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Contribution of Ancient India toward Art and Literature

The ancient Indian masons and craftsmen produced wonderful works of art, starting from Harappan times. In the historical period, the monolithic pillars erected by Ashoka are famous for their gloss and polish, which match the gloss on Northern Black Polished Ware. It is still a mystery how the craftsmen were able to achieve this kind of polish on pillars and [...]

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Contribution of Ancient India towards Science and Mathematics

India made an important contribution to science. In ancient times, religion and science were inextricably linked. Astronomy made great strides in India because the planets began to be regarded as gods, and their movements began to be closely observed. Their study became essential because of their connection to changes in the seasons and weather conditions which were important for agricultural [...]

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Contribution of Rajputs towards the Culture of India

During the post-Harsha period and the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate extremely wide ranging source material comprising epigraphic and literary is available to reconstruct the society of the period in general and that of the Rajputs in particular. Among the literary works, Kalhana's Rajatarangini, Prahandhachintamani of Merutunga, Soudhala's Udayasundarikatha and Adipurana of jinasena, the 'Dohas' of Siddhas and many more [...]

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