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The Sangha

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 19-Dec-2022 16:57:45

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Introduction Sangha was established by Buddha, for his followers. The original aim of the sangha was to present a means, to those followers who wish to practice full-time in a disciplined and strict manner. So Buddha created the sangha and those who wished to follow Buddha and his teaching full ... Read More

The Mughal Empire in the Seventeenth Century

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 19-Dec-2022 16:55:13

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Introduction The impressive reign of Akbar continued for forty-nine years and came to an end with his death in 1605 CE. During Akbar's final years of rule in the seventeenth century, his son Salim or Jahangir rebelled against him but was captured. However, Akbar forgave him, and he was proclaimed ... Read More

The Abolition of Slavery in French Colonies

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 19-Dec-2022 16:50:54

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Introduction The French Revolution of 1789 resulted in many social reforms during the eighteenth century. One such remarkable reform of that period was the abolition of slavery in French colonies. Slavery was very much prevalent in the ‘Ancient Regime’ with Feudalism in France. As a part of imperialism, France established ... Read More

Six Schools of Indian Philosophy

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 19-Dec-2022 16:47:54

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Introduction Indian philosophy mainly refers to Hindu philosophy, which seeks the path of salvation and finding the secret to existence and life. The core beliefs in all Indian philosophy were the concept of Karma and moksha i.e. liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth. Indian philosophy comprised two sets ... Read More

Russian Society Before the Revolution

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 19-Dec-2022 16:43:05

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Introduction The Russian Revolution was the landmark event that effectively changed the global scheme of politics. The world witnessed a violent insurgency in Russia that overthrew Tzarist rulers and replaced them with the leftist revolutionary party of the Bolsheviks. The Revolution started in early 1917 and continued till 1923. This ... Read More

Mughal Marriages With the Rajputs

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 19-Dec-2022 16:22:22

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Introduction The Mughals were the most vital and dominant rulers in Indian history. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Mughals expanded their Empire almost all over the country. Rajput rulers were losing control over North and North East India, the places they used to rule, to the Turko Afghan ... Read More

Monasteries

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 19-Dec-2022 16:12:16

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Introduction A Monastery is a place usually a collection of buildings where spiritual activities are performed. People who live in that place are called monks and in the case of females, it is called nun. The people residing in these monasteries are the ones who have chosen to keep themselves ... Read More

Mansabdars and Jagirdars

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 19-Dec-2022 16:08:36

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Introduction The Mansabdari system and Jagirdari system did not originate abruptly. It was a practice based on the evolution of bureaucracy in medieval India. In the Delhi sultanate, emperors had annexed the far-reaching areas and to control those provinces they formed a bureaucracy. Earlier emperors made their military commanders as ... Read More

Jainism

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Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 19-Dec-2022 16:02:42

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Introduction Jainism originated from the old Sanskrit word ‘Ji’, which means to conquer. Jain monks believe that they have to concur earthly passion and desires to achieve enlightenment. Individuals who gain enlightenment came to be known as “Jina”. Jainism originated in Gangetic pains in 500-600BCE. It was one of the ... Read More

Gardens, Tombs and Forts During the Mughals

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 19-Dec-2022 15:53:03

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Introduction More than three centuries, the Mughal line ruled over the Indian subcontinent. Along with changing planting rehearses, they adjusted the nearby culture and abandoned persevering through inheritances. The expression "Mughal gardens" portrays a specific planting stylish that the Mughals presented subsequent to taking on Persian engineering plan. The Persian ... Read More

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