In this article we will discuss about the causes of the downfall of the Gupta empire. For nearly 250 years the Gupta empire provided political unity, good administration and economic and cultural progress to North India. The period, therefore, has been rightly regarded as the most glorious epoch in Indian history. But then it disappeared from the scene. The difficulties [...]
This article throws light upon the eight causes for the failure of French in India. The causes are: 1. French Government 2. French Company 3. Seats of Power in India 4. Naval Strength 5. Policy of Conquest in Place of Commerce 6. Lack of Enthusiasm and Enterprise 7. Lack of Financial Support 8. Personal Incompetence. Cause # 1. French Government: [...]
Read this article to learn about the nine causes of Athenian success in the Battle of Marathon. "Marathon was a triumph of the intelligent use of tactics, discipline and armament" (Camb. Hist.). Although there has been some controversy as to numbers engaged in the battle of Marathon and losses sustained by both sides, yet modern historians including the German critic [...]