Sanskrit is an ancient language that dates back over 3,500 years ago to the Indian subcontinent and continues to be used today, primarily as a liturgical language within Hinduism. It is considered one of the oldest and most revered languages in the world, and it is said to have been used as a language of […]Read More
The fall of the Mauryan Empire witnessed the rise of many native rulers. The most important ruling dynasty that succeeded them in the northwest was the Kushanas founded by Kujula Kadphises. The Kushans were a part of the five clans that got divided from the Yuechi tribes (nomadic pastorals in the western China grassland). The […]Read More
The 13th ruler of the Sisodia Dynasty, the Rajput clan that ruled the Mewar (Udaipur), was Maharana Maharana Pratap 1. Born in a royal family to Udai Singh II and Jaiwanta Bai on 9th May 1540, Rana Pratap was designated the Crown Prince as he was the eldest son. Under the influence of one of […]Read More
Ashoka -The emperor who gave us the chakra that we salute today. The 3rd ruler of the Mauryan Empire Ashoka was born to Bindusara and Subhadrangi around 304 BC in Pataliputra. Legend has it that when Subhadrangi successfully gave birth, she yelled “Now I am A-shoka” (without sorrow) and so was he named Ashoka. Subhadrangi […]Read More
Chandragupta Maurya also known as Sandrokyptos, Sandrokottos, Androcottus by the Greeks and Latins, founded the mighty Mauryan Empire around 321 BC. This was the first biggest empire that consolidated most part of the Indian subcontinent into a single political unit. Around the year 323 BC, in an alms-giving ceremony of Dhana Nanda, the emperor of […]Read More
Krishnadevaraya : The lord of Jewelled throne of Karnataka established the King of Bahmani to the throne. Vijayanagar Empire was founded by the brothers Harihara and Bukka in 1336 in the southern bank of Tungabhadra River. The city of Victory (Vijayanagar) previously called Hosapattana, was ruled by four dynasties for over 300 years. These were […]Read More
Lucknow Gharana is a prominent style of classical Indian dance known as Kathak. It originated in the city of Lucknow in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and is known for its graceful movements, intricate footwork, and expressive facial expressions. Kathak dance is a blend of Hindu and Muslim cultures, with influences from the […]Read More
INTRODUCTION Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana is a prominent school of Hindustani classical music that originated in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Founded by the legendary musician, Alladiya Khan, the Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana is known for its unique style of khayal singing, which emphasizes intricate ornamentations and complex rhythmic patterns. Over the years, the gharana has produced […]Read More
Indian classical music is a complex and sophisticated art form that has been developed over thousands of years. It encompasses a wide range of styles, instruments, and traditions, each with its own unique characteristics and history. One of the most important instruments in Indian classical music is the sarod, a stringed instrument that is known […]Read More
The Sitar Gharana is a highly revered musical tradition that originated in India and has been passed down through generations of musicians. It is known for its distinctive style of playing the sitar, a stringed instrument that is central to the tradition. The Sitar Gharana has produced some of the most renowned sitar players […]Read More