Mahavira also known as Vardhamana was the 24th supreme preacher(Tirthankara) of Jainism. He was the spiritual successor of the 23rd supreme preacher Parshvanantha. Mahavira revived and preached Jainism throughout ancient India. Birth Of Mahavira 1. According to Sevtambara tradition, Mahavira was born …
Buddhist texts are the religious text. The oldest and surviving Buddhist works are the Gandharan Buddhist texts that are found in Afghanistan and written in Gandhari. The first texts were initially passed on orally by Buddhist monks and were later written down and …
The Buddhist councils are the assemblies that are organized after the death of Buddha. They discuss the disciplinary duties and resolve any disputes and revise the contents of the sutra. First Buddhist Council. · Held in 483 BC just after …
Buddhism is one of the oldest religions in India which has a variety of traditions, and beliefs that are based on the teachings of the Buddha. The teachings were passed through the monastic community by oral tradition then they were written …
The Maurya Empire was one of the most powerful empires in ancient India, but it met a swift end in 185 BCE. While there are many factors that contributed to its decline, some of the most significant include: The decline …
Chandragupta Maurya and Bindusara were two of the most important rulers in ancient Indian history. They were father and son, and they both played a key role in establishing and expanding the Mauryan Empire. Chandragupta Maurya Chandragupta Maurya was the …
Birth of the Buddha Siddhārtha Gautama, also known as the Gautama Buddha, was born in Lumbini Garden near Kapilavastu in 567 B.C. He was the son of King Suddhodana and Queen Maya. According to legend, an astrologer predicted that Siddhārtha …
The Timurid-Uzbek and Uzbek-Iran conflicts were a series of wars and power struggles that took place in the 15th and 16th centuries in Central Asia and Iran. These conflicts involved various dynasties and rulers, including the Timurids, Uzbeks, and Safavids. …
In the rich tapestry of Indian literature, Kalidasa stands as a luminary whose works continue to enchant readers even after centuries. Kalidasa, often hailed as the Shakespeare of India, was an extraordinary poet and playwright who lived during the Gupta …
The Bengal Campaign of Humayun was a significant military expedition conducted by the Mughal Emperor Humayun in the 16th century. It played a crucial role in expanding the Mughal Empire and establishing their authority in the Bengal region Historical Context: …