[Culture] India Philosophy and Heterodox Sects in Ancient India

The development of systems of philosophy in India took over a period of time and there was a transition from the materialistic culture of Rig Vedic time to the spiritualistic culture during the Later Vedic times. Upanishads are rich depository of philosophical ideas. The Gupta period may be said to be the landmark in the development of philosophical thoughts. There are six school of thoughts

[World History] Important Differences : Capitalism vs Socialism, Communism vs Socialism, Communism vs Fascism, Communism vs Democracy

Capitalism and socialism are somewhat opposing schools of thought in economics. The central arguments in the socialism/capitalism debate are about economic equality and the role of government: socialists believe economic inequality is bad for society and the government is responsible for reducing it via programs that benefit the poor. e.g. free public education, free

[Modern History] Reason of Revolt of 1857, Act of 1858 and Act of 1861 (Some Important Provisions)

Reason of Revolt of 1857  = Suppression & exploitation in every aspect 

(1) Turning point after revolt of 1857 = i) end of the rule of raja maharajas (traditional leadership in India). E.g. either they were defeated like Rani Laksmi Bai of Jhansi or surrendered.

(2)Educated Middle class(EMC) – Remained aloof from this revolt. Why ? = Bcoz they had faith in Indian constitution & also they did not want to stop the stream of Moderanization, which had started

[Modern History] Marathas (Peshwas) : One of 8 ministers (Aastpradhan)

Marathas(Peshwas) Peshwas (One of 8 ministers (Aastpradhan)) :

18^th centaury age was   the age of supremacy for Marathas this was facilitated by decline of Mughals. Post of Peshwas was initially as the Keeper of Records ".

All Peshwas were Brahmin & during 18^th centaury they became the real rulers of Maratha State as Reflected by Sangola Agreement of 1750 by which the Peshwas got civil & military powers in an

[Culture] Tribes in India : Tribe Names, States and Description

  UPSC generally asks one question about tribes in prelims. Since hundreds of tribes are there in India, it becomes very difficult for the aspirants to remember each and every tribe. I have tried to discuss about the major tribes and tribes which are in news. Apologies if I have missed out any major tribes. Tribal people constitute 8.6% of the nation's total population, over 104 million people as per 2011 census. The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill,

[Modern History] British Annexation : CARNATIC WARS, BENGAL CONQUEST, MYSORE CONQUEST, MARATHA CONQUEST, PUNJAB CONQUEST, ANGLO-BURMESE WAR, ANGLO-AFGAN WAR

ASCENDANCY  OF  THE  BRITISH

CARNATIC WARS

1^st CARNATIC WAR:

v    PERIOD: 1746-1748

v    Between French and (British + Nawab of Arcot)

v    REASONS:

   1.Colonial competition between French and British.

[Energy Resources] Oil Pipelines in India

Crude oil from oil-wells and finished products from refineries are generally transported through pipelines. Transportation of oil and petroleum through pipelines is cheap, effective and considered to

[Medieval History] Medieval Indian History Brief Notes - Part 3 : THE KINGDOMS OF THE DECCAN

THE KINGDOMS OF THE DECCAN

1. The southern part of India is called the Deccan or the Dakshinapatha
2. The Deccan was separated from Northern India by the Vindhya and Satpura mountains, the Narmada and Tapti and the dense forests

[Medieval History] Medieval Indian History Brief Notes - Part 2 : THE NORTH INDIAN KINGDOMS – THE RAJPUTS – 2

THE NORTH INDIAN KINGDOMS – THE RAJPUTS – 2

The Chauhans of Delhi and Ajmer

1. The Chauhans who were the feudatories of the Pratiharas declared their independence in the 1101 century at Ajmer.

[Medieval History] Medieval Indian History Brief Notes - Part 1 : THE NORTH INDIAN KINGDOMS – THE RAJPUTS

THE NORTH INDIAN KINGDOMS – THE RAJPUTS

Medieval Period

1. Lies between the 8th and the 18th century A.D
2. The Early Medieval period (8th-12th century A.O.)

[Geography] Soils in India

Soil Groups: 8 Major Soil Groups available in India according to ICAR classification.

1. Alluvial Soils
2. Black Soils
3. Red Soils

[General Studies] Important Dams on Various Rivers in Various States

 [Dam ---- River--- State]

1. Tehri Dam -- Bhagirathi -- Uttarakhand

2. Lakhwar Dam -- Yamuna -- Uttarakhand 

3. Idukki Arch Dam -- Periyar -- Kerala

[Ancient History] Pre-historic Cultures of India

Dr. Primrose: first to discover pre-historic implements (stone knives and arrow-heads) in 1842 at Lingsugur in raichur dist, Knk.

John Evans: first to publish an account of worked flints discovered on bed of river

[Modern History] Mahatma Gandhi and his thoughts & Philosophy

CHRONOLOGIAL OVERVIEW :
1869 
October 2, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi born at Probandar

[Modern History] Makers of the Modern India - Freedom Fighters of Indian Freedom Movement

Gopal Ganesh Agarkar (1856-1895)

• He was one of the founders of the Deccan Education Society (24 October 1884) and the Fergusson

[Ancient History] Important Places in Ancient India

1. AIHOLE near Badami with rock cut and structural temples of Western Chalukya period, is favous for the temples of Vishnu, Ladkhan and Durga. It furnish examples of a well developed Deccan style

[Ancient History] Nalanda and Taxila Universities in Ancient Period

Taxila University :

The world's first university was established at Takshasila or Taxila (northwest region of India) in approximately 700 B.C. The Universities in ancient India were entirely residential. It was considered

[Ancient History] Indus Valley Civilization

• The earliest reference to the presence of an ancient site at Harappa was recorded by C.Masson in 1826(Published in 1842).

• A.Burnes also reported the existence of a ruined citadel on the river-side of the town in

[Post-Independence History] Simla Agreement July 2, 1972

July 02, 1972

The Simla Agreement signed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan on 2nd July 1972 was much more than a peace treaty seeking to reverse the consequences of

[Ancient History] Literature in Ancient India

Important Ancient Sanskrit Literature :
 

Work	Category	Author (date)	Notes
Mahabharata	Epic	Vyasa