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Ashoka, the third emperor of the legendary Maurya dynasty, was among the most prominent kings of the ancient Indian subcontinent. He efficiently reigned over a practically pan-Indian political entity between 268 and 232 BCE. His renunciation of violence, the establishment of the notion of Dhamma (virtuous social behaviour), and promotion of Buddhism are his most […]

About Chanakya Chanakya, also known as Vishnu Gupta, grew up in a Brahman family and went to Taxila for his studies (now in Pakistan). He was said to know medicine and astrology, and it’s thought he was familiar with Zoroastrians’ introduction of Greek and Persian learning to India. Some sources claim he was a Zoroastrian

Kashi is one of the Sapta Puri or seven holy places in Hinduism. Just as all devout Muslims visit Mecca, devout Hindus struggle to get past when they go to Kashi at least earlier. Hindus also believe that dying in Kashi could liberate them from the cycle of life and death, or the samsara.The megacity

Kushan Rule: An Overview Kushans, also known as Kuei-Shang, are considered one of the five Great Yueh-chi (tribes) principalities that resided in the Chinese frontier or central Asia. With time, Kushans acquired dominance over the other Yuezhi tribes, and it was in the first century A.D. that they moved eastwards towards India after defeating the

Kaniska, moreover known as Kanishka, Chinese Chia-ni-se-chia (thrived 1st century CE), was the greatest ruler of the Kushan dynasty who reigned over the northern region of the Indian subcontinent, Afghanistan, and perhaps regions of Central Asia north of the Kashmir area. He is, though, primarily considered an immense patron of Buddhism. The majority of what

Kamboja Mahajanapada has been part of several controversies as it is mentioned in many languages like Sanskrit, Pali, Greek, Roman, Chinese and other languages. Kamboja’s footprints have been located in several areas in India like Sindh, Balochistan, Mathura, Ayodhya, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and others. Besides, the footprints have also been found in other countries like

There was a rapid rise of Jainism in India and it deeply influenced Indian culture. Jainism has been an integral part of Indian culture for some millions of years now. However, there was a significant growth and spread of Jainism during the lifetime of Lord Mahavir in the sixth century B.C. He travelled to different

There is some valuable information about Jainism – Origin, Principles and Tenets which are given here in a concise form.  Read on to know more. .  Jainism is one of the most ancient religions of the world and it originated in India. Millions of people across the globe still practice Jainism. People who are followers

Jainism: An Overview Jainism is one of the oldest ancient Indian religions. According to some traditions, it is believed that Jainism is as old as the Vedic religion The name Jainism has been derived from the Sanskrit verb ji, which implies ‘to conquer’. It represents the ascetic battle that Jain renunciants are believed to fight

Irrigation Methods in the Indus Valley Civilization Irrigation Methods:  Indus Valley Civilization protected their crops with slings and clays of balls. They also built walls to protect them from floods. They used irrigation canals to bring water from the river to their crops Many scholars now believe that climate change is responsible for the decline