August 2, 2025
Kolkata

Month: August 2025

History

Rajput Kingdoms

The period between the 8th and 12th centuries CE marks the rise and dominance of the Rajput kingdoms across North and Western India. This era, often called the Early Medieval period, saw dozens of independent and semi-independent principalities, led mainly by warrior clans identified as Rajputs. Distinct in their feudal structure, martial ethos, and cultural patronage,

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Reign of Harsha Vardhana

Harsha Vardhana, known simply as Harsha, was one of the most illustrious rulers of early medieval India. Governing from 606 to 647 CE, Harsha united vast portions of North and East India in the aftermath of the Gupta Empire’s disintegration, reviving imperial unity and cultural vibrancy. His capital at Kannauj became the heart of a

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Reign of Harshavardhana

Harshavardhana, often simply known as Harsha, was one of the most influential monarchs of early medieval India. Ruling from 606 to 647 CE, his reign marked a crucial moment in the political and cultural resurgence of North India following the disintegration of the Gupta Empire. Harsha’s consolidation of territory, alongside his deep patronage of art

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Reign of Chandragupta II – Vikramaditya

Chandragupta II, honored by the legendary title Vikramaditya, stands as one of the most celebrated emperors of the Gupta dynasty. His rule, spanning approximately from 380 to 415 CE, marked the apex of the Gupta Empire—an era often called the “Golden Age” of ancient India due to tremendous achievements in art, literature, architecture, science, and governance. Under

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Reign of Samudragupta

Samudragupta, hailed as the “Napoleon of India,” stands tall among India’s greatest emperors. His reign from about 335 to 380 CE marked a period of decisive conquests, imperial consolidation, cultural efflorescence, and administrative sophistication, making the Gupta dynasty synonymous with the “Golden Age” of ancient India. Through a combination of relentless military campaigns and diplomatic

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