13 Lesser-Known Facts About Mahatma Gandhi

13 Lesser-Known Facts About Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most written-about people in history. Yet most of what we know about him comes from a handful of repeated stories — the Salt March, the spinning wheel, and the famous warning that “an eye for an eye” would leave the whole world blind. These are familiar, but they are … Read more

Why Ashoka adopted Buddhism?

Ashoka Buddhism Conversion

Which religion Ashoka followed before conversion to Buddhism? Before we discuss on why Ashoka adopted Buddhism, it is important to know what Ashoka followed prior to conversion. Before embracing Buddhism, Samrat Ashoka was a devoted follower of Brahmanism (early Vedic traditions). Influenced by his family background, he was also closely tied to the Ajivika sect—an … Read more

The Indus valley civilization: A grand civilization lost into History

Indus Valley Civilization

Introduction The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the civilizations of the ancient world. It was as big as The Indus Valley Civilisation was alongside Egypt and Mesopotamia. It is also known as Harappan civilization mainly because first discovered site was found in Harappa (a place in present Pakistan). The Indus Valley Civilisation existed from … Read more