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Cholas

The Cholas were a prominent dynasty in South India. They ruled from the 9th to the 13th centuries. Their empire extended across Tamil Nadu and beyond. The Cholas were known for their naval power and trade. They contributed significantly to art and architecture. Temples like Brihadeeswarar reflect their grandeur. The Chola administration was advanced and efficient. Their legacy continues to influence modern South Indian culture.

Kaveri River

India, with its diverse landscape and rich cultural heritage, is blessed with numerous rivers that play a pivotal role in the country's socio-economic and ecological fabric. Among these,...

 November 29, 2023

Nataraja Statue

The upcoming G20 Leaders' Summit will feature a majestic 27-foot-tall 'Nataraja' statue, portraying the dancing form of Lord Shiva. This remarkable statue, crafted from 'Ashtadhatu' (an eight-metal alloy),...

 September 9, 2023

Prime Minister of India’s Visit to Greece

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic agenda continues with his official visit to Greece on August 25, 2023, following his attendance at the 15th BRICS summit in South Africa....

 August 28, 2023

UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Examination History Syllabus

Paper-I Archaeological sources: Exploration, excavation, epigraphy, numismatics, monuments Literary sources: Indigenous: Primary and secondary;'poetry, scientific literature, literature, literature in regional languages, religious literature. Foreign accounts: Greek, Chinese and...

 December 27, 2022

Drugs, Pharmaceutical and Forest Based Industries

This industry has made rapid progress aer independe nce. Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Ltd (IDPL), incoporated on April 5,1961, has plants located at Rishikesh (Uttarakhand), Chennai (T.N.), Gurgaon...

 November 12, 2022

Important Features of the Chola Period

The Cholas ruled for over four centuries and they paid a lot of'attention to administrative improvements as well as economic'and cultural growth. Administration The Chola rulers supervised the...

 October 9, 2022

South India

South India was home to three powerful kingdoms-the'Pallavas, the Pandyas and the Cholas. There was a constant'struggle for supremacy amongst these three kingdoms. The Pallavas The Pallavas became...

 October 9, 2022

Extent of Mauryan Empire

Ashokan inscriptions corroborated by archaeological data are a'reliable guide to the extent of the Maurya empire. Magadha was'the home province of the Mauryas and the city of Pataliputra,'its...

 October 7, 2022

Padma Awards 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind has conferred 119 Padma Awards for the year 2021. Every year on Republic Day, the President of India approves the conferment of Padma Awards...

 January 27, 2021

Mahendrapala

Mahendrapala I reigned from approximately 885 to 910 CE, succeeding his father, the illustrious Mihira Bhoja. His rule represents the final phase of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire at its...

 October 8, 2020

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