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Mughal Empire - The Emergence Of The Powerful Mughals In India

Written on 14 Oct, 2009 at 14:49 in India Story, Medieval India | viewed 1,105 times | 0 Comments

Prior to the Mughal Empire, the northern part of Indian subcontinent was segregated with several kingdoms. Even before their invasion, agriculture, textile, food processing, crafts, and medicine cherished in India; due to the availability of royal riches India was named... (Continue reading)

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Sultanates - II

Written on 13 Oct, 2009 at 14:47 in India Story, Medieval India | viewed 188 times | 0 Comments

Historians have tried to make generalizations regarding India’s experience with Islamic rulers and a closer inspection of the historical record sees a measure of diversity in the application of India’s Islamic courts. The earliest examples of the Indian Sultanates were... (Continue reading)

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Islamic Rulers - Sultanates

Written on 11 Oct, 2009 at 14:45 in India Story, Medieval India | viewed 219 times | 0 Comments

Taking advantage of the infighting between Hindu Kings, the Afghan king Mahmud of Ghazni raided India during the eighth century. His main aim was to plunder the riches of Indian Territory rather than spreading Islam. The most terrible expedition by... (Continue reading)

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Remembering The Impact Of The Gupta Dynasty

Written on 7 Oct, 2009 at 14:42 in India Story, Medieval India | viewed 1,317 times | 0 Comments

During the Golden era of India between the 3rd century and 6th century CE the Gupta Dynasty controlled the enormous area that covers Northern India. After the destruction of the Kushan Empire due to years of political corruption and imbalance... (Continue reading)

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The Gupta Dynasty - Culture, Rulers And Impact On Modern India

Written on 4 Oct, 2009 at 14:42 in India Story, Medieval India | viewed 6,428 times | 0 Comments

The Gupta Dynasty that ruled Northern India from the late 3rd century to the middle of the 6th century is one of great political history and reflection of Indian culture. The advancements in philosophy, science, politics, mathematics and astronomy are... (Continue reading)

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British Raj

Written on 2 Oct, 2009 at 14:39 in India Story, Medieval India | viewed 5,170 times | 3 Comments

The effect of British rule in India is a noteworthy matter. There are two viewpoints or sides to this matter, which makes this issue complex. Some people believe that British had a positive effect on Indian people and some believe... (Continue reading)

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Golden Age Of India

Written on 29 Sep, 2009 at 14:38 in India Story, Medieval India | viewed 636 times | 0 Comments

India was famous for its magnificent riches right from ancient India. The country was quiet prosperous from 12th to 16th century in spite of various invasions. The country and its towns saw considerable growth in trade as a result of... (Continue reading)

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Blending Into A New Era

Written on 26 Sep, 2009 at 14:33 in India Story, Medieval India | viewed 236 times | 0 Comments

India is a land of 5000 year old civilization. Chinese and Indian civilizations are the oldest in the world and they are the only ones that are still living and flourishing. The first traces of Indian civilization date back to... (Continue reading)

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