Give the nationality and contribution of the following famous figures in History: – Zoroaster Leo Tolstoy Picasso Freud Charles Darwin Edison Dayanand Saraswati Ashoka The Kingdom of Vijaynagar Harihara and Bukka Akbar Lord Bentinck Sardar Patel Zoroaster A Persian reformer and the founder of “Zoroastrianism”. He is supposed to be the author of the hymns called Gathes. Leo Tolstoy A … Read More
[Part 1] Short Answers UPSC – History Random Topics
We will learn writing short answers of different topics of Ancient, Medieval and Modern History. Writing short answers of the given topic is not an easy task. You have to be precise and accurate while writing short answers. UPSC also needs 200 words answer writing these days in its mains examination. Here we are giving you some samples of history … Read More
Brief Note on Mountbatten Plan of June 3, 1947
The representatives of the Muslim League from the Muslim-majority provinces boycotted the Constituent Assembly formed to frame a new Constitution for India. Communal riots broke out in different parts of the country. The Congress, though, in power at the Centre could not control the situation, as law and order was the responsibility of the provinces. To solve the political and … Read More
Marshall’s Definition of Economics and its Criticism
Alfred Marshall was one of the pioneers of modern economics. His approach to Economics as a science is unique and peculiar. However it has met strong criticism as well. It will be interesting to know his definition of economics. Below an attempt has been made to throw light on Marshall’s views on Economics. Features of Marshall’s Definition of Economics Study of … Read More
Key Features and Distribution Pattern of Rainfall in India
As we all know India falls in the monsoon climatic region. Rainfall is the backbone of Indian agriculture and economic activities. Below we will have a look at the key features of Indian monsoon as well as its distribution pattern. Features of Rainfall in India Rainfall in India mainly occurs in the months of July, August and September. The Indian … Read More
Download SSC CGL 2017 Admit Card for All Regions
SSC (Staff Selection Commission) has finally released the Admit Card for SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) Examination 2017. Now students belong to Northern, Southern, North Eastern, Central, Western and Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka Kerala, Southern, Eastern, North Western regions can download their admit card from the links given below. Let us tell you that the SSC CGL 2017 Tier 1 exam … Read More
Date of SSC CGL 2016 Exam’s Final Result Announced
After a long wait, SSC CGL finally announced the date of final result of SSC CGL 2016. As per the SSC (Staff Selection Commission) official notice released on 28.07.2017, students will get their final results likely on 4 th August, 2017 at sharp 6:00 pm. Hence students who are eagerly waiting for the results are requested to keep an eye on … Read More
How were Indus Valley and Vedic Civilizations different from each other?
The Indus Valley Civilization was definitely older than the Vedic Civilization. Whether the two civilizations formed parts of the same civilization is a topic of hot discussion amongst historians. According to a school of scholars the two were of different origins. Some other think that the two civilizations were the same but there timing was widely apart. Whatever it might … Read More
Outcome of World War II – World History
In this article we are mentioning few points regarding the outcome or consequences of World War II. As we all know the main theater of conflict was in Europe, hence this war had the greatest impact on this continent. However, the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki caused big devastation in Asia also. The economic and political repercussions were global. … Read More
Buddhist Architecture – Monasteries and Stupas
Initially the Buddha was worshiped in the form of specific symbols. The most prevalent symbol was the leaf of peepal (Ficus religiosa). Another symbol in use was the elephant. In course of time the sites containing these symbols were encircled with wood or stones. Thus gradually the Buddhist architecture took shape. The first such veneration sites are now lost. But … Read More