History for SSC Chapter 11: Invasions from Central Asia
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Complete SSC History notes on the Arab conquest of Sindh, Muhammad bin Qasim, Mahmud of Ghazni, the Ghaznavids, Muhammad Ghori, Battles of Tarain and Chandawar, key dates and practice MCQs.
Complete SSC History notes on Early Medieval India (750–1200 CE), covering regional kingdoms, the Tripartite Struggle, Cholas, Rajput dynasties, administration, literature, temples and key dates.
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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…
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….