THE PRE-GUPTA PERIOD (Chapter 6) Introduction The later Mauryan or pre-Gupta period started as the Mauryan Empire began to decline. Several rulers came to power and aspired to expand their reign before the Guptas established their hold on India. Learning Objectives In this chapter, you will learn about the: Decline of the Mauryan Empire Native…
THE MAURYAN EMPIRE 5 Introduction The establishment of the Mauryan Empire brought in a new era in the history of India. The Mauryan Empire expanded from East of Afghanistan, Baluchistan and the area west of Indus River to the Deccan. It also spread towards present day Bihar, large parts of Orissa and Bengal. It was…
Introduction The Mauryan Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya. He founded his line of rule out of the last king of Nanda dynasty. He rose to power in about 321 BC. The line of the Mauryan rule was broken in 185 BC when Shungas overpowered them. Mauryan Empire was the first major kingdom that emerged…
Q1. According to RBI stress tests released in January 2026, what is the projected Gross NPA ratio of Indian banks by March 2027? A. 2.9%B. 2.5%C. 1.9%D. 1.5% Correct Answer: C. 1.9% Q2. Which category of financial institutions has been highlighted by RBI as facing rising asset-quality risks in 2026? A. Cooperative BanksB. Microfinance InstitutionsC….
RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS (Chapter 3 – Ancient Indian History) Introduction In 6th century BC, India witnessed emergence of several religious sects. This was primarily due to growing social and religious unrest within the varna-based society. Common people were tired of the complex as well as expensive rituals and sacrifices propagated in the later Vedic period. The…
THE VEDIC PERIOD Introduction The period in which Aryans came to settle within the Indian subcontinent is known as Vedic period (or Vedic age). It is so because nearly all information about their lives comes from the Rig Veda. The word Arya has been used in this text 36 times. It indicates a cultural community….
THE INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION Introduction The remains of Indus Culture were first discovered at Harappa (West Punjab) and Mohenjodaro (Sindh). Both these sites are situated now in Pakistan. The findings in these two sites revealed that they were cities. This brought to light a civilization which was first referred to as the ‘Indus Valley Civilization’….
