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Kushan Empire and Kanishka: The Silk Road Power That Spread Buddhism Across Asia
The Kushan Empire linked India, Central Asia, Rome and China. Under Kanishka it spread Buddhism along the Silk Road.
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Founding of the Khalsa in 1699: Guru Gobind Singh, the Panj Pyare and the Rise of the Sikh Misls
In 1699 Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa at Anandpur. Here is what happened, and how it shaped Sikh history.
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Mughal–Maratha Wars (1681–1707): Aurangzeb’s Long Campaign in the Deccan
Aurangzeb spent the last 26 years of his reign fighting the Marathas in the Deccan. It cost the Mughal empire dearly.
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Alauddin Khalji: Mongol Defeats, Market Reforms and the Conquests of the Delhi Sultan
Alauddin Khalji beat back the Mongols, conquered Gujarat and Chittor, and fixed market prices. Here is the story of his reign.
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Rashtrakuta Empire: Ellora’s Kailasa Temple, Amoghavarsha and the Struggle for Kannauj
The Rashtrakutas ruled from the Ganga to Kanyakumari and carved the Kailasa temple at Ellora. Here is the story of the empire.
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Chalukyas of Badami: Pulakeshin II, Aihole, Pattadakal and the Deccan Empire
The Chalukyas of Badami ruled the Deccan for two centuries and built the temples of Aihole and Pattadakal. Here is their history.
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Pallava Dynasty: Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram and the Shore Temple
The Pallavas ruled from Kanchipuram for about six centuries and carved the monuments of Mahabalipuram. Here is their story.
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Satavahana Dynasty: The Deccan Kingdom That Traded With Rome
The Satavahanas ruled the Deccan for about four centuries, struck some of India's earliest royal coins and traded with Rome.
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Gupta Empire: The Golden Age of Ancient India, Its Rulers, Science and Decline
The Gupta Empire ruled north India from the 3rd to the 6th century CE and gave rise to Aryabhata and Kalidasa. Here…
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Harappan Civilisation (Indus Valley): Cities, Trade, Script and the Mystery of Its Decline
The Indus Valley Civilisation built planned cities 4,500 years ago. Here is what we know about its towns, trade, script and decline.
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Operation Polo 1948: How India Annexed Hyderabad in Five Days
In September 1948 the Indian Army took Hyderabad in five days, ending the Nizam's bid to stay independent. Here is the full…
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Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946: The Revolt That Shook the Raj
In February 1946 more than 10,000 Indian sailors rose against British officers. The revolt failed, but it is said to have shaken…