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The Janata Party Experiment (1977-1980): India’s First Non-Congress Government

Introduction The Janata Party was formed in 1977 as a coalition of various opposition parties in India to contest the general elections held

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Political Integration of Princely States during the Partition of India

Introduction The political integration of Princely States was a complex and often turbulent process that occurred during and immediately after the Partition of

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Indian Politics

The Emergency in India (1975–1977)

The Emergency in India was a 21-month period from June 25, 1975, to March 21, 1977, when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a

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Mature Harappan Phase Begins (c. 2600 BCE)

The Mature Harappan Phase (c. 2600 - 1900 BCE) marks the zenith of the Indus Valley Civilization. During this period, the civilization reached

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How Zero was Invented

Zero (symbol: 0) is a number and the numerical digit used to represent that number in numerals. It plays a central role in

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Akbar the Great: Architect of Mughal India’s Syncretic Culture

Akbar (r. 1556 – 1605 CE), also known as Akbar the Great, was the third Mughal Emperor and is widely regarded as one

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The Chola Dynasty: Maritime Power and Temple Builders of South India

The Chola Dynasty (c. 9th century – 13th century CE) was a Tamil dynasty of South India, renowned for its long reign, maritime

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The Gupta Golden Age: Prosperity in Ancient India

The Gupta Empire (c. 320 – 550 CE) is often referred to as the "Golden Age of India" in historical narratives. This period

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Ashoka the Great: From Warrior King to Buddhist Emperor

Ashoka Maurya (r. 268 – 232 BCE), also known as Ashoka the Great, was an Indian emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty who ruled

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The Indus Valley Civilization

The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), also known as the Harappan Civilization, stands as one of the world's earliest urban societies, flourishing in the

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