Rajendra Chola I
Posted in History of India by Suraj Yadav On April 12, 2014
Rajendra Chola–I Rajendra Chola I, also known as Rajendra Chola the Great, like his father Rajaraja was equally important powerful king of Chola Empire. He ruled from 1012 A.D to 1044 A.D. Like the Rashtrakutas he directed his arms towards the north and
Short Paragraph on Aurangzeb (Mughal Emperor)
Posted in History of Mughal Empire by Suraj Yadav On April 12, 2014
Aurangzeb Aurangzeb captured the throne of his father Shah Jahan in a fratricidal war among his four sons Dara, Shuja, Aurangzeb and Murad. Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s reign of 50 years is divided into two phases. He spent the first phase of his
Origin of Kushana Empire
Posted in History of Ancient India by Neha Sharma On April 4, 2014
Origin of Kushana Empire The origin of Kushan Empire lies in mystery. However, historians have tried to trace the origin of Kushans. It is generally held that the Kushanas were a section of the Yue-chi. Some other scholars are of the opinion that
Western Satraps of Ujjaini
Posted in History of Ancient India by Neha Sharma On April 4, 2014
The western Satraps of Ujjaini belonged to the Kardamaka line, the earliest member of which was Yasmalika. The name Yasmalika is a Scythian name. The Kardamaka Kshatrapas of Ujjaini were the greatest rivals of the later Satavahana Empire. In Bana’s Harsha Charita Yasamalika
King Bhumaka
Posted in History of India by Neha Sharma On April 4, 2014
Bhumaka King Bhumaka was a western Satrap ruler of the Kshaharata clan. We have no detailed information about the rule of Bhumaka. On the basis of a number of coins of Bhumaka found usually in the coastal regions of Gujarat and Kathiawar
Kshatrapas (Satraps)
Posted in History of India by Neha Sharma On April 4, 2014
Kshatrapas The Sakas called their local governors or rulers as Satraps or Kshatrapas. This was derived from a Persian term meaning Provincial governor. The Sakas followed the system of stationing two Satrips, one senior and one junior, in every province. The senior
Ashoka’s Dhamma Policy
Posted in History of Ancient India by Neha Sharma On April 4, 2014
Ashoka’s Dhamma Policy The Dhamma Policy of Emperor Ashoka the Great was guided with the mission of social welfare. We have a clear and precise idea about the constituents of Ashoka’s Dhamma from the attributes he mentions that fall under the term
Kalinga War
Posted in History of Ancient India by Neha Sharma On April 4, 2014
Kalinga War Ashoka had given ample evidence of his ability as a soldier and a statesman even before becoming the king. He was the Viceroy of Ujjain and when there was a rebellion in Taxila and the situation went out of hands
King Bimbisara
Posted in History of Ancient India by Neha Sharma On April 4, 2014
King Bimbisara was a great ruler of Magadha Empire. In the Puranas it has been mentioned that Barhdratha dynasty ruled first at Magadha to be followed by the Pradyot dynasty which was in its turn followed by Sishunaga dynasty. It has also been
Kujula Kadphises
Posted in History of Ancient India by Neha Sharma On April 4, 2014
Kujula Kadphises Kujula Kadphises (also Kadphises I) is believed to be the founder of Kushan Dynasty in India. He was originally the Chief of one of the divisions of the Yue-chi who ultimately succeeded is bringing other divisions to subjection and made himself the