Encyclopedia - Bahmani Sultanate: Encyclopedia - Bahmani Sultanate
The Bahmani Sultanate was a Muslim state of the Deccan in southern India. The sultanate was founded in 1347 by the Turkish governor Ala-u...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1351: Encyclopedia - 1351
1351 - Events. End of the reign of Emperor Suko of Japan, third of the Northern Ashikaga Pretenders Start of the reign of Emperor Go-K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia - Maharashtra
Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्र in Devanagari) is India's third largest state in terms of area and second largest in terms of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sufism: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sufism - Sufism In Indian Subcontinent
Muslims of the Indian subcontinent prominently follow Chistiyya, Naqshbandiyya, Qadiriyya and Suharabardiyya orders. Of them the Chisti o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Hyderabad: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Hyderabad - The Qutb Shahis
History of Hyderabad - The Golconda Sultanate. In 1463, Sultan Mohammad Shah Bahmani dispatched Sultan Quli Qutb-ul-Mulk to the Telanga...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Puru-bharata Dynasty C. 1600 Bc - 1013 Ce
List of Indian monarchs - Bharata Dynasty c. 1600-1400 BC. Manu Vaivasvata (from c. 1600 BC) Sudyumna Yayati, great-grandson of Sudyum...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Puru-bharata Dynasty C. 1600 Bc - 1013 Ce
List of Indian monarchs - Bharata Dynasty c. 1600-1400 BC. Manu Vaivasvata (from c. 1600 BC) Sudyumna Yayati, great-grandson of Sudyum...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi Sultanate: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi Sultanate - Sultans Of Delhi
Delhi Sultanate - Slave Dynasty 1206 - 1290. Qutb-ud-din Aybak (1206 - 1210) Aram Shah (1210 - 1211) Shams ud din Iltutmish (1211 - 12...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amir Khusro: Encyclopedia Ii - Amir Khusro - Some Samples Of Khusro's Poetry
Agar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, Hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast. If there is a paradise on earth, It is this, it is this, it is t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - History
Delhi has seen the rise and fall of many empires which have left behind numerous monuments that attest to the grandeur and glory of bygon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of South India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of South India - Ancient History
The ancient history of South India is the story of a number of different kingdoms and dynasties which controlled various parts of the reg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daulatabad: Encyclopedia Ii - Daulatabad - The City
The original widespread capital city is now mostly unoccupied and has been reduced to a village. Much of its survival depends on the tour...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - History
Delhi has seen the rise and fall of many empires which have left behind a plethora of monuments that attest to the grandeur and glory of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - History
Not much is known about Maharashtra's early history, and its recorded history dates back to the 3rd century BC, with the use the Maharast...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Economy
Historically, Delhi has always been the economic capital of northern India. In early 19th century, it started to gain importance in arts ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Tourism
Main articles: Tourism in Delhi and Famous sites in Delhi Delhi is famous for its Mughal, Afghan, Hindu and British architecture. Its lar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Entertainment
Keeping pace with globalization, there are many discotheques and the city has a vibrant nightlife, although most clubs are located in fiv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Transportation
Delhi, by its variety, congestion and large expanse, is a transportation challenge, but it has an advantage in terms of good infrastructu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Sports
Cricket is the most popular sport in the city as in India as a whole. There are several cricket grounds (locally known as maidan) across ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Demographics
Delhi's population is more than 15 million people (2005 est.), making it the 3rd largest metropolitan area in India after Mumbai and Kolk...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Geography And Climate
Delhi is located at 28.38° N and 77.13° E and lies in northern India. It borders the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on the east and Hary...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Demographics
Delhi's population is more than 15 million people (2005 est.), making it the 3rd largest metropolitan area in India after Bombay and Calc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Amir Khusro: Encyclopedia Ii - Amir Khusro - Amir Khusro And The Origins Of The Sitar And The Tabla
Amir Khusro is credited with fashioning the tabla as a split version of the traditional Indian drum, the pakhawaj. Popular lore also cred...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Government
The sixty-ninth amendment to the Constitution of India in 1991, granted Delhi the status of a special union territory and officially chan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Geography
Maharashtra encompasses an area of 308,000 km² (119,000 mi²), the third largest in India after Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Districts
The National Capital Territory of Delhi is divided into nine districts. Each district is headed by a Deputy Commissioner and has three su...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Rulers Of Mysore 1399-1950
List of Indian monarchs - Wodeyar Dynasty 1399-1782. Yaduraya (1399–1423) Hiriya Bettada Chamaraja Wodeyar I (1423–1459) Thimmaraj...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - The Nawabs 1707-1856
List of Indian monarchs - Nawabs of Bengal 1707-1770. Murshid Quli Jafar Khan (1707-1727) Siraj ud din (1727-1739) Sarfraz Khan (1739-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Chola Dynasty C. 100 Bc - 1279 Ce
List of Indian monarchs - Sangam Cholas c. 100 BC - 200 CE. Veliyan Tittan (50-25 BC) Porvaikko-Perunarkilli (25-1 BC) Mudittalaiko-Pe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Vijayanagara Empire 1336-1660
List of Indian monarchs - Sangama Dynasty 1336-1487. Harihara I (Deva Raya) 1336-1343 Bukka I (1343-1379) Harihara II(1379-1399) Bukka...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Indo-scythian Rulers C. 85 Bc - 45 Ce
List of Indian monarchs - North-western India c. 90 BC - 10 CE. Maues (c. 85-60 BC) Vonones (c. 75-65 BC) Spalahores (c. 75-65 BC) Spa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Pallava Dynasty 275-882
List of Indian monarchs - Early Pallavas 275-355. Simha Varman I (275-300 or 315-345) Skanda Varman I (345-355) List of Indian monar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Shahi Dynasty C. 890-895
List of Indian monarchs - Brahmin Shahi Dynasty c. 890-960. Lalliya (c. 890-895) Kamaluka (895-921) Bhima (921-960), son of Kamaluka ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Chalukya Dynasty 543-1156
List of Indian monarchs - Chalukyas of Badami 543-757. Pulakesi I (543-566) Kirtivarman I (566-597) Mangalesa (597-609) Pulakesi II (6...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Chera Dynasty C. 300 Bc - 1314 Ce
List of Indian monarchs - Ancient Chera Kings c. 300 BC - 397 CE. Udiyancheralatan Antuvancheral Imayavaramban Nedun-Cheralatan (56-11...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Demographics
Delhi has a population of more than 15 million people (2005 est.) making it the 3rd largest metropolitan area in India after Mumbai and K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Maratha Empire 1674-1818
Empire divided between two branches of the family c.1707-10 AD; division formalized in AD 1731. List of Indian monarchs - Chhatrapatis a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Delhi Sultanate 1206-1526
List of Indian monarchs - Slave Dynasty 1206-1290. Qutb-ud-din Aybak (1206-1210) Aram Shah (1210-1211) Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (1211-12...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Magadhan Emperors C. 684 Bc - 550 Ce
List of Indian monarchs - Shishunaga Dynasty 684-424 BC. Shishunaga (684-644 BC), established the kingdom of Magadha Kakavarna (644-61...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Mughals And Suris 1526-1857
List of Indian monarchs - Mughal Dynasty 1526-1540. Zahir ud din Muhammad Babur (1526-1530), descendant of Mongol conquerer Timur, est...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Pandya Dynasty C. 550 Bc - Present
List of Indian monarchs - Central Pandya Dynasty c. 550 BC - 1311 CE. Kulasekara (c. 550-450 BC) Pandion (c. 50 BC - 50 CE), known as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of South India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of South India - Medieval History
History of South India - The Grand Struggle. The early medieval period saw the rise of Muslim power in South India. The defeat of the K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Mughals And Suris 1526-1857
List of Indian monarchs - Mughal Dynasty 1526-1540. Zahir ud din Muhammad Babur (1526-1530), descendant of Mongol conquerer Timur, est...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Entertainment
Many multinational companies have set up their headquarters in Delhi and adjoining cities—from Pepsico and Gap, Inc. to the zipper gian...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Economy
Historically, Delhi has always been the economic capital of Northern India. In the early 19th century, Delhi started to gain importance i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Demographics
Delhi has a population of more than 15 million people (Est. 2005) making it the 3rd largest metropolitan area in India after Mumbai and K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Transportation
Delhi by its variety, congestion, and large expanse is a transportation challenge. Delhi, however, has an advantage in terms of good infr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Sports
Cricket is the most popular sport in the city. There are several cricket grounds (locally known as maidan) across Delhi. The local Delhi ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Hyderabad: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Hyderabad - Before The City Was Founded
History of Hyderabad - Ancient history. The area around Hyderabad was once part of Ashoka's Mauryan Empire in the 3rd century BC. After...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daulatabad: Encyclopedia Ii - Daulatabad - Fort Of Devagiri
The area of the city includes the hill-fortress of Devagiri (sometimes latinised to Deogiri). It stands on a conical hill, about 200 mete...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Geography And Climate
Delhi is located at 28.38° N and 77.13° E and lies in the northern part of India. It is bordered by the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Districts
The National Capital Territory of Delhi is divided into nine districts. Each district is headed by a Deputy Commissioner and has three su...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Economy
Maharashtra's is India's leading industrial state contributing 23% of India's industrial output. 64.14% of the people are employed in agr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Geography
Maharashtra encompasses an area of 308,000 km² (119,000 mi²), the third largest in India after Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Government
Like all states in India, the head of state is the governor, appointed by the Central government. His or her post is largely ceremonial. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Demographics
A person native to the state is called a Maharashtrian. As per the 2001 census, Maharashtra has a population of 96,752,247 inhabitants ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Delhi - Government
After the commencement of the sixty-ninth amendment to the Constitution of India in 1991, Delhi was granted the status of a special union...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Divisions
Maharashtra is divided into thirty-five districts, which are grouped into six divisions: Aurangabad, Amravati, Konkan, Nagpur, Nashik, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Hyderabad: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Hyderabad - Mughal Conquest And Rule
History of Hyderabad - The Beginning of the End of the Mughal Empire. By the mid-17th century, politics in the Deccan were ready for ye...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Hyderabad: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Hyderabad - The Asaf Jahis
History of Hyderabad - Viceroys Become Kings. With the emaciation of the Mughal Empire after Aurangzeb's death in 1707, the Mughal-appo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Vijayanagara Empire 1336-1660
List of Indian monarchs - Sangama Dynasty 1336-1487. Harihara I (Deva Raya) 1336-1343 Bukka I (1343-1379) Harihara II(1379-1399) Bukka...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Delhi Sultanate 1206-1526
List of Indian monarchs - Slave Dynasty 1206-1290. Qutb-ud-din Aybak (1206-1210) Aram Shah (1210-1211) Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (1211-12...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Maratha Empire 1674-1818
Empire divided between two branches of the family c.1707-10 AD; division formalized in AD 1731. List of Indian monarchs - Chhatrapatis a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - The Nawabs 1707-1856
List of Indian monarchs - Nawabs of Bengal 1707-1770. Murshid Quli Jafar Khan (1707-1727) Siraj ud din (1727-1739) Sarfraz Khan (1739-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Divisions
Maharashtra is divided into thirty-five districts, which are grouped into six divisions: Aurangabad, Amravati, Konkan, Nagpur, Nashik, an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Rulers Of Mysore 1399-1950
List of Indian monarchs - Wodeyar Dynasty 1399-1782. Yaduraya (1399–1423) Hiriya Bettada Chamaraja Wodeyar I (1423–1459) Thimmaraj...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Shahi Dynasty C. 890-895
List of Indian monarchs - Brahmin Shahi Dynasty c. 890-960. Lalliya (c. 890-895) Kamaluka (895-921) Bhima (921-960), son of Kamaluka ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Chalukya Dynasty 543-1156
List of Indian monarchs - Chalukyas of Badami 543-757. Pulakesi I (543-566) Kirtivarman I (566-597) Mangalesa (597-609) Pulakesi II (6...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Pandya Dynasty C. 550 Bc - 2006 Ce
List of Indian monarchs - Central Pandya Dynasty c. 550 BC - 1311 CE. Kulasekara (c. 550-450 BC) Pandion (c. 50 BC - 50 CE), known as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Magadhan Emperors C. 684 Bc - 550 Ce
List of Indian monarchs - Shishunaga Dynasty 684-424 BC. Shishunaga (684-644 BC), established the kingdom of Magadha Kakavarna (644-61...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Chera Dynasty C. 300 Bc - 1314 Ce
List of Indian monarchs - Ancient Chera Kings c. 300 BC - 397 CE. Udiyancheralatan Antuvancheral Imayavaramban Nedun-Cheralatan (56-11...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Chola Dynasty C. 100 Bc - 1279 Ce
List of Indian monarchs - Sangam Cholas c. 100 BC - 200 CE. Veliyan Tittan (50-25 BC) Porvaikko-Perunarkilli (25-1 BC) Mudittalaiko-Pe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Pallava Dynasty 275-882
List of Indian monarchs - Early Pallavas 275-355. Simha Varman I (275-300 or 315-345) Skanda Varman I (345-355) List of Indian monar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Indian Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Indian Monarchs - Indo-scythian Rulers C. 85 Bc - 45 Ce
List of Indian monarchs - North-western India c. 90 BC - 10 CE. Maues (c. 85-60 BC) Vonones (c. 75-65 BC) Spalahores (c. 75-65 BC) Spa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maharashtra: Encyclopedia Ii - Maharashtra - Divisions
Maharashtra is divided into thirty-five districts, which are grouped into six divisions: Aurangabad, Amravati, Konkan, Nagpur, Nashik, an...   » Read the article