History

The Revolt of 1857: A Seed of Indian Nationalism The 1857 Revolt sowed the seeds of Indian nationalism, which lay dormant in the subconscious of the Indian people. It started the movement which became a continuous struggle against British rule, lasting until India achieved independence in 1947. Hence, the nature, character, and causes of this … Read more

SYLLABUS TOPICS Stone Age Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic – Occupation, Tools, Pottery, Settlements, Lifestyle, Prehistoric Art (Cave paintings). Chalcolithic – Early towns and settlements, Farming Cultures (Ahar, Malwa, Jorwe etc) , Pottery (Ochre colored), Dwelling and Burial practices Indus Valley Civilization- Bronze Age Origin, Geographical Extent, Cities and towns, Urban planning, Important structures, Agriculture, Trade and … Read more

Chola architecture is the period of the imperial Cholas who ruled Southern India, most parts of the current Tamil Nadu, a state of India from the period 850 to 1250 CE. This period of Cholas was the age of continuous innovation in the field of architecture and art. The Chola architecture was created utilizing the … Read more

Bahmani Kingdom Architecture The Bahmani sultans developed an architecture called Persianate-Indo-Islamic. It was well adapted by the Sultanates of the Deccan. Kalaburagi, the first capital of the Bahmani, is the place where Jami Masjid was built in 1367. It has perhaps the Bazaar Street in the fort, which is one of the earliest of its … Read more

Zahiruddin Muhammad to Babur (1526–1530) Who was the first Mughal emperor? The answer is Babur, the real founder of the Mughal dynasty. The race for power in Central was between Uzbeks- A Turkic ethnic group, Safavids (Shia Muslims of Iran), and Ottomans (Sunni Muslims of Turkish ethnic group). The Ottomans forced the ruler of Samarkand, … Read more

Who was the last powerful Mughal ruler? The last powerful Mughal ruler is Aurangzeb Alamgir (“World Conqueror”) ascended the royalty in 1658 after getting rid of all the rivals for the throne, Dara Shukoh, Shuja, and Murad, in a war of succession. He ruled for fifty years which can be divided into two equal parts. … Read more

Aurangzeb was ruthless against the rules in the Deccan and subdued the sultans of the Deccan. Also, he fought frequent battles against Sivaji and his policy of conquering Deccan and had the interest to bring entire south India under the control of the Mughals The Deccan policy of Aurangzeb was motivated by the policy of … Read more

Shah Jahan History In the tapestry of Mughal history, the name Shah Jahan resonates as a symbol of grandeur, architectural brilliance, and enduring love. The fifth emperor of the Mughal dynasty, Shah Jahan, ruled over the Indian subcontinent during the 17th century. His reign is often characterized by the construction of breathtaking monuments, most notably … Read more

Aurangzeb against Marathas The Marathas under Shivaji were a threat to Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb sent two of his great generals Shaista Khan and Jai Singh one after the other to capture Shivaji. Shivaji Arrest Jai Singh captured Shivaji and took him to Delhi but Shivaji managed to escape to the Deccan. Shivaji, employing guerrilla tactics, defied … Read more