Category: Ancient India

List Of Chola Kings

List Of Chola Kings

The Chola Dynasty: Kings and Their Contributions The Chola Dynasty, one of the longest-ruling dynasties in Indian history, has its origins in the Sangam period (circa 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE). The early…

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List Of Mauryan Kings

List Of Mauryan Kings

The Maurya Dynasty: Kings and Their Contributions The Maurya Dynasty, one of the most prominent and influential empires in ancient Indian history, ruled from 321 BCE to 185 BCE. Founded by Chandragupta Maurya, the dynasty…

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Who Was Taimur?

Who Was Taimur?

Taimur: A Historical Villain in India’s Collective Memory India’s history is dotted with tales of grandeur and bloodshed, of conquerors and defenders, of builders and destroyers. Among the many names that evoke a deep sense…

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Bhagwat Gita’s Slok On Karma

Bhagwat Gita’s Slok On Karma

Let’s begin with Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2, Verse 47, one of the most renowned verses: Shloka (Sanskrit): कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते संगोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥ Transliteration: Karmaṇy-evādhikāras te mā phaleṣhu kadāchanaMā karma-phala-hetur bhūr mā te saṅgo…

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