Literary Sources of Ancient Indian History Literary sources of Ancient Indian History: The ancient literature and the religious books are important sources of information for the reconstruction of ancient Indian history. Their classification is simple – religious and secular literature, historical literature and foreign accounts. 1. Religious Literary Sources of Ancient Indian History Religious…
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Life of Gautama Buddha There is no contemporary and authentic account of the life of Gautama Buddha except a few data provided by the Buddhist Sutras. We have to depend upon comparatively later works for details of Buddha’s life. The `Sutta Nipata’ and the ‘Jatakas’ throw some scattered and scanty light on Buddha’s…
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Life and Teachings of Mahavira Life of Lord Mahavira Mahavira, the last of the Jain Tirthankaras or Ford-makers was born at Kundagrarna in the suburbs of Vaisali in and about 540 B.C. His father was Siddhartha, the head of the Janatrika clan and his mother was Trisala, sister of the Lichchavi chief Chetaka.…
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Life and Teachings of Gautama Buddha In this article we will briefly discuss the life and teachings of Lord Gautama Buddha. Life of Gautama Buddha Siddhartha, later known as Gautama Buddha, came from the republican tribe of the Shakyas, and his father Sudhadhana was the Kshatriya chief of this tribe. His mother was…
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Later Vedic Society & Civilization Introduction: The life of the people of the Later Vedic Society was not as simple as that of the preceding Rig Vedic Society. Several large Kingdoms grew during this period, and they kept fighting with each other. Caste System was slowly gaining its momentum. The position of women was degrading…
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Later Vedic Religion | Later Vedic Period Religion In the Later Vedic period religion, thoughtful men expressed doubts in the efficiency of sacrifices and simple worship of the forces of nature. The ‘Brihadaranyaka Upanishada’ expounded the doctrine of transmigration of the soul. Philosophical thought made steady progress. Many people took to ascetic life, by…
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Kushan Empire (Kushan Dynasty) Kushan Empire The Kushans (also Kushanas) belonged to the Yueh-chi tribe tribe who lived in Chinese Turkistan. Under pressure from other tribes they moved eastwards. They were divided into five branches and one of them was the Kushans. Soon the Kushans became the most powerful among the various Yueh-chi tribes. They…
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Kujula Kadphises Kujula Kadphises (also Kadphises I) is believed to be the founder of Kushan Dynasty in India. He was originally the Chief of one of the divisions of the Yue-chi who ultimately succeeded is bringing other divisions to subjection and made himself the sole monarch of the Yue-chi nation. There is a good deal…
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Kosala Kingdom The kingdom of Kosala covered the territories of Oudh and was ruled by king Mahakosala and his more powerful son Prasenajit who was a contemporary of Buddha. King Prasenajit was known for his devotion to Buddha, without being a Buddhist. His respect for Jaina and Brahminical faiths was also deep. Location: In their…
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King Porus King Porus was the ruler of Kingdom of Paurava in Ancient India. The kingdom is located between Chenab and Jhelum River at Punjab. It is believed that King Porus reigned from 340 B.C to 317 B.C. King Porus fought with the Macedonian army of Alexander the Great in the Battle of Hydaspes. Alexander…
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