80. Isapur Yupa Inscription of the time of Vasishka, Saka Year 24 (= AD. 102) Provenance; Isapur, near Mathura, (Uttara Pradesh) Script: Brahmi Language: Sanskrit References: J. Ph. Vogel, A.S.R, 1910-11, pp. 40 ff D.C. Sircar, Sel.Inss, I, pp-151-52, Number 47 A, 1. From the facsimile in C.I.I, II, Pt. 1, Cunningnam: स्वति शिरी and …
Dasyus It’s important to note that the term “Dasyus” is a historical and cultural construct from ancient Indian texts, and it does not correspond directly to any specific ethnic or cultural group in modern times. The understanding of the Dasyus is primarily based on interpretations of the Rigveda, from different angles, by different historians from …
Agra Stone-pillar Inscription of Kanisnka 1 – Regnal Year 16 Provenance: Possibly some place between Mathura and Agra. Now kept in the office of the superintending Archaeologist, S.1., Northern Circle, Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Script = Brahmi of the Kushana type of the 1st and 2nd centuries A.D. Language : Prakrit References: Madhav N. Katti, J. …
History of Gujarati Brahmins Gujarati Brahmins belong to a high varna social class in the traditional hindu system. They are the priestly Brahmins and a learned class in hindu society in gujrat. Most of Gujrat temples were administered by these brahmins. It is believed that Mahmud took an oath of conducting a holy war on …
Ahmad Shah Abdali Ahmad Shah Durrani, commonly known as Ahmad Shah Abdali, was an Afghan military & political leader who lived from 1722 to 1772. He is best known for founding the modern state of Afghanistan and establishing the Durrani empire. Ahmad Shah Abdali was born in Multan, now part of present-day Pakistan. He belonged …
Genghis Khan, was born as Temujin in the 12th century Mongolia. (around 1162) He was the founder and first Khan (khagan) of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death. Genghis Khan’s military campaigns had a profound impact on the world politics. He experienced a challenging childhood, as his …
Temur, the Lame. Timur founded the Timurid Empire in and around Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia. He is widely regarded as one of an undefeated commander and military strategist in history, as well as he is known for his brutality. Born in Uzbekistan (80 kilometres, south of Samarkand) on 9 April 1336. His name Temur means “Iron” in the Chagatai …
Kashmiri Brahmin Kashmir was founded by Rishi kashyap. Thereafter It has been inhabited by kashmiri pandits for thousands of years and had seen hindu cultures and civilizations flourished. Rishi Kashyap, was a historical figure and was one of the Saptarishis (seven great sages). The history of Kashmir is interwined with the histories of various empires …
Bengali Brahmins are a community of Brahmins who trace their roots to the Bengal region, which is located in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent, encompassing present-day Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and parts of Assam and Jharkhand. Brahmins are considered to be priests, scholars, and custodians of religious rituals …
Nadir Shah, was a powerful Persian military leader and monarch, who reigned from 1736 to 1747. He is considered one of the most cruel figures in Iranian history. Nader became increasingly cruel as a result of his mental illness and his desire to extort more and more tax money to pay for his military campaigns. …