Bahmani Kingdom and Deccan Sultanates After the fall of Yadavas and Kakatiyas to the Khaljis and Tughlaqs, several Muslim governorships were established in the region. Mohamed Bin Tughalaq had made an elaborate administrative system for the Deccan region and, in the process, appointed Sada Amir/Amiran-i-sada,e. the chief of hundred villages. They performed both military and…
The Vijayanagara Empire (1336-1646) AD Ruins of Vijayanagar, Hampi (Source: Karnataka Tourism website) The Vijayanagara Empire flourished in Southern India, comprising the modern states of Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and some parts of Telangana and Maharashtra. After the weakening of control of the Delhi Sultanate in Southern India, the Vijayanagara Empire and the Bahmani Sultanate emerged as the dominant power…
Socio-cultural Impact of the Delhi Sultanate The Delhi sultanate introduced Persian art, architecture, and language, fostering a blend of Indian and Islamic cultures. It led to grow the Indo-Islamic art and the spread of Islam in India. Economy of Delhi Sultanate Agriculture North part of the empire produced Wheat, Oilseed East and south had rice…
Delhi Sultanate The Delhi Sultanate known as one of the India’s rich historical time-period. This empire rulers from the 13th- 16th century, played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s culture, architecture, and society. Delhi Sultanate was a series of Islamic dynasties that ruled over the Indian subcontinent. It began with Ghurid invasion in 1192,…
Regional Powers in South India and Deccan After the Fall of Rashtrakutas, Deccan India came under the rule of Western Chalukyas and the Cholas. These powers had to contend with the Parmaras of Dhara and the Kalachuris of Tripuri. The Cholas and Western Chalukyas struggled against each other in the 10th-12th century until their powers…
Evaluation of Rajput States In the previous page, we discussed the chronology of the Rajput states and the early Muslim invasions. In this page, we shall discuss the reasons for the military failure of the Rajputs, their art and society. Reasons for the Military failure of Rajputs: Military Factors: Supply of horses: Cavalry formed the…
The Rajput States – Famous Rajput Dynasties After the fall of the Gurjar-Pratihara Empire, several Rajput states emerged in north India. The most significant of these were the Paramaras of Malwa, Chandellas in Bundelkhand, Chaulukyas (Solankis) of Gujarat, Chauhans of Ajmer and the Gahadavalas of Kanauj. There were other, smaller dynasties spread throughout the country,…
Introduction India’s external sector has been stroked by shocks and uncertainty manifested in terms of elevated global commodity prices; tightening international financial conditions; reversal of capital flows; heightening financial market volatility; currency depreciation, and looming worldwide growth and trade slowdown. Trade Helping India Reap the Benefits of a Globalised world Global Scenario India’s Growing and…
Introduction India, with one of the largest youth populations in the world (27.2 % of the total population), seeks to reap its demographic dividend with suitable policy measures to usher a positive change in transforming India. To tap the youth’s constructive and creative energies, the government has adopted a twin objective of personality building and…
Challenges Facing the Global Economy The global economy is facing a unique set of challenges that are simultaneous and, therefore, unprecedented. The challenges are: Global output contraction following the Covid-19 pandemic. Russia-Ukarine conflict. Monetary tightening to rein in inflation. Trade protectionism. A slowdown in China. Effects of loss of education and earning opportunities during the…
