What is History? The study of past is called ‘History’. The word ‘history’ is derived from Greek word ‘Historia’ that means research or investigation, and the information we get after the investigation is known as History. Q.1 What is the primary purpose of studying history? A) To Predict Future Events B) To Understand Past Events … Read more
The Hindu Puranas describes Maurya’s as Shudras. The Junagarh Rock Inscription of Rudradaman suggest that the Maurya’s might be Vaishaya. The Buddhist books on the other hand try to link the Maurya dynasty with Sakya Kshatriya clan to which Gautam Buddha belonged. Here are 50 Gk Question and Answer about Maurya Empire. Q.1 Who was … Read more
Gupta Period The period from 320 AD to 550 AD is regarded as the Gupta Age in the history of ancient India. This period is regarded as the ‘Golden Age’ in the history of ancient India as the country witnessed all-round progress during the reign of the Gupta dynasty. The best works in the fields … Read more
Gupta dynasty ruled from 319 to 540 AD, is often called as the “Golden Age” of India due to its significant achievements in arts, science, and culture. Gupta dynasty was founded by Sri Gupta, the empire reached its zenith under the rule Chandragupta II. This period saw the boom of classical Sanskrit literature, including the … Read more
The Pushyabhuti dynasty, also known as the Vardhana dynasty, ruled northern India during the 6th and 7th centuries AD. Its most powerful ruler was king Harsha (also known as Harshavardhana), who reigned from 606 to 647 AD. Harsha united much of northern India after the fall of the Gupta Empire, adopting a period of peace … Read more