UP-Short introduction for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

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Uttar Pradesh State Information Capital : Lucknow Districts :70 Languages: Hindi, Urdu, English Introduction to Uttar Pradesh   Uttar Pradesh has multicultural, multiracial, fabulous wealth of nature-hills, valleys, rivers, forests, and vast plains. Viewed as the largest tourist destination in India, Uttar Pradesh boasts of 35 million domestic tourists. More than half of the foreign … Read more UP-Short introduction for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The Shakes for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

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Facts related to Uttar Pradesh Shakas had set up their Kshsatraps in Mathura. The brahmi inscription s of Mora(Mathura ) is associated with Sakas. The Sakas conquered the area of Mathura over Indian kings around 60BCE. Some of their satraps were Hangamasha and Hagana, who were in turn followed by the Saka Great Satrap Rajuvula. … Read more The Shakes for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The Palas for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

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Introduction After the death of Harsha and up to the rise of the Palas, the history of Bengal is not clear. During this time, West Bengal was known asGauda and East Bengal as Vanga. Bengal was subject to internal disorder, which has been termed asMatsyanyaya. Rulers of Pala Dynasty Gopalawas the elected king by the people in … Read more The Palas for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The nawabs of Awadh for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

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Nawab Saadat Khan (1722-1739)   The power of the shaikhzadas remained paramount and unchallenged until Saadat Khan stepped into Lucknow. Being appointed Subedar in 1722 Saadat Khan laid the foundation of Awadh dynasty of the Shia Nawabs of Iranian lineage based first at Faizabad and later at Lucknow. He died in 1739 A.D. in Delhi. … Read more The nawabs of Awadh for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The Mughals Part 4 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

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Jahangir Emperor Jahangir strengthened the Mughal Empire in India after his father Akbar. Jahangir was born on 31st August, 1569 and was named Nuruddin Salim Jahangir. Nuruddin has been derived from Arabic which means “light of faith”. Jahangir is a Persian word which means “world conqueror”. Jahangir was an able administrator who had a penchant … Read more The Mughals Part 4 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The Mughals Part 3 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

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  Akbar the Great    In 1542, Akbar, the greatest of the Mughal rulers, was born at Amarkot.    When Humayun fled to Iran, Kamran (brother of Humayun) captured young Akbar. Kamran treated the child well; however, Akbar was re-united with his parents after the capture of Qandhar.    When Humayun died, … Read more The Mughals Part 3 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The Mughals Part 2 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

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  Humayun’s Conquest  Throughout the reign period (1530-1556), Humayun had faced many adverse conditions; however, he did not lose his patience rather fought with courage.    Born on 17 March 1508, Humayun succeeded Babur (his father) in December 1530 at the young age of 23.    Babur, because of his pre-matured death, … Read more The Mughals Part 2 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The Mughals Part 1 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

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Introduction In the fourteenth century, the disintegration of the Mongol empire led Timur to unite Iran and Turan under one rule. Timur’s empire was spread from the lower Volga to the river Indus, including Iran, Asia Minor (modern Turkey), Trans-Oxiana, Afghanistan, and some part of Punjab. In 1404, Timur died and Shahrukh Mirza, his grandson, … Read more The Mughals Part 1 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The mahajanapadas for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

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The literal meaning of Mahajanapadas is great kingdoms. They flourished in the north/north western parts of India before the rise of Buddhism. Aryans have migrated into India long time back and there were regular friction between them and the non aryan tribes concerning, cattle, fodder, land etc. These tribes of Aryans were called as Janas by … Read more The mahajanapadas for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The Kushana Dynasty for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

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Facts related to Uttar Pradesh Under the rule of Kanishka, the Kushana empire reached its maximum territorial limits. This empire extended from the Central Asia to the northern India, while including Varanasi, Kaushambi and Sravasti in Uttar Pradesh region. The Kushanas patronized the Gandhara and the Mathura schools of sculptural art which are known for producing the … Read more The Kushana Dynasty for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

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