The Satavahanas Notes for UPSC Exam
Satavahana Dynasty The Satavahana dynasty began in the middle of the 1st century and lasted until the 3rd century. Although the dynasty's origins are unclear, according to the Puranas, its…
The Shakas Rulers & Satrap System Notes for UPSC Exam
The Rise Of Shakas In the 2nd century B.C., a group of nomadic people from Central Asia, known as 'Yueh-chi' or 'Yuezhi,' displaced the Shakas from their homeland, pushing them…
The Indo-Greek rulers Notes for UPSC Exam
Indo-Greeks Around 200 BC, the Indo-Greeks made their first moves across the Hindu Kush in a series of invasions. The Greeks took charge of Bactria, the region just south of…
Shungas, Kanvas and Mahameghavahana Notes for UPSC Exam
Sunga Dynasty The Sunga Dynasty emerged in ancient times after the Mauryan era. Established by Pushyamitra Sunga, who overthrew the Maurya Dynasty in 185 BCE, it witnessed the rule of…
Mauryan Culture, Society and Economy Notes for UPSC Exam
Society and Religion in the Mauryan Era According to Megasthenes and later Greek authors, Indian society during the Mauryan period had seven main groups: thinkers, farmers, hunters and herders, craftsmen…
Administration of Mauryas Notes for UPSC Exam
Mauryan Administration The Mauryan Empire, existing from 321 B.C.E. to 185 B.C.E., stands as the initial pan-Indian realm, covering a vast part of the Indian subcontinent. It included territories in…
Maurya Empire- Ashoka Notes for UPSC Exam
Ashoka After Bindusara's death in 273 BCE, there was a four-year struggle for succession. Bindusara wished for his son Susima to be his successor. However, Ashoka, another son of Bindusara,…
Maurya Empire- Chandragupta and Bindusara Notes for UPSC Exam
Mauryan Empire The history of the Mauryan Empire during approximately 324 to 187 BCE is illuminated by various literary sources, providing valuable insights into this period. Several texts shed light…
Sources Of Medieval History Notes for UPSC Exam
From A.D. 700 to 1200 and then from A.D. 1200 to 1700, we split Indian history into Early Medieval and Later Medieval periods. Luckily, historians have a bunch of sources…
Invasion of Alexander Notes for UPSC Exam
Invasion of Alexander The Great In 327 BC, Alexander the Great journeyed to India, following his conquests in Syria, Egypt, and Persia. During the fourth century BC, there was a…
