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Maratha Administration System

Maratha Administration System

Maratha Administration System The Maratha Empire, founded by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the mid-17th century, marked a significant departure from...

Mughal Art & Architecture

Mughal Art & Architecture

Mughal Art and Architecture for History Optional UPSC Preparation 1. Introduction of Mughal Art and Architecture The Mughal period, extending...

Bhakti & Sufi Movement – Social Reform Angle

Bhakti & Sufi Movement – Social Reform Angle

Bhakti & Sufi Movement Social Reform Perspective Bhakti & Sufi Movement – Social Reform Angle The Bhakti and Sufi movements...

Mughal Empire: Revenue System of Akbar Explained

Mughal Empire: Revenue System of Akbar Explained

Mughal Empire: Revenue System of Akbar Explained The Mughal Empire reached new heights of administrative efficiency under Emperor Akbar (1556–1605)....

Delhi Sultanate Administration Explained

Delhi Sultanate Administration Explained

Delhi Sultanate Administration Explained  The Delhi Sultanate was one of the most important political systems in medieval Indian history. It...

Gupta Empire: Golden Age of India — UPSC Perspective

Gupta Empire: Golden Age of India — UPSC Perspective

Gupta Empire: Golden Age of India — UPSC Perspective The Gupta Empire (c. 320–550 CE) occupies a distinguished place in...

Ancient Indian Science & Technology

Ancient Indian Science & Technology

Ancient Indian Science & Technology Introduction to Ancient Indian Scientific Tradition When we talk about science, we often imagine laboratories,...

Ashoka’s Dhamma: Relevance for Ethics Paper 

Ashoka’s Dhamma: Relevance for Ethics Paper 

Ashoka’s Dhamma: Relevance for UPSC Ethics Paper (GS IV) INTRODUCTION (Ashoka’s Dhamma) Ashoka’s Dhamma occupies a unique place in Indian...

Mauryan Empire Administration System Explained for UPSC

Mauryan Empire Administration System Explained for UPSC

Mauryan Empire Administration System Explained for UPSC Introduction The Mauryan Empire (c. 321–184 BCE) stands as a pioneering example of...

Rise of Mahajanapadas: Causes & Impact

Rise of Mahajanapadas: Causes & Impact History doesn’t always change with a bang. Sometimes, it shifts quietly—like a river changing...

Indus Valley Civilization vs Mesopotamian Civilization (Comparative Study)

Indus Valley Civilization vs Mesopotamian Civilization (Comparative Study)

Indus Valley Civilisation vs Mesopotamian Civilisation: Comparative Study for UPSC The ancient world witnessed the emergence of several great civilisations,...

Harappan Civilisation: Latest Archaeological Findings for UPSC

Introduction to the Harappan Civilisation The Harappan Civilisation, also known as the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC), is one of the...

Birsa Munda: Life, Legacy, Tribal Uprising & 150th Birth Anniversary 2025

Birsa Munda: Life, Legacy, Tribal Uprising & 150th Birth Anniversary 2025

Learn about Birsa Munda—freedom fighter, social reformer, and leader of the Ulugulan revolt. Explore his life, teachings, role in tribal...

Kushal Singh Dahiya: Martyrdom and Legacy in Sikh History

Kushal Singh Dahiya: Martyrdom and Legacy in Sikh History

Discover the inspiring story of Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya, the brave devotee of Guru Tegh Bahadur who sacrificed his life...

Fall of the Berlin Wall 1989: Causes, Consequences & Global Impact | UPSC World History Notes

Fall of the Berlin Wall 1989: Causes, Consequences & Global Impact | UPSC World History Notes

Learn about the Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989) — its causes, immediate triggers, and global repercussions. Understand how this...

Declining Dogri Language: Causes, History, and Revitalisation Efforts

Declining Dogri Language: Causes, History, and Revitalisation Efforts

Explore the decline of the Dogri language in Jammu — its historical roots, socio-economic causes, and how policy reforms and...

Iron Age in India: Archaeological Insights from Thirumalapuram

Iron Age in India: Archaeological Insights from Thirumalapuram

Explore the Iron Age in India through the Thirumalapuram excavation in Tamil Nadu. Discover insights into ancient burial practices, pottery,...

Maratha Empire: Rise and Expansion

Maratha Empire: Rise and Expansion

Explore the rise and expansion of the Maratha Empire, from Shivaji to the Peshwas. Key for UPSC—covers polity, warfare, reforms...

Moplah Revolt (1921): Agrarian Struggle Beyond Religion

Moplah Revolt (1921): Agrarian Struggle Beyond Religion

Explore the Moplah Revolt of 1921 in Malabar—agrarian roots, Khilafat link, leaders, British repression, communal fallout, and its lasting impact...

Hyderabad Liberation Day: History & Unity

Hyderabad Liberation Day: History & Unity

Explore Hyderabad Liberation Day’s history, Operation Polo, Razakar resistance, Telangana’s culture, and its role in today’s national unity. Context Hyderabad...

Places in News: Kangla Fort

Context: Ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit to Manipur on September 13, the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal has been...