Sangam Age Notes for UPSC Exam
The Sangam age points to the time between 300 BCE to 200 CE in Tamil Nadu's history. Back then, society was made up of lots of small kingdoms ruled by…
Pandya Kingdom Notes for UPSC Exam
The Pandya Kingdom was one of the old Tamil ruling families in southern India, mostly in Tamil Nadu. They were part of the three big kingdoms during the Sangam age. Overview…
The Cholas Notes for UPSC Exam
These notes cover the in-depth detail about the Cholas. This topic is important for UPSC IAS and other state level competitive exams. Introduction The Cholas are thought to have taken…
The Chalukyas Notes for UPSC Exam
The Southern and Deccan regions of India were under the dominion of the Chalukyas dynasty from the 6th to the 12th century A.D. This era, considered the zenith of Karnataka,…
The Pallavas Notes for UPSC Exam
The Pallava Dynasty was located in South India and ruled from 275 to 897 CE. They made significant contributions to religion, philosophy, art, coins, and architecture, establishing themselves as powerful…
The Rashtrakutas Notes for UPSC Exam
The Rashtrakutas believed they were descendants of Satyaki. Historians have varying opinions about their roots. Some inscriptions of Chalukya kings suggest they served as vassals to the Chalukyas. The Rashtrakutas…
Early Medieval Society & Religion Notes for UPSC Exam
When Muslims arrived, people from diverse regions and religions interacted with the local population. Society became divided into three classes: upper, middle, and lower. The Bhakti and Sufi movements influenced…
Early Medieval South India Notes for UPSC Exam
Southern India (c. 600 – 750 CE) The second historical phase in the regions south of the Vindhyas began around 300 – 750 CE, showing both differences and continuations from…
Early Medieval North India Notes for UPSC Exam
The time between ancient and medieval times is called the "early medieval" period. During this phase, which lasted from around 600 to 1200 CE, various regional states started forming. There…
Era of Harsha Notes for UPSC Exam
Harshavardhana, a ruler in northern India, led from 606 to 647 CE. Belonging to the Vardhana dynasty, he's recognized as a key Indian leader in the seventh century AD. His…
