HOW IRAN BECAME AN ISLAMIC COUNTRY ?

The civilization of Iran is as ancient as the civilization of India. Iran was historically known as Persia and has been the centre of several great civilizations. In ancient times the people of Iran followed Zoroastrianism, whose sacred text is the Avesta (commonly called Zend Avesta), which is considered as ancient as the Rigveda of … Read more

HOW TAIMUR INVADED AND PLUNDERED INDIA IN 1398 ?

The invasions of India by the Turks and the Afghans were often marked by violence and plunder. However, the invasions of the Mongols were considered even more destructive. Mongol campaigns across Asia and Europe caused immense devastation, and their armies killed millions of people regardless of religion. The most famous Mongol leader was Genghis Khan, … Read more

HOW EAST INDIA COMPANY USED SUBSIDIARY ALLIANCE AND DOCTRINE OF LAPSE AS  TOOLS OF IMPERIALISM IN INDIA ?

The Subsidiary Alliance and the Doctrine of Lapse were two important instruments used by the East India Company to expand its imperial control in India. While some regions such as Bengal and Punjab were annexed directly through conquest, the Company subordinated many other states through the system of subsidiary alliances. The policy of Subsidiary Alliance … Read more

WHY EUROPEANS DISCOVERED SEA ROUTES TO INDIA  ?

India and China had traded with the western world since ancient times. Spices, textiles, and several other valuable products were exported to western countries. Most of this trade took place through land routes, the most famous being the Silk Route, which existed from ancient times until the 15th century. These routes were used not only … Read more

HOW MANY GRAVES WERE DUG BY SHAH JAHAN TO BECOME AN EMPEROR ?

The Mughal Empire had no fixed or settled law of succession. After the death of an emperor—and sometimes even during his lifetime—potential heirs fought among themselves for the throne. Ultimately, the prince who emerged victorious became the emperor. Shah Jahan was particularly ruthless in securing his claim to the throne. To eliminate rivals, he ordered … Read more