Indian History

Near Agra, city of the famous Taj Mahal, an abandoned city of red sandstone attracts visitors in northern India.

Oct 11, 2009 - Tom Wolsey

Islam arrived in a Hindu-India via trade routes and along with Islamic invaders and Sufi mystics, and subsequently became a major religion in the Indian sub-continent.

Dec 30, 2008 - Sandhya Sayani

Buddhism originated in India around the 5th century BC and greatly influenced Indian culture. It declined, ironically, because of its widespread acceptance by Hindus.

Dec 17, 2008 - Sandhya Sayani

The partition of Bengal under the British created a separate Muslim state, in effect from 1905-1911, and was a major contributor to the rise of sectarianism in India.

Nov 27, 2008 - Niki Seth-Smith

History of India's involvement in Sri Lankan government's war against the Tamil independence movement.

Oct 24, 2008 - Niki Seth-Smith

The religious factors discussed derive from the main religions that have taken root within India, namely Hinduism, Islam, and the Sikh faith.

Sep 24, 2008 - Barry Vale

The Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence began on 10th May, 1857, in a town called Meerut.

Jul 16, 2008 - Arnav Das Sharma

Reviled as devilish stranglers, the Thugs were in truth brigands suppressed by the British Empire.

Dec 21, 2007 - John Walsh

The Thugs strangled hundreds, thousands and perhaps even millions of Indians during their reign of terror. Many myths surround them - here are the main ones.

Dec 11, 2007 - John Walsh

Rice, wheat, barley and barbecued animals flavoured with spices and fruit formed the basis of the cuisine of rich Indians of the past. What else did they eat and why?

Dec 6, 2007 - John Walsh

How did the caste system start in ancient India and what were the purposes of the different castes?

Nov 14, 2007 - John Walsh

What kinds of monsters and magic existed in the ancient Indian imagination?

Nov 1, 2007 - John Walsh

How were funerals organized in Ancient India and what did they involve?

Oct 23, 2007 - John Walsh

What was the nature of slavery in Ancient India? What kind of people were slaves? Was it possible to escape?

Oct 12, 2007 - John Walsh

What was life like for the wives and concubines who lived in the royal harems of ancient India?

Sep 26, 2007 - John Walsh

An appreciation of the Bhagavad-Gita, concerning Krishna's Dialogue of the Soul, as it appears in the Mahabharata.

May 25, 2007 - John Walsh

Bengal is the ancient land that is now Bangladesh. This article looks at its history and people.

May 14, 2007 - John Walsh

How did the Ancient Indians keep their women safe during the perilous months of pregnancy and after childbirth?

Apr 24, 2007 - John Walsh

The life and importance of the Emperor Asoka, who helped create Buddhism as a faith of international standing.

Apr 19, 2007 - John Walsh

Following the Aryan Invasions, ancient Indian armies were composed of the four limbs: chariots; elephants; cavalry and infantry.

Mar 30, 2007 - John Walsh

The Aryan peoples swept down on India like a wolf on the fold, sweeping away all opposition with their powerful and swift chariots. Or did they?

Mar 26, 2007 - John Walsh

Ambedkar represented the Harijans in the negotiations with Gandhi at the independence of India. This is the story of his life.

Mar 18, 2007 - John Walsh

Traditions, privilege and expectations in India from 200 BC.

Mar 11, 2007 - John Walsh