WOMEN IN ANCIENT INDIA The sub-continent of India is both diverse in its history and geography. It was not until the Mauryan Empire in the third century b.c.e. when most of India was brought together under one ruling dynasty. Before the Mauryans there was the ancient era known as the Indus Valley or Harappan civilization‚ and then the invasion and settlement of the Aryans along the Ganges River plain. The Ganges and Indus Rivers are known as the mother and father of India. Other rivers traverse
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Differences: There was a dynastic cycle‚ the dynasties would rise and fall‚ and be taken over by a new person. India went back to independent city states when a ruler fell. China was generally able to be re-united through a ruler India was not‚ India was not able to be united in the north due to invasions from bordering countries. The only person to unite India was Ashoka Maurya Similarities: Both were patriarchal societies. Major cities were built along major water ways‚ India (The indus river)
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The Indian National Congress (Hindi: भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस) (also known as the Congress‚ and abbreviated INC) is a major political party in India. It is the largest and oldest democratic political party in the world.[1][2][3] Founded in 1885 by Allan Octavian Hume‚ Dadabhai Naoroji‚ Dinshaw Wacha‚ Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee‚ Surendranath Banerjee‚ Monomohun Ghose‚ Mahadev Govind Ranade[4] and William Wedderburn‚ the Indian National Congress became the leader of the Indian Independence Movement
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religious population‚ India has seen many arguments‚ debates‚ and parliaments questioning originality of the religions‚ the origins‚ traditions‚ similarities and most of all the differences of South Asian people. In his essay‚ “Three Hundred Ramayanas”‚ AK Ramanujan explores the vast range of Ramayana tradition in South Asia. He argues that there is not one Ramayana‚ but a myriad throughout South Asia. Despite counterarguments by other scholars‚ Ramanujan’s essay reveals how diverse India is in its traditions
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| Ancient India saw the relationship between knowledge of science and technology‚ with religion and social relations. The archaeological remains of the Indus Valley reveal knowledge of applied sciences. Scientific techniques were used in irrigation‚ Metallurgy‚ making of fired bricks and pottery‚ and simple reckoning and measurement of areas and volumes. Aryan achievements in the field of astronomy‚ mathematics and medicine are well known. Chinese records indicate knowledge of a dozen books of Indian
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ideas of Ancient India such as the caste system‚ karma‚ reincarnation and Buddhism greatly influenced its society by keeping the people calm and happy even in unbalanced situations. The caste system is a hierarchical structure in which people are born into their class‚ or caste‚ with no exception. For example‚ if two people were low-ranking farmers‚ the son and/or daughter of these parents would also be born as farmer even if he/she showed outstanding intelligence and leadership. Though this does not
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Contributions from Ancient India Ancient India contributed many things in our modern culture. The Ancient Indians showed their intelligence in the many ideas that they had. We need to credit them for their advancements in many things. The concept of zero and the numeral system we use in our culture are examples of the Ancient Indian advancements in mathematics. They also deepened the knowledge and accuracy of astronomy. In addition the cotton developments sparked the Indian textile world. One of the
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central conception of education of the Indians has been that it is a source of illumination giving us a correct lead in the various spheres of life. Knowledge says one thinker‚ is the third eye of man‚ which gives him insight into all affairs and teaches him how to act. India has a rich tradition of learning and education right from the beginning of time. There are Shastra’s and Sutra’s which detail the duty of a teacher and student. Ancient Education System in India is based on making of Man and not
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY India is heading for the 2014 General Election‚ which will decide which party is going to get the clear majority in the Parliament. As a part of preparation for the big political battle‚ all the parties seem to be ready with their campaigning strategy and issues. The recently rally by Congress in New Delhi and JD(U) in Patna are the best set example that parties have already geared up for the battle 2014. There are many issues like corruption‚ inflation‚ subsidies on LPG‚ and
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Forts in ancient India Three major methods were used for the construction of ancient Indian forts. The first consisted of earthen ramparts. Often they were constructed of the sand which was dug out of the ditch surrounding the fort. The second of rubble with earth on the outside which was more sturdy. The third type of construction was with stone and masonry work. The last was the strongest. Often materials from demolished forts were reused in the building of new forts.[2] By 4 BCE‚ fortified cities
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