Information About Kerala History Kerala’s history is closely linked with its commerce, which until recent times revolved around its spice trade. Celebrated as the Spice Coast of India, ancient Kerala played host to travellers and traders from across the world including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, French and the British. Almost all of […]
Information About Karnataka History Karnatakan pre-history goes back to a paleolithic hand-axe culture evidenced by discoveries of, among other things, hand axes and cleavers in the region. Evidence of neolithic and megalithic cultures have also been found in the state. Gold discovered in Harappa was found to be imported from mines in Karnataka, prompting scholars
Information About Jharkhand History The region enshrouded in the hills and forests inaccessible to a large segment of people. The tribes of this state are living here from thousands of years and not much changed in their life and culture over the ages baring last few decades. Many scholars now believe that the language used
Information About Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. It is situated mostly in the Himalayan mountains. Jammu and Kashmir shares a border with the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south and internationally with the People’s Republic of China to the north and east and the Pakistan,
Fast Facts – Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir at a Glance Fast Facts Established 10.26.1947 Area 2,22,236 sq km Capital Winter: Jammu, Summer: Srinagar Largest city Srinagar Legislature (seats) Bicameral (89 + 36) Governor Narinder Nath Vohra Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti (JKPDP) Deputy-Chief Minister Nirmal Kumar Singh (BJP) Official languages Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri Population
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Information About Himachal Pradesh History Himachal Pradesh was anciently known as Dev Bhumi (The Abode of Gods). After the Anglo Gorkha War, the British colonial government came into power. It was initially part of Punjab, except the Siba State of Punjab Hills which was under the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh until 1857. In 1950
Information About Haryana History The name of Haryana instantly conjures up the image of a State which astonishingly combines both-antiquity and plenty. The Vedic land of Haryana has been a cradle of Indian culture and civilization. Indian traditions regard this region as the matrix of creation of northern altar’ where Brahma performed the pristine sacrifice
Information About Gujarat History The ancient history of Gujarat was enriched by their commercial activities. There is a clear historical evidence of trade and commerce ties with Sumer in the Persian Gulf during the time period of 1000 to 750 BC. There was a succession of Hindu/Buddhist states such as the Gupta Empire, Rashtrakuta Empire,
Culture of Gujarat Gujarat is a flourishing state with cultural diversity. It is vibrant with its true colors of rich heritage and cultural traditions. Dating back to history with the Harappan civilization, the state becomes a confluence of many religions – Hinduism, Islam, Jainism and Buddhism. The Gujarati culture blends in arts, beliefs, customs, traditions,
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Information About West Bengal West Bengal is a state in the eastern region of India and is the nation’s fourth most populous. It is also the seventh most populous sub-national entity in the world. West Bengal is the third largest contributor to India’s GDP. West Bengal, together with Bangladesh lying on its east, forms the
