Marathi Brahmins Maharashtra is a state in western India with a rich cultural heritage and diverse population. Brahmins are one of the major social groups in Maharashtra. Brahmins are about 8-10% of the total population of Maharashtra. Maharashtrian Brahmins are the original natives of this ancient Indian state. They are classified into mainly three sub-divisions based …
Assamese Brahmins Assam kingdoms and Assam subjects, are role models for rest of India’s hindu society. The Assamese kings preserved their culture by power of their sword as well as mighty armies. While people preserved religious & cultural inheritance. Invaders could not dare to invade Assam and destroy it’s cultural inheritance. Assam Brahmins promoted learning, Vedic …
Alauddin Khilji Alauddin Khilji Alauddin Khilji was one among cruelest kings and the most brutal ruler of Indian history, born on earth. He had killed his own real uncle and his father-in-law Jalal-ud-din to assert his authority over the Delhi throne, While he was raised by his uncle. He had also blinded and killed his own nephews …
Goa Brahmins Goa Brahmins, also known as Gauda Saraswat Brahmins, trace their roots to the Saraswat Brahmins who originally settled in the Gauda region (present-day Bengal) and later migrated to Goa. They are considered to be one of the oldest Brahmin communities in India. According to Skanda Purana and ancient inscriptions, Gaud Saraswat Brahmins are a …
Mahmud of Ghazni Mahmud of Ghazni was an Islamic invader from Afghanistan, who raided India 17 times and looted the wealth of many hindu temples, including the Somnath temple. There is a general consensus among historians that Mahmud’s military campaigns in the Indian subcontinent involved acts of cruelty and devastation, particularly when it came to …
MBrahmins are one among prominent communities of Karnataka. They belong to a high social group and are considered to be the priestly class. They have traditionally occupied positions as priests, scholars, and teachers. Carnatic Brahmins are Pancha Dravida Brahmins. They are Smartas, Madhavas, & Sri Vaishnavas They comprise 2.5% of the total population of Karnataka. Karnataka, Brahmins …
Tipu Sultan, was a cruel ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India from 1782 to 1799. He is a highly controversial figure in history, and opinions about him vary. The major part of Tipu Sultan’s rule was spent in conducting military operations for subjugating Malabar. Tipu Sultan had, ruled his kingdom only for …
In Maharashtra, Brahmins have played a significant role in the cultural, social, and political life of the state. Brahmins had always been a dominant community of Maharashtra, whether as rulers, administrators like the Peshwas and as brave warriors. They make up 8-9 per cent of Maharashtra’s total population (Around 90 lakh) The term Brahmin in Indian …
History of shenoy brahmins ? Shenoy Brahmins, also known as Shenoy or Shenoys, are a subcaste of Brahmins. The Shenoys were generally involved in administration of the city. The word ‘Shenoy’ itself means a writer.Shenoy is a surname from coastal Karnataka and Goa in India. It is found among Hindus of the Goud Saraswat Brahmin …
Aurangzeb Alamgir, the sixth mughal king of India, reigned from 1658 to 1707. While islamic history may acknowledge, Aurangzeb as a significant figure, but his legacy remains shrouded in several controversies. Many unbiased scholars and historians have criticized his reign as marked by cruelty and religious intolerance. This write up, aims to provide an overview …