Thangka Painting Upsc

Thangka Painting Upsc

Thangka Painting Thangka paintings are commonly practiced in the states of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Arunachal Pradesh. Thangka painting plays a significant role in showcasing the artistic traditions of the region. Thangka paintings in Arunachal Pradesh often depict various aspects of Buddhist iconography, including representations of Buddha, Bodhisattvas, and other deities. These intricate paintings … Read more

Folk paintings of India Upsc

Folk paintings of India Upsc

Pattachitra It is traditional paintings of Odisha, where no pencil or charcoal is used but rather a brush is used to draw the outlines. These paintings have themes that are inspired by the Jagannath and the Vaishnava cult. Warli Painting These paintings are by the indigenous people who live in Gujarat and Maharashtra knowns as … Read more

Bahmani Kingdom Culture Upsc

Bahmani Kingdom Culture Upsc

The Bahmani ruler believed that they were the descendants of Iranian legend “Bahman” and also had Persian as their mother tongue. They patronized the culture, literature, language of the Persians, or the Persian way of life. The Alauddin Bahman Shah converted thousands of women and children to Islam who were captured from Carnatic rules. These … Read more

Salient features of indian society upsc

salient features of indian society upsc

India is a vibrant and complex tapestry of cultures, traditions, and social dynamics that make it one of the most unique societies in the world. Let’s explore the remarkable salient features that define the Indian social landscape. Diversity: The Cornerstone of Indian Society India is a living testament to unity in diversity. The society is … Read more

Shaikhzadas in Mughal empire Upsc

Shaikhzadas in Mughal empire Upsc

Shaikhzadas in Mughal empire The term “Shaikhzadas” generally refers to the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic contexts. In the Mughal Empire, where the rulers and a significant portion of the population were adherents of Islam, including many descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, the term could be used to refer to individuals belonging to … Read more

Classical dances of India Upsc

Classical dances of India Upsc

Classical dances of India Classical dances of India are recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi. It includes Bharatanatyam, Katak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam. These mentioned dances are major classical dances of India. Also, the Culture Ministry of the Government of India includes Chhau in its classical list. These dances represent a unity of … Read more

Economic impact of British rule in India Upsc

Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors Tnpsc

This post is written for the topic “Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors Tnpsc“. The Social and Cultural impact includes the abolition of evil social practices such as Sati, Child Marriage, Infanticides, Human sacrifices etc. Also, western ideas such as Human rights, Freedom, Equality, and Liberty were the cultural effect that came along with … Read more

Last phase struggle for India Independence Upsc

Last phase struggle for India independence

The Second World War and National Movement In 1937 elections were held under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1935. Congress Ministries were formed in seven states of India. On 1 September 1939, the Second World War broke out. The British Government without consulting the people of India involved the country in … Read more

* * All the Notes in this blog, are referred from Tamil Nadu State Board Books and Samacheer Kalvi Books. Kindly check with the original Tamil Nadu state board books and Ncert Books.