. Situated in Delhi, this fort is an ideal example to showcase Mughal architectural style of those times. History To Shahjahan belongs the glory of having beautified Delhi with magnificent buildings – the Jama … [Read more...]
Brief History of India: Ancient, Medieval and Modern History
Introduction: There are three main phases of the Indian history: Pre-historic and Ancient era, the Medieval era, and the Modern era. Prehistoric and Ancient Era (Prehistoric era up to 1187 CE) Fossil records shows that India was inhabited as early as the Middle Pleistocene period. The Soan Valley … [Read more...]
Doctrine of Lapse (Annexation Policy Devised by Lord Dalhousie)
Doctrine of Lapse Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy. During his regime in India, Lord Dalhousie devised and adopted the policy of doctrine of lapse which enabled him to annex quite a number of States. The main principles of his thesis were not entirely his but had been known to Indian … [Read more...]
Pallava Architecture
The caves and temples of the Pallava days have a very refined stone-cutting and engraving. The temples of Kanchi are the best examples of the art of architecture of the Pallavas. The five chariots of Mahabalipuram have been named after the five Pandavas which are Shiva temples. The Sahadeva, Dharma … [Read more...]
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar (Early life, Career and Contribution) - Biography
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar, also known as Vidyasagar or Sagar, was born in 1820, at Birsing, a village in the district of Midnapur. The word ‘Vidyasagar’ means the ‘Ocean of Learning’. It is a sort of degree given to a learned man. The title of Vidyasagar was given to many people; but only … [Read more...]