The Rise of the Magadhan empire Magadha was one of the sixteen maha- janapadas which flourished shortly before the time of Gautam Buddha. Out of the sixteen maha-janapadas Magadha, Kosala, Vatsa and Avanti rose into prominence and engaged in the struggle for the supremacy. Besides, the republican confederacy of the Vrijis was also a strong
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Cultural Achievements of the Pallavas After decline of Satavahanas there arose a number of kingdoms. The Pallavas were one of them. They were feudatories of Satavahanas who came into power after the downfall of their overlords.They dominated the south India between 6th to 8th century CE. Their contribution lies in both political and cultural arena
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The Arab Invasion of India The Arabs had been the carriers of Indian trade to Europe for centuries. After conversion to Islam, they cast their eyes on the fabulous wealth of India as well as they were eager to propagate their new religion in India. However, the opportunity to invade Sind came to the Arabians
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Q. Indian Philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss. [UPSC-2020] Ans: Indian philosophy and traditions under both astika (orthodox) and nastika (heterodox) schools has its influenced on the various monuments and its arts forms in India. The prominent Indian philosophies and traditions are
Art forms and architecture (ancient) Art of IVC: Stone statue, Bronze casting, terracotta, seals, pottery ornaments. Mauryan arts: Pillar, Stupa, caves, sculpture, Terracotta. Pillar and Stupa→ high chance. Rock cut caves– Not only Mauryan period but throughout the ancient period. It started during Mauryan period and culminated during Rashtrakutas. Rock cut architecture favorite of UPSC.
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Indus Valley Civilisation: Origin The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) was a Bronze Age civilization (3300–1300 BCE; mature period 2600–1900 BCE). Inhabitants of the Indus river valley civilization developed new techniques in handicraft (carnelian products, seal carving) and metallurgy (copper, bronze, lead, and tin). The Indus cities are noted for their urban planning, baked brick houses,
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Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was enacted in 2005, with an aim to enhance rural livelihood, by providing at least one hundred days of wage employment to every rural household whose adult member is ready to do unskilled or manual work. In the context
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PAPER- VI GENERAL SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENT & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT Total Marks : 200 Time : 3 hours The question paper of General Science. Environment & Technology Development shall have six sections. Section – I.shall have 20 objective type of questions, each of 2 marks (20 x 2 x 40 marks). Questions for this section will be
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Paper-V INDIAN ECONOMY, GLOBALIZATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Total Marks : 200 Time : 3 hours The question paper on Indian Economy, Globalization and Sustainable Development shall consist of five sections. Section 1 shall be compulsory. This section shall contain twenty objective questions each of two marks (201,2=40 marks). The twenty objective questions of this section
