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The Harappan Culture

July 28, 2022May 18, 2023 pcsclasses

The Harappan Culture: the Bronze Age civilization in Indus Valley The Harappan civilization arose in the Northwestern part of the Indian Subcontinent. This civilization was discovered first in 1921 at the Harappa situated in the province of west Punjab in Pakistan. The name Harappan civilization was given to this culture due to its first excavation site Harappa. This civilization was an Urban civilization. Geographical area/Area Covered in Harappan Culture The Harappan Culture covered the parts of Punjab, Haryana, Sindh, Baluchistan, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and the fringes of Western Uttar Pradesh. This…

Modern Historians of Ancient India

July 2, 2022July 9, 2023 pcsclasses

Modern Historians of Ancient India In India, research related to ancient history started around the 2nd half of the 18th century when the colonial administration was set up by the Britishers. Here we discuss different views and contributions of Modern Historians of Ancient India. Colonialist view and contribution: Modern research in the history of ancient India started in the 2nd half of the 18th century because of the need for the colonial admiration set up by the British. Bengal and Bihar came under the rule of the East India Company…

List of Highest Mountain Peaks in Indian States

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 pcsclasses

Important peaks of Indian states (High mountain peaks)

List of Highest Mountain Peaks in the Indian States Peak (Height wise) State Region/Range Kanchenjunga 8,586 m The third highest mountain in the world. Sikkim Sikkim is a state in north-eastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Province No. 1 of Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Eastern Himalaya The Eastern Himalayas extend from eastern Nepal across Northeast India, Bhutan, and the Tibet Autonomous Region to Yunnan in China and northern Myanmar Nanda Devi…

Grasslands in the World

June 2, 2022November 15, 2022 pcsclasses

Grasslands in the World Grasslands are found in areas with not enough rainfall for the growth of a forest, but it is adequate to support the growth of grasses. The grasslands can be said as a connecting link between deserts and forests. Grassland can be defined as an area where vegetation is dominated by grasses. These are found on all continents except Antarctica. The grasslands are one of the largest biomes on earth. It supports a variety of species. For example, African Savana feeds animals including zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and…

Important deserts of the world

May 26, 2022July 4, 2023 pcsclasses

Important deserts of the world what is desert? A Desert is a barren area of landscape where little participation occurs, consequently, living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. A desert can be any large, extremely dry area of land that lacks vegetation, the area includes polar regions. Deserts are the driest places on Earth. these get less than 250 mm of rain in a year. It can be classified by the amount of precipitation that falls, by the temperature that prevails, by the causes of desertification, or by their…

Books and Authors in Medieval India

May 21, 2022July 9, 2023 pcsclasses

Books and Authors in Medieval India In medieval India, many books were written by different authors based on the cultural, social, and political systems. These books are very important to know about that era. List of Important Books and Authors in Medieval India: Name of Books Author Taj-ul-Massir (History of Delhi Sultanate. The book is written in the Persian language) Hasan Nizami Tabaqt-i-Nasiri (The book is written for Sultan Nasir-ud-din in the Persian language) Minhaj-i- Siraj Tarikh-i-Firoz shahi and Fatwah-i-Jahandari Ziauddin Barani (1285-1358, Political thinker during the reign of Muhammad…

List of important books and Authors in Ancient India

April 6, 2022December 5, 2023 pcsclasses

List of important books and Authors in Ancient India Many texts are available that were written in our ancient past. Ancient history books are sources of knowledge and understanding of our history, culture, and social position of ours. We are providing here the list of important books and Authors in Ancient India. List of books and authors in Ancient India: Name of Book Name of Author Description Rig Veda Attributed to many Rishis Hindu hymns about various gods, scientific revelations, and references to historic events. Written in language Sanskrit…

Sources of Ancient History of India

April 5, 2022December 5, 2023 pcsclasses

Sources of Ancient History of India Material remains Coins Inscriptions Literary Sources Foreign Accounts Village study Natural sciences Historical Sense Constructing History Material remains of ancient history In India and many other countries, archaeology is used to study prehistory and ancient history. The remains of tools, plants, animals, and humans from the pre-ice age indicate the climatic conditions that prevailed at the time. (Archaeology- The science that enables us to systematically dig the successive layers of old mounds, and so form an idea of the material life of the people…

Soils: Formation, Classification

March 17, 2022October 27, 2023 pcsclasses

Soils: Formation, Classification Soil is a mixture of rock debris and organic materials that develop on the surface of the Earth. Mineral particles, humus, water, and air are components of Soil. The soil on the surface of Earth has evolved over a thousand years. Soil consists of mineral particles, humus, water, and air. The amount of these components varies and depends on the type of soil. Factors affecting soil formation: The major factors affecting soil formation are: Relief Vegetation and other life forms (Organic materials) Parent material Time Climate Human…