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Ancient History of India

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Overview

Embark on a comprehensive 20-hour journey through the ancient history of India. Explore important dynasties, calendar conversions, and the reigns of influential rulers like Chandragupta Vikramaditya. Delve into the Gupta Era's religion, taxes, caste system, and land grants. Examine the political administrations of various empires, including the Indo-Greeks, Kushanas, Satavahanas, and Mauryans. Investigate the rise and fall of powerful dynasties, the spread of religions like Buddhism and Jainism, and the development of philosophical schools. Compare the Harappan and Vedic civilizations, and trace the evolution of Indian society from the Paleolithic Age through the Mesolithic, Neolithic, and Chalcolithic periods. Gain insights into the Vedic literature, religious practices, and social structures that shaped ancient Indian culture. Available in both English and Hindi, this course provides a thorough understanding of India's rich historical tapestry.

Syllabus

Important Dynasties of Ancient India.
Converting Vikram Samvat/Saka Era to Gregorian Calendar (In English).
Converting Vikram Samvat/Saka Era to Gregorian Calendar (In Hindi).
9 Gems During Chandragupta Vikramaditya's Reign.
Gupta Era - Religion, Taxes Imposed and Caste System Prevalent (In Hindi).
Gupta Era Land Grants - Brahmadeyya, Devadana & Others (In English).
Gupta Era Land Grants - Brahmadeyya, Devadana & Others (In Hindi).
How Gupta Political Administration was Carried On ? (In English).
How Gupta Political Administration was Carried On ? (In Hindi).
Political Lineage of Gupta Dynasty of Ancient India (In English).
Political Lineage of Gupta Dynasty of Ancient India (In Hindi).
Indo Greeks - Bactrians, Parthians/Pahalavas, Scythians/Shakas (In English).
Indo Greeks - Bactrians, Parthians/Pahalavas, Scythians/Shakas (In Hindi).
Kushana Empire - Kings, Administration, Religion & Society (In Hindi).
Kushana Empire - Kings, Administration, Religion & Society (In English).
Satavahana Empire - Kings, Administration & Other Important Information (In English).
Satavahana Empire - Kings, Administration & Other Important Information (In Hindi).
Sunga Dynasty & Kanva Dynasty Discussed in Detail (In English).
Sunga Dynasty & Kanva Dynasty Discussed in Detail (In Hindi).
Mauryan Era - Social, Economic and Political Life (In Hindi).
Mauryan Era - Social, Economic and Political Life (In English).
How the Mighty Mauryan Empire Declined within 50 years of Ashok's Death (In English).
How the Mighty Mauryan Empire Declined within 50 years of Ashok's Death (In Hindi).
Ashoka's Rule Important Facts & Major Rock Edicts (In English).
Ashoka's Rule Important Facts & Major Rock Edicts (In Hindi).
Political History of Magadha - Barhadratha to Maurya Dynasty (In English).
Political History of Magadha - Barhadratha to Maurya Dynasty (In Hindi).
Mahajanapads of Ancient India through Maps (In English).
Mahajanapads of Ancient India through Maps (In Hindi).
Jainism Nav-Tattvas (Jiva, Punya, Papa, Asrava, Samvara, Nirjara, Moksha, Bandha) In English.
Jainism Nav-Tattvas (Jiva, Punya, Papa, Asrava, Samvara, Nirjara, Moksha, Bandha) In Hindi.
Vardhamana Mahavira & Jainism Religion Important Facts (In Hindi).
Vardhamana Mahavira & Jainism Religion Important Facts (In English).
Key Locations associated with Buddha & Buddhism (In English).
Key Locations associated with Buddha & Buddhism (In Hindi).
Important Facts wrt BODHISATTVAS for Competitive Exams (In English).
Important Facts wrt BODHISATTVAS for Competitive Exams (In Hindi).
Theravada (Hinayana), Mahayana & Tantrayana (Vajrayana) Sects of Buddhism (In English).
Theravada (Hinayana), Mahayana & Tantrayana (Vajrayana) Sects of Buddhism (In Hindi).
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Buddhist Councils All Details Covered (In English).
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Buddhist Councils All Details Covered (In Hindi).
Asvaghosa, Nagarjuna, Buddhaghosa, Chandrakirti, Dharmakirti, Dinnaga (In English).
Asvaghosa, Nagarjuna, Buddhaghosa, Chandrakirti, Dharmakirti, Dinnaga (In Hindi).
Important Buddhist Scriptures - Dipavamsa, Mahavamsa, Jataka, Milinda Panha & Others (In English).
Important Buddhist Scriptures - Dipavamsa, Mahavamsa, Jataka, Milinda Panha & Others (In Hindi).
Tripitakas - Sutta, Vinaya & Abhidhamma Pitaka Explained (In English).
Tripitakas - Sutta, Vinaya & Abhidhamma Pitaka Explained (In Hindi).
4 Noble Truths & Eight-fold Path of Buddhism (In Hindi).
4 Noble Truths & Eight-fold Path of Buddhism (In English).
Symbols Depicting Important Events of Buddha's Life (In English).
Symbols Depicting Important Events of Buddha's Life (In Hindi).
Some Important Facts about Gautama Buddha (In English).
Some Important Facts about Gautama Buddha (In Hindi).
What made Buddhism Successful In India ? (In English).
What made Buddhism Successful In India ? (In Hindi).
Harappan Civilization vs Vedic Civilization One Liner Differences (In Hindi).
Harappan Civilization vs Vedic Civilization One Liner Differences (In English).
Comparing Early Rig Vedic Period to Later Rig Vedic Period (In English).
Comparing Early Rig Vedic Period to Later Rig Vedic Period (In Hindi).
How was Society & Economy of Vedic Era (In Hindi).
How was Society & Economy of Vedic Era (In English).
Polity/Administration of Rig Vedic People (In Hindi).
Polity/Administration of Rig Vedic People (In English).
Religious Life of Rig Vedic People - Nature, Agni, Soma, Surya (In Hindi).
Religious Life of Rig Vedic People - Nature, Agni, Soma, Surya (In English).
Vedanta Philosophy - Advaita, Vishishtadvaita, Dvaita, Dvaitadvaita, Suddhadvaitavad (In Hindi).
Vedanta Philosophy - Advaita, Vishishtadvaita, Dvaita, Dvaitadvaita, Suddhadvaitavad (In English).
Smriti Vedic Literature Part 2 - SHATDARSHANA (Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimansa) In Hindi.
Smriti Vedic Literature Part 2 - SHATDARSHANA (Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimansa) In Eng.
Smriti Vedic Literature Part 1 - VEDANGAS (Shiksha, Kalpa, Vyakaran, Nirukta, Jyotisha) In English.
Smriti Vedic Literature Part 1 - VEDANGAS (Shiksha, Kalpa, Vyakaran, Nirukta, Jyotisha) In Hindi.
Shruti Vedic Literature Explained (In English).
Shruti Vedic Literature Explained (In Hindi).
What is Vedic Literature - Shruti & Smriti Explained (In English).
What is Vedic Literature - Shruti & Smriti Explained (In Hindi).
Were ARYANS a RACE or LINGUISTIC GROUP ? (In English).
Were ARYANS a RACE or LINGUISTIC GROUP ? (In Hindi).
Difference between Vedic Era & Indus Valley Civilization (In English).
Comparison of Vedic Period with Mesopotamian Civilization (In English).
Comparison of Vedic Period with Mesopotamian Civilization (In Hindi).
How was Life in INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION ? (In English).
How was Life in INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION ? (In Hindi).
Understanding Indus Valley Civilization through MAPS (In English).
Understanding Indus Valley Civilization through MAPS (In Hindi).
Mesolithic, Neolithic & Chalcolithic Age in India (In English).
Mesolithic, Neolithic & Chalcolithic Age in India (In Hindi).
Paleolithic Age in India - Lower, Middle & Upper (In English).
Paleolithic Age in India - Lower, Middle & Upper (In Hindi).
Chronology of Ancient Indian History (In English).
Chronology of Ancient Indian History (In Hindi).

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Harshit Dwivedi Education

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