Hiuen Tsang was a Chinese traveller who visited India during the period of Harshavardhana. He has been described therefore as the “Prince of Pilgrims.” The Chinese traveller has given valuable accounts on the political, religious, economic, social conditions of Ancient times. He was a Buddhist monk and longed for knowing more of Buddhism. But without a visit […]
Read More »Banabhatta wrote Harshacharita, one of the greatest master piece in Sanskrit prose. This biography provides valuable information about the period of Harshavardahana. It is written in kavya style. His second great work, the prose romance Kadambari, is named for the heroine of the novel. The book describes the affairs of two sets of lovers through a series of incarnations. […]
Read More »SOCIO – ECONOMIC SYSTEM DURING GUPTA PERIOD 1.SOCIAL CONDITION Caste system began to assume more rigidity. The Brahman class occupying an important position. The division of the society was on the basis of Varna (colour) and different functions in the society. Usually marriage took place in the same caste. In the city separate dwelling quarters […]
Read More »Montesquieu: Intellectual revolution of the west or in Europe was started by Rene Descartes, Sir Issac Newton and John Locke. Industrial revolution was the cause for 17th and 18th century philosophical achievements and science and technology. It also resulted in the development of concept of cartesianism, anti-cartesianism and enlightenment. It also impacted the historical writing. […]
Read More »Harsha was the head of the all administrative, legislative, judicial and the first commander in the chief of the army. He earned the titles of Maharajadhiraja and Parambhattaraka. He was assisted by a council of ministers, and advised the king on internal and external administration. Avanti was the officer to look after war and peace. […]
Read More »THE KING King occupied the prominent place in the administration. The kingship was hereditary. But in some cases younger sons were nominated. The king possessed legislative, executive and judicial powers. Even though the king enjoyed great powers, he never behaved like a despot. The king is the law abiding monarch. Law was above the […]
Read More »North India after Gupta: North India after Gupta was divided into number of independent states. Some important were Maitrakas of Valabhi, Maukaris of Kannauj, Gurjaras of Rajputana , The Gaudas of Bengal, later Guptas of Malwa , Magadha and Pushyabhutis of Thaneswar . Vardhana Dynasty: The Pushyabhuti or Vardhana dynasty of Thaneswar played an important […]
Read More »Importance of Folklore Documentation and interpretation of traditional culture is the heart of folklore. It includes recording and analyzing these traditions along with historical and cultural information by using photographs, videos, audio recordings, drawings, and field notes. What counts as folklore collections? The folklore collections are not depended on one area alone. It varies from […]
Read More »Pallava History: Their origin is obscure. They defeated the Kalabras and occupied the country around Kanchi, while the Pandyas established themselves at Madurai. They became the new forces in the history of Tamil Nadu with the effective disappearance of the Kalabras. Dynasty founded by Vishnugopa who was captured and then liberated by Samudragupta. But the […]
Read More »Art and Architecture 8. Structural Development: Building activities were started, several layers of constructions were found in excavations. Use of burnt bricks for flooring and roofing was found. Construction of brick walls were also found in the excavations. 9. Pottery: Characteristic of pottery was red ware both plain and polished. Red pottery tecnic was found […]
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