AP World History - Stearns Chapter 3 – Classical Civilization: India I. Introduction – difference vs. China a. China focus on politics/related philosophies vs. India focus on religion/social structure b. Less cohesive political structure c. Both were agricultural societies‚ localist flavor‚ male ownership‚ patriarchal‚ trade II. The Framework for Indian History: Geography and a Formative Period a. Closer to other civilizations 1. Influenced by Middle East/Mediterranean 2. Persian
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MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE All the early Mughal Rulers except Aurangzeb were great bui1ders. With the coming of the Mughals‚ Indian architecture was greatly influenced by Persian styles. The Mughals constructed excellent mausoleums‚ mosques‚ forts‚ gardens and cities. The Mughal buildings show a uniform pattern both in structure and character. The main characteristic features of Mughal architecture are the bulbous domes‚ the slender minarets with cupolas at the four corners‚ large halls‚ massive vaulted
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Indian Patriots Council Edition by Dr. Chatterjee Warning: This book is not meant for decorating your bookshelf‚ but for circulation amongst others as fast as you can so that we can save our MOTHERLAND! Published by Dalitstan Journal `Oh You Hindu Awake’ by Dr. Chatterjee was originally published by Indian Patriots Council‚ in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Comemoration Issue‚ April 1993‚ free from any copyright. This substantially improved edition was written by Hadwa Dom for Dalitstan Journal‚ Volume
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The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia.[2][3] From equal status with men in ancient times[4] through the low points of the medieval period‚[5] to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers‚ the history of women in India has been eventful. In modern India‚ women have adorned high offices in India including that of the President‚ Prime minister‚ Speaker of the Lok Sabha‚ Leader of Opposition‚ etc. The current President of India is a woman
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SHOULD INDIA GIVE UP KASHMIR INTRODUCTION: Kashmir is the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century‚ the term Kashmir geographically denoted only the valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal mountain range. Today‚ it denotes a larger area that includes the Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir (which consists of Jammu‚ Kashmir Valley‚ and the Ladakh regions)‚ the Pakistan-administered territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit–Baltistan‚ and
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Thesis Statement Management guru Jack Welch‚ former CEO of General Electric‚ has been instrumental in forming today ’s top business management leaders by imparting effective knowledge in leadership management; he is widely credited with transforming GE into a multibillion-dollar conglomerate. I. Jack Welch Who is the man? A. Biography 1.Born in Salem‚ Massachusetts‚ in 1935. a. Growing up The family lived in one of the poorer neighborhoods of Salem‚ Massachusetts. Welch
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REBRANDING: A COAT OF PAINT OR SOUL SEARCHING? The brand gurus have left your office after a 4 hour long strategy session‚ and after filling your minds and ears with new found vigor inspired you to rebrand‚ rebrand and rebrand!! So you get your own team together and charge them to go out and find the best new colours that depict strength‚ loyalty‚ innovation‚ consistency and every new age adjective or noun you can muster. To the mix‚ you throw in a new logo as well‚ “one that is in line with
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hundreds of millions of people who live in its watershed. The river passes through India’s most populous state‚ its most lawless state‚ its holiest city and its cultural capital‚ Calcutta. The Ganga is mentioned in the Rig-Veda‚ the earliest of the Hindu scriptures. The Ganga is mentioned in the nadistuti (Rig Veda 10.75)‚ which lists the rivers from east to west. In RV 6.45.31‚ the word Ganga
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INDIAN HEGEMONIC DESIGNS AND THE FUTURE OF KASHMIR Introduction 1. India’s hegemonic designs have always generated intense academic‚ intellectual‚ and strategic interest and controversy. Historically‚ Indian expansionist psyche can be traced back to the concept of ‘Vishal Bharat’ or Greater India. Since its independence‚ Indian leaders have exhibited a distinct role consciousness - a deep seated desire to play a central role in the region and in due course assume the status of global power
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DANCE FORMS OF INDIA Bharata Natyam Bharatanatyam is the most popular of Indian dances and belongs to the South Indian state of Tamilnadu. Its antiquity is well established. In the past it was practised ad performed in the temples by a class of dancers known as the devadasis. It was a part of the religious rituals and has a long and hoary past. The kings and the princely courts patronised the temples‚ as well as the various traditions sustaining the dance form. The salient features of Bharatanatyam
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