“Sikhism as a Cultural Protector: A Historical Introduction to a Distinctive Indian Tradition” By Cdr Alok Mohan Abstract This paper offers an introductory exploration of Sikhism, emphasizing its origins as both a spiritual path and a cultural safeguard rooted in Indian traditions. It examines how Sikh thought promotes monotheism, social equality, and martial readiness in …
Title:Sanātan Culture and Vedic Polity: The Eternal Soul of Indian CivilizationByCdr Alok Mohan Abstract Every nation has a culture that forms its soul—the intrinsic energy that sustains it through generations. In the case of India, this soul is its Sanātan (eternal) culture, which has survived foreign invasions, centuries of subjugation, and social upheaval without losing …
Title: Sanātan Rishis and Their Legacy: The Eternal Heritage of Hindu Culture and Polity – Cdr Alok Mohan Abstract This paper explores the enduring nature of Indian culture—its Sanātan spirit that survived centuries of subjugation—and how Vedic political institutions such as the Sabha and Samiti embodied early principles of consultative governance. Additionally, it profiles key …
Hellenes in the Ganges: Cultural Fusion and Legacy of the Indo‑Greek Kingdoms (c. 185 BCE–10 CE)ByCdr Alok Mohan Abstract This paper explores the Indo–Greek kingdoms that emerged in northwestern India from circa 185 BCE to around 10 CE. Born from Alexander’s successors in Bactria, the Indo‑Greeks forged an extraordinary blend of Greek and Indian cultures. By examining political origins, coinage, artistic synthesis, …
Guru Gobind Singh Ji: As a Patriotic Poet, Who Resurrected a Nation through his Verses:-By Cdr Alok Mohan Janana Prabodha – Attributes of God and the Quest for Liberation AbstractJanana Prabodha comprises 125 verses that celebrate God’s attributes such as omnipresence, formlessness, agelessness, immortality, and invokes Him in earnest supplication. In a “Benati” chopāī, the poet …
Guru Gobind Singh Ji: As a Patriotic Poet, Who Resurrected a Nation through his Verses:-By Cdr Alok Mohan Abstract: Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, is widely revered for his unmatched leadership as a spiritual guide and military commander. However, his towering contributions to the literary and poetic landscape of India, …
Reinstating Brahmanical leadership – By Cdr Alok Mohan “A Study of the Sunga Dynasty through Epigraphy, Art, and Political Strategy” The Sunga dynasty, established in the mid-2nd century BCE, marks a transformative chapter in the post-Mauryan era of Indian history. Emerging from the political vacuum that followed the decline of the mighty Mauryan Empire, the …
Abhiras and Yavanas: Epigraphic Narratives of Tribal Sovereignty, Religious Patronage, and Cross‑Cultural Integration in Ancient India”By Cdr Alok MohanAbstractThis paper offers a detailed epigraphic investigation of the Abhiras and Yavanas, focusing on pivotal inscriptions from western, central, and southern India (c. 3rd century CE). It critically examines: Maharashtra’s Abhira state under Ishvarasena, Nasik Cave inscription of Raja Ishvarasena …
“Abhiras and Yavanas in Ancient India: Tracing Tribal Roots, Martial Realms, and Cross‑Civilizational Interactions through Inscriptions and Epic Traditions” By Cdr Alok Mohan Abstract This paper critically examines the Abhiras and Yavanas through ancient inscriptions, classical texts, and archaeological evidence. It explores the origins, migrations, political ascendancy, and cultural roles of the Abhiras—especially their rise …
“Satraps Beyond the Satavahanas: The Rise and Legacy of the Kshaharata and Kardamaka Houses in Western India” By Cdr Alok Mohan Abstract This study examines two successive Saka houses in western India—the Kshaharata dynasty (House of Chashtana) and the Kardamaka dynasty—based on epigraphic records, numismatic evidence, and ancient inscriptions. It explores their political ascendancy, religious …