HISTORY‚ CIVICS AND GEOGRAPHY (50) HISTORY AND CIVICS H.C.G. - Paper - 1 Aims: 1. To provide an understanding of the working of the Indian government necessary for the student to grow into a responsible‚ enlightened citizen in a Secular democracy. 2. To enrich the understanding of those aspects of Indian historical development which are crucial to the understanding of contemporary India. 3. To awaken a desirable understanding in pupils of the various streams which have contributed to the development
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1. Hawa Mahal Hawa Mahal stands upright as the entrance to the City Palace‚ Jaipur. An important landmark in the city‚ Hawa Mahal is an epitome of the Rajputana architecture. The splendid five-storey “Palace of the Winds” is a blend of beauty and splendor much close to Rajasthan’s culture. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built Hawa Mahal in 1779. The pyramid shape of this ancient monument is a tourist attraction having 953 small windows. 2. Taj Mahal Taj Mahal‚ the pinnacle of Mughal architecture
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INDIAN CONSTITUTION CONTENTS 1.What Is Constitution Anyway? 2.Why Do We Need Constitution? 3.The History of Constitution of India. 4.The Framing of Constitution of India. 5.The Preamble to Constitution of India. 6.What Is The constitution of India? 7.Main Characteristics of Constitution of India. 8.Conclusion The First Book of Constitution of India is Located at Parliament Library Building‚ New Delhi‚ India. 2 CONTENTS 1.What Is Constitution Anyway? 2.Why Do We Need Constitution? 3.The History
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Reality of Akbar the Great (?) EXPOSED! [Part-1] Very chosen few legends in Indian history had the privilege of being honored with the suffix ‘the Great’ or ‘Mahaan’ after their name. I recall only three – Alexander‚ Ashoka and Akbar. This great title does not come easily. One has to indeed display exemplary greatness to be called ‘great’. This great land has produced one legend after another – Vikramaditya‚ Prithviraj‚ Rana Pratap‚ Shivaji – to name a few. But none qualified to be called ‘the
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and other forms of work of art were patronized and practiced at the Kings’ and rulers’ palaces. Only their palaces were made of bricks and pillars of stone. General people’s houses were made of long grass‚ hay‚ clay and bamboo. This area was ruled by the Maurjya dynasty before the birth of Christ. The most prominent king of this dynasty was the king Ashoka. The emperors of Gupta Dynasty ruled from 400 A.D for a few centuries. The most famous kings of Gupta Dynasty were King Somudra Gupta‚ Kumar
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STUDY GUIDE: AP WORLD SEMESTER 1 52 points- 2 points apiece for summarizing each of the following: (Complete sentences NOT required.) 1. Definition of Civilization Some scholars prefer to define civilizations only as societies with enough economic surpluses to create division of labor and a social hierarchy. The chief difference between civilizations and other societies involves the emergence of formal political organizations‚ or states. Another trait that makes a society a civilization is when
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oldest in northern India‚built of materials reused from some twent Brahman temples.Presently this mosque complex there is courtyard and a prayer hall. The iron Pillar in the mosque compund was built during Ashoka reign and is 7.02m tall ‚0.93m of which is below ground.It bears a Sanskrit inscription from the fourth century A.D.The iron pillar weighs over 6001kg. This tower is situated in the Mehrauli territory of Delhi‚ India.The Minaret of Jam an UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Afghanistan
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AP Human Geography Comparative Religions Project This project asks students to produce a summary of evidence concerning six of the world’s major belief systems. This project will help you develop a good study resource to review for the AP exam in the spring. 1. Prepare an information sheet for Judaism‚ Confucianism‚ Hinduism‚ Buddhism‚ Christianity and Islam. Include answers to the following questions on each information sheet. a. What is the point of origin? b. How
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Let us consider the example of ancient India’s first emperor – Ashoka‚ the Great. Emperor Ashoka was the first to unite the Indian subcontinent under one rule. His empire extended from modern day Kandahar to Mysore in south India. Even though‚ this is considered by many as an accomplishment that was truly great‚ Ashoka himself was considered as a war-monger and a megalomaniac. However‚ after the War of Kalinga was won‚ an exhausted Ashoka felt disgusted at the level of carnage his armies had caused
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Delhi Attractions Delhi has seen a number of dynasties to take birth and die in its soil for many centuries. The monuments‚ cenotaphs and mausoleums of kings and queens fringed in the city still narrate the bloody heritage of the city. You will also be amazed to see the sky high forts and palaces depicting the grandeur of yore as you take tour in Delhi. Some famous destinations which you should visit once you come in Delhi are - Red Fort Red Fort‚ New Delhi Built in the red sandstone‚ the magnificent
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