The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) was the earliest urban civilisation of the Indian subcontinent. Flourishing between 3300 BCE and 1300 BCE, it was known for advanced town planning, trade, drainage systems, standardised weights and measures, and a well-developed urban culture. BulletsIn The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) flourished between 3300 BCE and 1300 BCE. It is
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The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) was the earliest urban civilisation of the Indian subcontinent. Flourishing between 3300 BCE and 1300 BCE, it was known for advanced town planning, trade, drainage systems, standardised weights and measures, and a well-developed urban culture. BulletsIn The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) flourished between 3300 BCE and 1300 BCE. It is
22The Kalachuri Dynasty emerged as one of medieval India’s most influential powers, ruling Central India from Tripuri while promoting administration, military expansion, temple architecture, and cultural development. BulletsIn The Kalachuri Dynasty ruled large parts of Central India between the 10th and 12th centuries CE, with Tripuri serving as its political, military, and cultural capital. The
The Kalachuri Dynasty emerged as one of medieval India’s most influential powers, ruling Central India from Tripuri while promoting administration, military expansion, temple architecture, and cultural development. BulletsIn The Kalachuri Dynasty ruled large parts of Central India between the 10th and 12th centuries CE, with Tripuri serving as its political, military, and cultural capital. The
16Khooni Bhandara in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, is on UNESCO’s Tentative List, highlighting its remarkable Mughal-era underground water management system and exceptional engineering significance. BulletsIn Khooni Bhandara is an underground Mughal-era water management system located in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, comprising eight interconnected waterworks constructed in 1615. The system was designed under the supervision of Persian geologist
Khooni Bhandara in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, is on UNESCO’s Tentative List, highlighting its remarkable Mughal-era underground water management system and exceptional engineering significance. BulletsIn Khooni Bhandara is an underground Mughal-era water management system located in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, comprising eight interconnected waterworks constructed in 1615. The system was designed under the supervision of Persian geologist
24India is observing Samvidhan Hatya Diwas on June 25 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Emergency and honour those who endured its impact. BulletsIn Samvidhan Hatya Diwas is being observed across the country to remember the events of June 25, 1975, and their impact on democratic institutions. The day pays tribute to citizens, political
India is observing Samvidhan Hatya Diwas on June 25 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Emergency and honour those who endured its impact. BulletsIn Samvidhan Hatya Diwas is being observed across the country to remember the events of June 25, 1975, and their impact on democratic institutions. The day pays tribute to citizens, political
23Ancient kingdoms of Western Turkistan and Afghanistan became major centres of artistic innovation, blending Greek, Persian, Indian and nomadic traditions through trade and cultural exchange. BulletsIn The rise of irrigation-based agriculture encouraged urban development, leading to the emergence of powerful states such as Sogdiana, Bactria, Fergana and Chorasmia. Located along major trade routes, these kingdoms
Ancient kingdoms of Western Turkistan and Afghanistan became major centres of artistic innovation, blending Greek, Persian, Indian and nomadic traditions through trade and cultural exchange. BulletsIn The rise of irrigation-based agriculture encouraged urban development, leading to the emergence of powerful states such as Sogdiana, Bactria, Fergana and Chorasmia. Located along major trade routes, these kingdoms
26Economy, Religion and Society During the Delhi Sultanate: Key Features of Medieval India | BulletsIn
Delhi Sultanate period witnessed important developments in agriculture, revenue administration, trade, currency, social structure and religious institutions, shaping medieval Indian society and governance. BulletsIn Economy was predominantly agrarian, and land revenue was the main source of state income. Iqta System was used for revenue collection and administrative control. Khalisa lands were directly administered by the
Economy, Religion and Society During the Delhi Sultanate: Key Features of Medieval India | BulletsIn
Delhi Sultanate period witnessed important developments in agriculture, revenue administration, trade, currency, social structure and religious institutions, shaping medieval Indian society and governance. BulletsIn Economy was predominantly agrarian, and land revenue was the main source of state income. Iqta System was used for revenue collection and administrative control. Khalisa lands were directly administered by the
35The economic prosperity, political fragmentation and social weaknesses of medieval India attracted several foreign invasions. These invasions significantly influenced India’s political, cultural and administrative history. BulletsIn India’s economic prosperity attracted foreign invaders during the medieval period. Political disunity among regional kingdoms weakened resistance against invasions. Social issues such as caste divisions also contributed to internal
The economic prosperity, political fragmentation and social weaknesses of medieval India attracted several foreign invasions. These invasions significantly influenced India’s political, cultural and administrative history. BulletsIn India’s economic prosperity attracted foreign invaders during the medieval period. Political disunity among regional kingdoms weakened resistance against invasions. Social issues such as caste divisions also contributed to internal
36The Chandela Dynasty ruled Bundelkhand from the 9th to the 14th century and is celebrated for the world-famous Khajuraho temples and architectural achievements. BulletsIn The Chandela Dynasty was founded by Nannuka in 831 AD and ruled the Bundelkhand region of present-day Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Initially feudatories of the Gurjara-Pratiharas, the Chandelas later emerged
The Chandela Dynasty ruled Bundelkhand from the 9th to the 14th century and is celebrated for the world-famous Khajuraho temples and architectural achievements. BulletsIn The Chandela Dynasty was founded by Nannuka in 831 AD and ruled the Bundelkhand region of present-day Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Initially feudatories of the Gurjara-Pratiharas, the Chandelas later emerged
29Iranian intellectual Jalal Al-e Ahmad’s visit to Israel in 1963 produced a controversial assessment that viewed the young state as a model of cultural revival and national development. BulletsIn Iranian writer and social critic Jalal Al-e Ahmad visited Israel in 1963 during a period of friendly diplomatic relations between Iran and Israel. Following the visit,
Iranian intellectual Jalal Al-e Ahmad’s visit to Israel in 1963 produced a controversial assessment that viewed the young state as a model of cultural revival and national development. BulletsIn Iranian writer and social critic Jalal Al-e Ahmad visited Israel in 1963 during a period of friendly diplomatic relations between Iran and Israel. Following the visit,
33In 1950, K. M. Panikkar played a crucial diplomatic role as India navigated growing tensions involving China, Tibet, and the Korean War. BulletsIn K. M. Panikkar served as India’s ambassador to China during a period marked by major geopolitical changes and increasing regional security challenges. China warned that it would intervene in the Korean War
In 1950, K. M. Panikkar played a crucial diplomatic role as India navigated growing tensions involving China, Tibet, and the Korean War. BulletsIn K. M. Panikkar served as India’s ambassador to China during a period marked by major geopolitical changes and increasing regional security challenges. China warned that it would intervene in the Korean War
