Administration, Cultural, Society life, Science, Literature, Art, Architecture Developments in Gupta Period The period under the Gupta empire is known as the Golden age of Ancient India. This is rue for the Northern region of
The Gupta Empire rose in Magadha around 4th century AD and covered greater part of the Northern India (though smaller than the Mauryan empire). It is worth noting, the Gupta Dynasty ruled for more than
Post Mauryan Society and Trade - History Study Material & Notes Internal and External Trade Routes: The most important feature of the post-Mauryan period was its growth of trade and commerce, both internally as well as
The Kushana Empire - History Study Material & Notes The Kushanas had originally belonged to the regions of western China. They are also known as the 'Yuehchis'. The Kushanas defeated the Shakas and the Pahlavas/Parthinians and
Post Mauryan Developments in Culture & Society - History Study Material & Notes Art and culture in the post Mauryan period was primarily with religious undertone. The two most important features that characterise art and architecture
Post Mauryan India - History Study Material & Notes India after Mauryas was a not a very remarkable period for political solidarity but it saw development of Indian culture to a great extent. There were
Jainism in Indian History - History Study Material & Notes In the sixth century BC, India witnessed the rise of two new religions - Jainism and Buddhism. The primary reason for the rise of these
Difference between Hinayana And Mahayana Buddhism - History Study Material & Notes For many centuries after Buddha's demise, Buddhism strived in its earlier form. But by the advent of 1st century AD, anew doctrine emerged
Buddhism in Ancient History of India Life of Gautama Buddha: The founder of Buddhism was Gautam Buddha, was born as Siddhartha. Siddhartha was born in 566 BC at Lumbini (now falls in territory of Nepal) in the Sakya
Asoka’s Edicts & Inscriptions The Edicts of Ashoka are in total 33 inscriptions written on the Pillars, boulders and cave walls of Mauryan Period, during the reign of the Emperor Ashok that are dispersed throughout