The Chola’s Art & architecture The Chola rule in South India represents a period of high culture, classicism in the arts – architecture, sculpture and painting and the fine arts of music and dance – and a literary output in Tamil consisting of poetry, prose and drama as well as religious literature of enduring impact
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The Cholas Administration The Cholas came to power after over throwing the authority of the Pallavas in South India. The founder of the Chola empire was Vijayalaya, who was at first a feudatory of the Pallavas but the real architects of the glory of the dynasty were Rajaraja I (AD 985–AD 1014) and his son
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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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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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