Day: September 16, 2020

Regional States during Gupta Era: Religious sects- Part II JAINISM Jaina Councils: During the 4th–5th centuries, councils of the Shvetambaras were convened at Mathura and Valabhi and the canon was codified. The Mathura council was presided over by Khandila, while the Valabhi council was presided over by Nagarjuna. Another council was later held at Valabhi. […]

Describe the Buddhism and Jainism. बौद्ध धर्म और जैन धर्म के बारे में बतलाइए। [BPSC, 2005] ©selfstudyhistoty.com Ans: Jainism Jainism is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live lives of harmlessness and renunciation. The essence of Jainism is concern for the welfare of every being […]

Give an account of the development of science and technology in ancient India. प्राचीन भारत में विज्ञान एवं प्रौद्योगिकी के विकास का विवरण दीजिए। [BPSC, 2001] OR Give an outline of the development of science, literature and education in ancient India. प्राचीन भारत में विज्ञान, साहित्य और शिक्षा के विकास की रूपरेखा दीजिए। [BPSC, 2012] […]

Ideas in Science and Mathematics: Part II Science of Astronomy: Astronomy made great progress in the country because the planets came to be regarded as. gods, and their movements began to be closely observed. selfstudyhistory.com Their study became essential on account of their connection with changes in seasons and weather conditions which were important for […]

Palas: Polity and administration The period following the death of Harsha was a period of political confusion. For nearly a century after Harsha‘s death in 647 C.E, Bengal had been subject to much interference and disruption by its near and farther neighbours. selfstudyhistory.com For some time, Lalitaditya, the ruler of Kashmir brought the Punjab under […]