Modern World History

The world history describes the human history determined by the study of archaeological and written records. Ancient history begins with the invention of writing...

History of Renaissance

The term Renaissance denotes a new age in the history of western civilization at the end of the middle ages though its literal meaning is rebirth or revival of classical learning and arts...

French Revolution

The French revolution changed the entire history of France. Many short terms as well as long term factors are responsible for the beginning of French revolution...

World War I

• Causes of World War I
• Rival Sovereign States

Ancient India

India can boast of a glorious past and the study of the history of Ancient India is a subject in itself. India has a civilisation as ancient as most ancient civilizations across the world...

Medieval India

The period from the 8th to 12th century in political life in India is particularly dominated by the presence of large number of states. The bigger ones tried to establish their supremacy in northern India and the Deccan...

Modern india

The process of British conquest of various parts of India extended over a period of nearly a century. The English suffered many diplomatic failures and some military but ultimately emerged victorious...

Art in Religion

From time immemorial the social environment of man had been indulged and involved in magic and animism that correspond to the revelation of religion...

Art and Society

According to Croce the work of an art is an activity of the artist’s consciousness. Thus concept raises a problem concerning the artist’s relations with his audience...

History of Folk Art

It is universally accepted that art is the expression of aesthetic experience even in the most uncivilized ages man had the urge to express and communicate his ideas and experiences...

Modern Art

"The main purpose of art is not to render the visible but rather to make visible". Paul Klee It is often thought that modern art dropped from the sky and that it has made a violent break with the past...

What are the four Vedas?

Rig Veda- Collection of lyrics in praise of different Gods recited by the priest called Hotri....

What are the main features of political organization in Later Vedic Civilization?

The chief was the protector of the tribe or jena. He did not wield absolute power. He was expected to promote material well-being of people and had to regard the kingdom as a trust....

What are the main characteristics of Later Vedic Age?

Growth of king’s power. Rigidiy in caste system. Position of women and Shudras degraded. Religion became very rigid and complex. Rituals multiplied in Later Vedic Period....

Who were the chief priests engaged in performing sacrifices in Later Vedic Age?

Hotri- The invoker who recited hymns from Rigveda. Adhvaryu-The executor who recited hymns from Yajurveda Udgatri...