On the eve of the G20 leadership summit, the Ministry of Culture unveiled the ‘Bharat: The Mother of Democracy’ portal. This platform delves into India’s rich democratic history, spanning 7,000 years from the Sindhu-Saraswati civilization to 2019. Available in 16 languages, including English, Hindi, German, French, and Spanish, the portal is organized into five sections and 22 sub-sections, covering various historical epochs, from ancient civilizations to modern India. Curated by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), this resource promises to be an invaluable source for those interested in the history of democracy in India.
Facts/Terms for UPSC Prelims
- Sindhu-Saraswati Civilization: An ancient civilization that thrived in the region of the Indus and Saraswati rivers, dating back thousands of years.
- Mahajanapada: Refers to the sixteen powerful kingdoms or oligarchic republics that existed in ancient India before the Mauryan Empire.
- Vijaynagar Empire: A prominent South Indian empire that reigned from the 14th to the 16th century, known for its cultural and architectural achievements.
- Mughal Emperor Akbar: Akbar the Great was the third ruler of the Mughal Empire, known for his administrative reforms and efforts to foster religious tolerance during his reign from 1556 to 1605.