same for over 3900 years. This reveals a new dimension in metrology — the science of measurement — in the Indian subcontinent. From the Harappan settlements of 2000 B. C. and the Delhi Iron Pillar of Gupta period (320–600 AD) to the 17th century Taj Mahal‚ the unit ’angulam ’ had remained the standard of measurement in engineering plans‚ says Ramamurthy Balasubramaniam from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Kanpur. Angulam and its multiples vitasti (12 angulams) and dhanus (108 angulams)
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The Glory Julian Grenfell was a British Captain during World War I. He also wrote poems about his experience as a soldier and his beliefs about the Great War. His most famous poem about the war was‚ “Into Battle.” However‚ it was not until after his death on the battlefield‚ that this poem was published . This poem was extremely controversial and was used as propaganda to the young men enlisting. Julian Grenfell‚ author of “Into Battle”‚ argues in his poem that battle is the purpose of life because
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“Hometown Glory” Home is a dwelling place where one’s feelings are placed. It is a place where one feels comfortable and happy‚ but not everyone has the same definition of home. Others may express home in different ways like in a song‚ like artists who relate their music to personal experiences. Adele’s “Hometown Glory” expresses the definition of home as a country that is united‚ diverse‚ and a place to appreciate. This artist uses various literary items in her song to allow listeners to appreciate
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Life is the summation of many single moments. Some moments give happiness‚ some give sadness and some moments give us such a glory that we want to recall those moments whenever we get some times. I can yet remember the day when such a glorious moment came to my life. That time I was in seven standards. I was learning painting as it was my passion. One day‚ I got to know from our art teacher that ‘Standard Chartered Bank’ was going to organize an art competition all around the country. Our teacher
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(1999 FRQ) “Plains Indians” In the last half of the nineteenth century‚ the lives of the Plains Indians were more dramatically affected then ever before. Both the technological breakthroughs and government policies had a significant impact on the Plains Indians. Technology played a major part not only with the advancements with railroads but with the now exchangeable parts in guns‚ which showed useful in the battle of Little Big Horn and Wounded Knee. The government gave the railroad millions
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Glory and Respect The actions and sacrifices of the men of the first all-black regiment‚ the Massachusetts 54th Regiment‚ helped break down racial barriers and revolutionized the constitution of our military forces. Under threat of death by the confederates‚ the Massachusetts 54th Regiment and their leader‚ Colonel Robert Shaw‚ bravely stood against many in the fight to free African Americans from the bonds of slavery. The soldiers of the 54th not only had to face prejudices from the confederates
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In the novel The Power and the Glory‚ Graham Greene sets up his readers to search for the power and glory represented in the novel. The title’s main words connect not only many of the characters and their chronicles‚ but to the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount. The Priest unknowingly lives out a life comparable to one of which is encouraged throughout the Sermon on the Mount. He pursues his calling through acts in kindness rather than running away‚ when persecution is near. The Lieutenant yearns
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Islamic Art and Architecture; Influence and Effects Introduction During the reign of the Ottomans‚ Safavids‚ and Mughal rulers‚ architecture and art took on more meaning than it had in the past. The types of architecture and manuscript writing have had both symbolic significance and influence on the people of these empires. The architecture can be said to have had the greatest impact on the presence of power and devotion to Islamic arts of all of the empires‚ while manuscripts were held privately
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chitectureIslamic Architecture Islamic architecture encompasses a wide range of both secular and religious styles from the foundation of Islam to the present day‚ influencing the design and construction of buildings and structures in Islamic culture. What is Islam? * The name of the religion is Islam‚ which comes from an Arabic root word meaning "peace" and "submission.“ * Islam teaches that one can only find peace in one’s life by submitting to Almighty God (Allah) in heart‚ soul and
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THE GLORY OF ROME IS NOT FORGOTTEN In its time the Roman Empire was the greatest the world has ever seen. From 27C.E. to 476C.E. the Roman Empire has grown and prospered‚ this historic empire was the greatest the world had ever seen. At its height‚ around 117C.E‚ the Roman Empire had covered vast land “from northern Africa to The Scottish border‚ from Spain to Syria”. But eventually this became too much to handle and by the year 500‚ the western have of the empire had fallen. There are many reasons
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