Chalukya of Badami, Pallavas, Pandyas
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Chalukya, Pallava, Pandyas 600 AD: 3 Main Kingdoms in South: Chalukya (Badami); Pallava (Kanchi); Pandyas (Madurai) Primary Language: Sanskrit Rise of agrarian economy + No megaliths + Decline in trade…
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Ancient India History
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Ancient India history spans from the Indus Valley Civilization (circa 3300–1300 BCE) to the early medieval period. It includes the rise of the Vedic culture, the Maurya and Gupta empires, and the development of major religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Key achievements include advancements in science, mathematics, art, and architecture, as well as the creation of significant texts like the Vedas, Upanishads, and epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana
Harshavardhana (606 – 647 AD)
Harshavardhana (606 – 647 AD) After Gupta’s decline, Harshavardhana, a ruler of Thanesar, Haryana extended his authority over all fiduciaries Harshavardhana made Kannauj his capital & seat of power &…
Gupta Empire (400 – 600 AD)
Gupta Empire (400 – 600 AD) On ruins of Kushan Empire rose Gupta Empire Constituted majority of UP & Bihar Main center of power at Prayag (Allahabad) Founder of Gupta…
Cheras, Cholas & Pandyas
Cheras, Cholas & Pandyas “During Sangam age south India was ruled by 3 dynasties namely Cheras, Cholas & Pandyas” Cheras (Keralaputras) Capital > Vanji Seaports > Muziri & Tondi Emblem…
Sangam Age: 300 – 600 AD
Sangam Age: 300 – 600 AD Sangam Age: 300 – 600 AD Assembly of poets Mainly patronized by Pandayas Divided in 2 parts Narrative 18 major works (Melkannakku) Mainly on…
Foreign invasion of NW India: Shakas, Parthians, Kushanas
Foreign invasion of NW India: Shakas, Parthians, Kushanas Foreign invasion of NW India Bactrians & Parthians (Iranians) became independent from Syrian (Greek) rule around 300 BC Around 200 BC, B.C.…
Post Mauryan India: Sungas Dynasty, Satavahanas
Post Mauryan India: Sungas Dynasty, Satavahanas Post Mauryan India After Ashoka’s death, his successors were not able to keep the vast Mauryan kingdom intact. Provinces started declaring independence. N-W India…
Mauryan Empire (321 – 184 BC)
Mauryan Empire (321 – 184 BC) Literary Sources Kautilya’s Arthshashtra Written in Sanskrit by Chanakya / KauFtilya / Vishnugupta / Indian Machiavelli Contains 15 books & 180 chapters; with main…
Iranian (Persian) & Macedonian (Greek) Invasion
Iranian (Persian) & Macedonian (Greek) Invasion Persian Invasion (550 BC) Contemporary to reign of Bimbisara, Persian attacked N-W front of India & Magadha continued to rise in N-E & Central-north…
Mahajanapadas & Rise of Magadha
Mahajanapadas & Rise of Magadha Mahajanapadas Budhhist literature Angutara Nikaya gives a list of 16 great kingdoms or Mahajanapadas in the beginning of 6th century B.C Major reason of the…
