August 3, 2025
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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 mathematics as the [[additive identity]] of the [[integers]], [[real numbers]], and many other algebraic structures. As a digit, 0 is used as a [[placeholder]] in [[place value]] systems. The concept of zero

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History

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 power, efficient administration, and magnificent temple architecture. Emerging in the fertile Kaveri River valley, the Cholas rose to become a dominant force in South India and exerted significant influence across Southeast Asia

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The Battle of Plassey

The Battle of Plassey (23 June 1757) was a pivotal event in Indian history, widely regarded as a decisive turning point that marked the beginning of the British East India Company's political dominance in India. Fought between the British East India Company forces, led by Robert Clive, and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah

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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 witnessed a remarkable flourishing of science, mathematics, astronomy, art, literature, and culture, alongside relative peace and prosperity across much of the Indian subcontinent.

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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 almost the entire Indian subcontinent. Initially known for his military prowess and ruthless expansionist policies, Ashoka underwent a profound transformation after witnessing the devastation of the Kalinga War.

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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 Indus River valley and surrounding regions of present-day Pakistan and Northwest India during the Bronze Age (c. 3300 – 1700 BCE).

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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 of the most significant rulers in Indian history. His reign marks a high point in the Mughal Empire, characterized by territorial expansion, administrative reforms, religious tolerance, and a vibrant cultural synthesis.

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Razia Sultan: The Turkic Empress Who Dared to Rule Delhi

Razia Sultan (r. 1236 – 1240 CE) was the only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, a medieval Indo-Islamic kingdom that spanned a large part of the Indian subcontinent. Her reign, though brief, is a remarkable chapter in Indian history. Razia defied societal norms and gender expectations of her time to assume and exercise royal

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Festivals of India

Ganesh Chaturthi: Honoring the Elephant-Headed God – Processions, Prayers, and Modaks

Christmas in India, while a Christian festival, is celebrated with remarkable enthusiasm and a unique blend of religious traditions and local cultural flavors across the diverse nation. While Christians form a minority in India, Christmas is observed as a public holiday and celebrated by people of various faiths

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Festivals of India

Christmas in India: A Festive Blend of Tradition and Local Flavor

Christmas in India, while a Christian festival, is celebrated with remarkable enthusiasm and a unique blend of religious traditions and local cultural flavors across the diverse nation. While Christians form a minority in India, Christmas is observed as a public holiday and celebrated by people of various faiths

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