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The Gupta Empire: The Classical Age of Indian Culture
📘 Introduction: Why the Gupta Period Matters The Gupta Empire (c. 320 CE – 550 CE) is often regarded as the Golden Age of India due to its remarkable achievements…
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Mauryan Empire: India’s First Imperial Power and the Legacy of Ashoka
📘 Ancient Indian History Series | For UPSC & JKAS Aspirants 🧭 Introduction: Why the Mauryan Empire Matters The Mauryan Empire (322–185 BCE) was the first historic empire to unify…
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Mahajanapadas & Second Urbanization (600 BCE onwards): The Rise of States and Cities in Ancient India
🪔 Introduction: From Cattle Raids to Kingdoms By 600 BCE, India stood on the cusp of a new transformation. The simple tribal society of the Vedic era began evolving into…
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Who Were the Aryans?- Origin Theories
(Origin Theories, Migration Debates, Cultural Legacy – For UPSC Mains) Introduction: The Aryan Puzzle in Indian History The term ‘Aryan’ refers to the people who composed the Rigveda, marking the…