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The Satavahanas: Part II Religion of Satavahanas During c. 200 BCE–300 CE, there are several indications of the continuing importance of Vedic rituals: Rulers like Pushyamitra Shunga and certain Satavahana and Ikshvaku kings claimed to have performed Vedic sacrifices. selfstudyhistory.com Satavahana kings and queens performed such Vedic sacrifices as ashvamedha, and vajapeya paying liberal sacrificial […]

The Satavahanas: Part I Pre-Satavahana settlements are indicated by the finds of red ware, black-and-red ware, and russet-coated painted ware at many sites in the Deccan. selfstudyhistory.com Most of these are associated with the iron using megalith builders who were stimulated to new activity by contacts with the material culture from the north. The use […]

Rashtrakutas: Cultural aspects Religion The Rashtrakuta kings were great patrons of literature and religion. The three main religions flourished during this period are Brahminism, Jainism and Buddhism. The opening verse in the Rashtrakuta copper plates pays homage to both Siva and Vishnu. The Rashtrakuta rulers were tolerant in their religious views and patronised not only […]

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 […]

Rashtrakutas: Polity and administration Rashtrakutas (755 – 975 A.D.) While the Palas and the Pratiharas were ruling over north India, the Deccan was being ruled by the Rashtrakutas who were earlier feudatories of the Chalukyas. selfstudyhistory.com Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty with their capital at Manyakheta. He defeated the Gurjaras and captured Malwa […]

Guptas: Literature, scientific literature- Part II Astronomy Earliest astronomical knowledge: The earliest evidence of ancient Indian astronomical knowledge is contained in the Vedanga texts on jyotisha or astrology, the main focus of which was to fix the date of sacrificial rituals. selfstudyhistory.com Greek influence: The Sanskrit names of the signs of the zodiac have Greek […]