प्राचीन इतिहास – राजस्थान | Ancient History of Rajasthan

Ancient History of Rajasthan Period, up to 1200 AD Rajput clans emerged and held their sway over different parts of Rajasthan from about 700 AD. Before that, Rajasthan was a part of several republics. It was a part of the Mauryan Empire. Other major republics that dominated this region include the Malavas, Arjunyas, Yaudhyas, Kushans, Saka … Read more

Mahajanapadas of Rajasthan: Ancient History of Rajasthan

Rajasthan, state of northwestern India, located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is bounded to the north and northeast by the states of Punjab and Haryana, to the east and southeast by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, to the southwest by the state of Gujarat, and to the west … Read more

The Ochre Colored Pottery or OCP culture: Ancient History of Rajasthan

The Ochre Colored Pottery or OCP culture: Ancient History of Rajasthan: The Ochre Coloured Pottery culture (OCP) is a Bronze Age culture of the Indo-Gangetic Plain “generally dated 2000–1500 BCE,” extending from eastern Punjab to northeastern Rajasthan and western Uttar Pradesh. Ancient History of Rajasthan: Artefacts of this culture show similarities with both the Late … Read more

Rajasthan after Alexander Invasion (326 BC) | Ancient History Of Rajasthan

Rajasthan after Alexander Invasion (326 BC): In 326 BC, Alexander invaded India, after crossing the river Indus he advanced towards Taxila. He then challenged king Porus, ruler of the kingdom between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab. The Indians were defeated in the fierce battle (Battle of Hydaspes). Rajasthan after Alexander Invasion (326 BC) Alexander, the son … Read more

Vedic Period: Ancient History of Rajasthan

Rajasthan during Vedic Period (1500 BC – 500 BC): The cities of the Harappan Culture had declined by 1500 B.C. Around this period, the speakers of Indo- Aryan language, Sanskrit, entered the north-west India from the Indo-Iranian region. Initially they would have come in small numbers through the passes in the northwestern mountains. Their initial … Read more

Ahar – Banas Culture of Rajasthan

The Ahar culture, also known as the Banas culture is a Chalcolithic archaeological culture on the banks of Ahar River of southeastern Rajasthan state in India, lasting from c. 3000 to 1500 BCE, contemporary and adjacent to the Indus Valley Civilization. The Ahar culture, also known as the Banas culture is a Chalcolithic archaeological culture … Read more

Gupta Period: Ancient History of Rajasthan

In Ancient India, the Gupta Dynasty ruled the mid-to-late 3rd century (approximately) to 543 AD. Founded by Sri Gupta, the dynasty rose to fame with rulers like Chandragupta-I, Samudragupta, etc. Before the rise of Gupta’s, Rudrasimha II, of the Western Satraps (Kshatrap), ruled Rajasthan. Samudra Gupta defeated Rudrasimha II in 351 A.D to capture the southern part … Read more

Mauryan Period: Ancient History of Rajasthan

Mauryan Period: Ancient History of Rajasthan: Rajasthan, state of northwestern India, located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is bounded to the north and northeast by the states of Punjab and Haryana, to the east and southeast by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, to the southwest by the state … Read more

Stone Age: Ancient History of Rajasthan

Stone Age: Ancient History of Rajasthan: a prehistoric period when weapons and tools were made of stone or of organic materials such as bone, wood or horn. Rajasthan’, the name itself conjures up a desert landscape ringed by jagged mountains, on the other side of which lie the fertile plains of Mewar and Marwar. A … Read more

Paleolithic Mesolithic Neolithic-Old Stone Age in Rajasthan

Ancient India is an important part of History Syllabus for UPSC IAS/PSC Prelims Exams. Most of the questions related to History, Art and Culture have been appearing from this section in Prelims Exam. Candidates are advised to go through previous year questions to fully understand the nature of questions from Ancient History Part. Stone Age … Read more