Muslim Rule in India After the conquest of Sind and Multan in 712 A.D. the Ghaznavi invasions of India especially under Mahmud of Ghaznah did not produce any substantial result. Qutubuddin Aibak ruled from 1206 to 1210. The reign of Qutubuddin Aibak is rightly considered as the date of the beginning of Muslim rule…
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Music: It’s Meaning and Importance Meaning Music is defined as ‘any sound produced by either vocal or instrumental (or both) activity to generate harmony and/or convey emotions’. Music is the use of sound to create patterns. These patterns can evoke and stir up emotions and images in listeners’ minds such as excitement, or joy.…
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Muhammad Hakim – Ruler of Kabul Muhammad Hakim was the ruler of Kabul. He was Akbar’s younger brother. He was encouraged to invade the Punjab by a revolt in Bengal which aimed at placing him on the throne. Muhammad Hakim advanced as far as Lahore but was compelled to retreat when Mughal Emperor Akbar…
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Monsoon Winds of India Monsoon Winds of India : The south-west and north-east monsoon, are the principal features in the meteorology of India. Temperature differences among the vast Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea on one side and the India subcontinent with the Himalayan wall on the other side form the basis…
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Mobile Phones: 10 Advantages and 10 Disadvantages of Mobile Phones What is a Mobile Phone? A mobile phone is a portable telephone that has access to a cellular radio system. This enables the phone to take calls, send texts, and access the internet (and more!) without it being physically attached to a network…
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Military Career of Shivaji The military career of Shivaji (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj) began at an early age of 18. During the period between 1645 and 1647, he overran few forts near Poona. He got control over his father’s jagir after the death of his Dadoji Konddeo (Shivaji’s guardian). In 1656, he conquered Javli. These…
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Mesolithic Sites in India A brief overview of the Mesolithic sites in India is given below: Bundelkhand, Baghelkhand, Shivanna valley in Madhya Pradesh have a number of middle Stone Age sites. Sabarmati valley sites like Akhaj, Valasana, Hirapur, Lunjhnaj in Gujarat, discovered by Sankalia. Luni River in South West Rajasthan, discovered by V.N. Misra.…
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Media: 10 Advantages and 10 Disadvantages of Media Introduction: Long ago, people used to perform folk songs and drama in various cultures. It was then that media was first used to communicate messages to a wider group of people. Print media followed and then mass media and social media. Media refers to various…
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Meaning, Objectives, and Importance of Advertising ‘Good advertising does not just circulate information. It penetrates the public mind with desires and belief.” Advertising is the most important tool for the promotion and growth of any business. Let us understand the meaning of advertising in detail. Advertising: Meaning Advertising is basically a way of…
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Meaning and Importance of Media Media plays a significant role in keeping everyone updated about the various events around the world. Today, we can check out the latest news and current affairs with just few clicks of mouse or by simply switching on the radio or television, apart from glancing at the newspaper…
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