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Introduction Have you ever thought about how the world became modernized? Most of us would coin the term modern world with globalization. But the fact is even before globalization, the journey toward modernization began in the Harappan civilization when the trade routes and silk routes were discovered. Travelers, traders, and pilgrims all traveled a great distance in search of opportunities and knowledge. Goods and resources were carried from one side of the globe to the other side. By 300 BCE itself coastal trade had connected west Asia with the Indus valley civilization. Disease-carrying germs could be traced to the seventh ... Read More

Introduction For 200 years, India was ruled by Britishers. The war for independence was not simple, and it was not achieved in a single day. Many revolts were won and lost, leading to India's independence. The Sepoy Mutiny, also known as the 1857 Revolt, was a massive insurrection. Overview On May 10th, 1857, sepoys of East India Company (EIC) from Meerut started a rebellion against the rule of the company. In history, this rebellion is addressed by various other names - The Sepoy Mutiny, the Revolt of 1857, the Indian Insurgency, etc. The revolt of 1857 was the first ... Read More

Introduction The Gupta Age was one of an influx of innovation and progress in the arts, architecture, technology, and other fields of development. It spanned from the early 4th Century AD to the late 6th Century AD. This empire encompassed a majority of the Indian subcontinent, with its expansionist ideologies. There were several rulers of prominence in the Gupta Empire. Sri Gupta I founded the dynasty, and his reign lasted until the late 3rd Century CE. He was followed by Ghatotkacha, his successor, who was followed by Chandra-Gupta I, perhaps the first well known Gupta Ruler. Most Prominent Gupta Rulers ... Read More

Introduction While the resistance grew in Vietnam there also rose a question of dilemma regarding modernization. Was it necessary to modernize? Do we have to disregard our traditions to be modern and do we have to use the scale of the west to measure modernization? Such questions crept into the minds of the natives. So let us take a look at ways of modernization. Ways of Becoming Modernized As Japan and China had a healthy relationship with Vietnam and their cultures were closely aligned, it was important to analyze and follow in their footsteps in the first half of the ... Read More

Introduction France started its Indo-China ambitions by 1860 but what exactly does Indo-China mean? Indo-China is situated in South Asia and comprises Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The colonization began as a reaction to the Vietnamese execution of Catholic missionaries and the French conquered Tourane, a Vietnamese port in 1860 for commercial advantage, it took over the city of Saigon (Hochi Minh city) and by 1867 the French expanded its territories and named it Cochinchine. By 1863, with an intention to protect the western frontiers of Cochinchina, French imposed Cambodia as its protectorate with the King Norodom agreeing to such ... Read More

Introduction Have you ever thought about how nationalism came to being or what was the reason behind such an approach? The 18th century was a place of atrocities that compelled the citizens to stage a reaction and this reaction was named as nationalism. As conservatism started to expand within Europe, liberalism and nationalism took on their role as revolutionaries. Liberal-nationalist were the citizens who belonged to the educated middle-class and the elite were professors, school teachers, clerks, and commercial middle-class members labeled as revolutionaries. Their first sign of progress came when the Bourbon king who was re-established to power during ... Read More

Introduction There were several great empires in Southern India, the Cheran, the Cholas, and the Pandyas. One amongst them was the Pallavas, who had a considerable role to play in the history and evolution of Politics, Society, and Culture in the Indian Subcontinent. Origin of the Pallavas There are various perspectives with regards to the origin of the Pallava Empire in India. Historians like B.L. Rice and his contemporaries identified that the Pallavas was similar to the Pahlavas or Parthians. However, there appears to be no evidence to suggest a Parthian migration into the Southern parts of India. Other historians ... Read More

Introduction What if I told you that it's possible to travel back in time? Well, this tutorial is about an expedition of a lifetime into the deep south of Pakistan. Travel with us and learn what made Harappa so magnificent. The story of Harappa is one that is shrouded in mystery and intrigue. This ancient city was once a thriving metropolis, home to an advanced civilization. But then, suddenly and without warning, the city was abandoned. What could have caused such a mass exodus? We may never know for sure, but there are some theories… Harappa - An Ancient City ... Read More

Introduction The Neolithic age is the third and final part of the Stone Age. It also marks the beginning of a New Stone Age. This stage started in different time frames in different regions. In the world, the Neolithic Age began around 9000 BC. In India, the New Stone Age can be dated back to 7000 BC to 1000 BC. It is during this era, the domestication of animals and agriculture began. One of the characteristics of Neolithic age that differentiate it from the Paleolithic Age and Mesolithic Age is the use of polished stones as tools and weapons. Origination ... Read More

Introduction The first cities on the Indus River were built over 4700 years ago. These ancient cities were located in what is now Pakistan and western India. The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the largest and most advanced civilizations of its time. The Indus Valley Civilization The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the first cities to develop in the Indus River Valley. The city was located in present-day Pakistan and dates back to around 3, 000 BCE. The city was home to a large number of people and had a complex social structure. The city was also well-fortified, ... Read More