Tag: philosophy
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Study Material: Mauryan Empire – Chandragupta Maurya (c. 321–297 BCE)
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Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire, one of the largest and most influential empires in ancient Indian history. Rising from humble origins, he overthrew the Nanda Dynasty with the guidance of his mentor Chanakya (Kautilya) and established a centralized empire that unified much of the Indian subcontinent. Centered in Pataliputra (modern Patna,…
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Study Material: Social Structure of the Vedic Period (c. 1500–500 BCE)
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The Vedic period, spanning approximately from 1500 to 500 BCE, encompasses the Early Vedic period (c. 1500–1000 BCE, reflected in the Rigveda) and the Later Vedic period (c. 1000–500 BCE, seen in the Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and early Upanishads). The social structure of this period evolved significantly, transitioning from a relatively flexible, tribal…
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Later Vedic Society (c. 1000–500 BCE)
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The Later Vedic period, spanning roughly from 1000 to 500 BCE, marks the evolution of Vedic civilization in ancient India following the Rigvedic period (c. 1500–1000 BCE). This phase, reflected in texts like the Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and early Upanishads, reveals significant transformations in social, economic, political, cultural, and religious structures. Below is…
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Rigveda
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The Rigveda stands as one of the most ancient and revered texts in human history, forming the cornerstone of Vedic literature and the spiritual heritage of ancient Indian civilization. This sacred scripture, composed in an early form of Sanskrit, is part of the four Vedas, which also include the Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda. Below is…
