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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Periplus of the Erythraean Sea | | | |  Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - History of Ethiopia - The Ethiopian Dark AgesAbout 1000 (presumably c 960), a non-Christian princess, Judith, conceived the design of murdering all the members of the royal family, and of establishing herself in their stead. According to legends, during the execution of the royals, an infant heir of the Axumite monarch was carted off by some faithful adherents, and conveyed to Shewa, where his authority was acknowledged, while Judith reigned for forty years over the res ...
See also:History of Ethiopia, History of Ethiopia - Earliest History, History of Ethiopia - The Axumite Kingdom, History of Ethiopia - The Ethiopian Dark Ages, History of Ethiopia - Portuguese Influence, History of Ethiopia - The Period of the Princes, History of Ethiopia - Leaving the Medieval World, History of Ethiopia - Interactions with European Colonial Powers, History of Ethiopia - Modern History, History of Ethiopia - Additional Reading, History of Ethiopia - Notes Read more here: » History of Ethiopia: Encyclopedia II - History of Ethiopia - The Ethiopian Dark Ages |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Flora and fauna Kannur district is very rich in vegetation. Natural vegetation, except in some coastal regions, consists of different types of forests. But, in spite of generally favourable climatic conditions, vegetation is not uniform. In restricted regions, with their own micro climate or special edaphic features, plant formations assume different characters. Thus, plant communities, ranging from psammophytes and mangro ...
See also:Kannur district, Kannur district - Origin of name, Kannur district - History, Kannur district - Indian Freedom movement, Kannur district - Payyannur Conference, Kannur district - Civil Disobedience Movement, Kannur district - Morazha Incident, Kannur district - Peasant struggles, Kannur district - Contemporary politics, Kannur district - Geography, Kannur district - Climate, Kannur district - Beaches, Kannur district - Economy, Kannur district - Industry, Kannur district - Divisions, Kannur district - Transport, Kannur district - Demography, Kannur district - Flora and fauna, Kannur district - Aralam wildlife, Kannur district - Education, Kannur district - Sports and Games, Kannur district - Landmarks, Kannur district - Snake Park, Kannur district - St. Angelo's Fort, Kannur district - Paithal Mala, Kannur district - Sree Ramaswami Temple, Kannur district - Trichambaram Temple, Kannur district - Muthappan Temple, Kannur district - Rajarajeswara temple, Kannur district - Ezhimala, Kannur district - Madayi Mosque, Kannur district - Madayipara Read more here: » Kannur district: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Flora and fauna |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Transport The West Coast road from Mahe to Talapady is the backbone of the road system in Kannur district. This is part of the National Highway(NH). Thalassery –Kodagu road and the Thalassery – Mysore road are the other important roads. The airports at Mangalore in Karnataka and Kozhikode are about 125 killometers away from Kannur.
Thalassery, Kannur and Azhikkal are the minor ports in the district. Kannur is an ancient port. The nearest all-weather sea port is Mangalore, presently in Karnataka State. The inland water transport system conne ...
See also:Kannur district, Kannur district - Origin of name, Kannur district - History, Kannur district - Indian Freedom movement, Kannur district - Payyannur Conference, Kannur district - Civil Disobedience Movement, Kannur district - Morazha Incident, Kannur district - Peasant struggles, Kannur district - Contemporary politics, Kannur district - Geography, Kannur district - Climate, Kannur district - Beaches, Kannur district - Economy, Kannur district - Industry, Kannur district - Divisions, Kannur district - Transport, Kannur district - Demography, Kannur district - Flora and fauna, Kannur district - Aralam wildlife, Kannur district - Education, Kannur district - Sports and Games, Kannur district - Landmarks, Kannur district - Snake Park, Kannur district - St. Angelo's Fort, Kannur district - Paithal Mala, Kannur district - Sree Ramaswami Temple, Kannur district - Trichambaram Temple, Kannur district - Muthappan Temple, Kannur district - Rajarajeswara temple, Kannur district - Ezhimala, Kannur district - Madayi Mosque, Kannur district - Madayipara Read more here: » Kannur district: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Transport |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Divisions Kannur district came into existence as an administrative unit on January 1 1957, when the erstwhile Malabar District and Kasaragod taluk of Madras State were reconstituted into three revenue districts, viz; Kannur, Kozhikode and Palakkad. At the time of its formation, the district consisted of seven taluks, viz, Kasaragod, Hosdurg, Taliparamba, Kannur, Thalassery, North Wayanad and South Wayanad. Subsequently, the South Wayanad taluk was included in Kozhikode district with effect from 15th March 1957. Later, on first November 1980, Wayanad d ...
See also:Kannur district, Kannur district - Origin of name, Kannur district - History, Kannur district - Indian Freedom movement, Kannur district - Payyannur Conference, Kannur district - Civil Disobedience Movement, Kannur district - Morazha Incident, Kannur district - Peasant struggles, Kannur district - Contemporary politics, Kannur district - Geography, Kannur district - Climate, Kannur district - Beaches, Kannur district - Economy, Kannur district - Industry, Kannur district - Divisions, Kannur district - Transport, Kannur district - Demography, Kannur district - Flora and fauna, Kannur district - Aralam wildlife, Kannur district - Education, Kannur district - Sports and Games, Kannur district - Landmarks, Kannur district - Snake Park, Kannur district - St. Angelo's Fort, Kannur district - Paithal Mala, Kannur district - Sree Ramaswami Temple, Kannur district - Trichambaram Temple, Kannur district - Muthappan Temple, Kannur district - Rajarajeswara temple, Kannur district - Ezhimala, Kannur district - Madayi Mosque, Kannur district - Madayipara Read more here: » Kannur district: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Divisions |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Strait of Hormuz - Strategic position of the islands Near the north coast are a few Iranian (Persian) islands, which include, Kish, Qeshm, Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunbs. These islands have great strategic positions functioning as platforms for monitoring the marine traffic.
In a press conference on December 18, 1997, Iranian deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Maleki said that Iran supported the free flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, but rese ...
See also:Strait of Hormuz, Strait of Hormuz - Strategic position of the islands, Strait of Hormuz - Etymology, Strait of Hormuz - Air tragedy Read more here: » Strait of Hormuz: Encyclopedia II - Strait of Hormuz - Strategic position of the islands |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Landmarks
Kannur district - Snake Park.
Snake Park is a famous landmark in the district of Snake Park at Parassinikkadavu, en route from Kannur to Taliparamba, 2 km from National Highway(NH) 17. Here one gets to see a large genre of snakes and other small animals and there is even a live show, where trained personnel play and 'interact' with a variety of snakes, including cobras and vipers, and seek to quell mythical fears and superstitions about snakes. The Snake Park set up by the Visha Chikista Kendra at Pappinisseri, h ...
See also:Kannur district, Kannur district - Origin of name, Kannur district - History, Kannur district - Indian Freedom movement, Kannur district - Payyannur Conference, Kannur district - Civil Disobedience Movement, Kannur district - Morazha Incident, Kannur district - Peasant struggles, Kannur district - Contemporary politics, Kannur district - Geography, Kannur district - Climate, Kannur district - Beaches, Kannur district - Economy, Kannur district - Industry, Kannur district - Divisions, Kannur district - Transport, Kannur district - Demography, Kannur district - Flora and fauna, Kannur district - Aralam wildlife, Kannur district - Education, Kannur district - Sports and Games, Kannur district - Landmarks, Kannur district - Snake Park, Kannur district - St. Angelo's Fort, Kannur district - Paithal Mala, Kannur district - Sree Ramaswami Temple, Kannur district - Trichambaram Temple, Kannur district - Muthappan Temple, Kannur district - Rajarajeswara temple, Kannur district - Ezhimala, Kannur district - Madayi Mosque, Kannur district - Madayipara Read more here: » Kannur district: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Landmarks |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Pondicherry - Government & Administration Pondicherry is a Union Territory, not a separate State. A Union Territory (UT) has its own government but falls directly under the Central Government in New Delhi. Though a UT also has an elected Chief Minister and cabinet members, laws and legislative regulations made in these areas must get sanction or be ratified by the Central Government (Centre). The Centre is represented by the Lt. Governor, who resides at the R ...
See also:Pondicherry, Pondicherry - Geography, Pondicherry - History, Pondicherry - Independence from France, Pondicherry - Liberation of Mahe and Yanam, Pondicherry - Government & Administration, Pondicherry - Media, Pondicherry - Notes Read more here: » Pondicherry: Encyclopedia II - Pondicherry - Government & Administration |
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| | | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Pondicherry - History The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, of the early 2nd century AD, mentions a marketplace named Poduke (ch. 60), which G.W.B. Huntingford identified as possibly being Arikamedu, about 2 miles from the modern Pondicherry. Huntingford further notes that Roman pottery was found at Arikamedu in 1937, and archeological excavations between 1944 and 1949 showed that it was "a trading station to which goods of Roman manufacture were imported during the first half of the 1st century AD".1
Before this period nothing is known with certainty. The " ...
See also:Pondicherry, Pondicherry - Geography, Pondicherry - History, Pondicherry - Independence from France, Pondicherry - Liberation of Mahe and Yanam, Pondicherry - Government & Administration, Pondicherry - Media, Pondicherry - Notes Read more here: » Pondicherry: Encyclopedia II - Pondicherry - History |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Rakhine State - Economy Rakhine State receives much rain, so rice is the main crop, occupying around 85% of the total agricultural land. Coconut and nipa palm plantations are also important. Fishing is a major industry, with most of the catch transported to Yangon, but some is also exported. Wood products such as timber, bamboo and fuel wood are extracted from the mountains. Small amounts of inferior-grade crude oil are produced from primitive, shallow, hand-dug wells, but there is yet unexplored potential ...
See also:Rakhine State, Rakhine State - Name, Rakhine State - Demographics, Rakhine State - Organization, Rakhine State - Economy, Rakhine State - History Read more here: » Rakhine State: Encyclopedia II - Rakhine State - Economy |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Rakhine State - Demographics Ethnographers classify up to 11 ethnic groups (not including ethnic sub-groups) as “native” to Rakhine State. Rakhine and Bamar live in valleys and on Yambye and Manaung islands. Chin inhabit the mountain regions of the north. Mro, Thet, Khami, Dainet, Maramagyi, Khumi, and Kaman live on mountain ranges in the west and north. Each group is also known by more than one name, and data on the smaller ethnic groups is lacking. Ethnicity in Rahkine State is a complex issue, made mo ...
See also:Rakhine State, Rakhine State - Name, Rakhine State - Demographics, Rakhine State - Organization, Rakhine State - Economy, Rakhine State - History Read more here: » Rakhine State: Encyclopedia II - Rakhine State - Demographics |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Sports and Games Many well-known personalities in the field of sports and games have adorned Kannur in their respective fields. The Englishmen of the Military Centre brought field hockey, cricket, football, etc to Kannur during the pre-indepedence period. The famous Fort Maidan(ground) and Police Maidan provide ample facilities for youths to excell in this field. The CDRE Football team and Hockey team excelled in those days. At the same time, the traditional martial arts like Ka ...
See also:Kannur district, Kannur district - Origin of name, Kannur district - History, Kannur district - Indian Freedom movement, Kannur district - Payyannur Conference, Kannur district - Civil Disobedience Movement, Kannur district - Morazha Incident, Kannur district - Peasant struggles, Kannur district - Contemporary politics, Kannur district - Geography, Kannur district - Climate, Kannur district - Beaches, Kannur district - Economy, Kannur district - Industry, Kannur district - Divisions, Kannur district - Transport, Kannur district - Demography, Kannur district - Flora and fauna, Kannur district - Aralam wildlife, Kannur district - Education, Kannur district - Sports and Games, Kannur district - Landmarks, Kannur district - Snake Park, Kannur district - St. Angelo's Fort, Kannur district - Paithal Mala, Kannur district - Sree Ramaswami Temple, Kannur district - Trichambaram Temple, Kannur district - Muthappan Temple, Kannur district - Rajarajeswara temple, Kannur district - Ezhimala, Kannur district - Madayi Mosque, Kannur district - Madayipara Read more here: » Kannur district: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Sports and Games |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - History of Ethiopia - Portuguese Influence Under the Solomonid dynasty, the chief provinces became Tigray (northern), Amhara (central) and Shewa (southern). The seat of government, or rather of overlordship, has usually been in Amhara, the ruler of which, calling himself nəgusä nägäst (king of kings, or emperor), has exacted tribute, when he could, from the other provinces. The title of nəgusä nägäst has been to a considerable extent based on the blood in ...
See also:History of Ethiopia, History of Ethiopia - Earliest History, History of Ethiopia - The Axumite Kingdom, History of Ethiopia - The Ethiopian Dark Ages, History of Ethiopia - Portuguese Influence, History of Ethiopia - The Period of the Princes, History of Ethiopia - Leaving the Medieval World, History of Ethiopia - Interactions with European Colonial Powers, History of Ethiopia - Modern History, History of Ethiopia - Additional Reading, History of Ethiopia - Notes Read more here: » History of Ethiopia: Encyclopedia II - History of Ethiopia - Portuguese Influence |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Education In the 14th and 15th centuries, during the regime of the Kolathiri Rajas, Taliparamba was renowned all over Kerala as a seat of learning, enlightenment and culture. In the early days, the Eshuthu pallies under the Ezhuthachan or village school master, provided facilities to pupils to acquire elementary education. After undergoing the preliminary course of study in these institutions, the children were sent to the kalaries for acquiring training in gymnastics and in the use of arms and then they were sent to study Sanskrit in Vedic schools un ...
See also:Kannur district, Kannur district - Origin of name, Kannur district - History, Kannur district - Indian Freedom movement, Kannur district - Payyannur Conference, Kannur district - Civil Disobedience Movement, Kannur district - Morazha Incident, Kannur district - Peasant struggles, Kannur district - Contemporary politics, Kannur district - Geography, Kannur district - Climate, Kannur district - Beaches, Kannur district - Economy, Kannur district - Industry, Kannur district - Divisions, Kannur district - Transport, Kannur district - Demography, Kannur district - Flora and fauna, Kannur district - Aralam wildlife, Kannur district - Education, Kannur district - Sports and Games, Kannur district - Landmarks, Kannur district - Snake Park, Kannur district - St. Angelo's Fort, Kannur district - Paithal Mala, Kannur district - Sree Ramaswami Temple, Kannur district - Trichambaram Temple, Kannur district - Muthappan Temple, Kannur district - Rajarajeswara temple, Kannur district - Ezhimala, Kannur district - Madayi Mosque, Kannur district - Madayipara Read more here: » Kannur district: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Education |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Geography The district lies between latitudes 11° 40' to 12° 48' North and longitudes 74° 52' to 76° 07' East and covers an area of 2,996 km² . Kannur can be geographically divided into highland, midland and lowland regions. Highlands are the mountainous region forming part of the Western Ghats and are covered by rainforests, plantations of coffee, tea and different types of spices like cardamom. There are also timber plantaions in this region. The midland region lies betweeen the highlands and lowlands and is made up of undulating hills and vall ...
See also:Kannur district, Kannur district - Origin of name, Kannur district - History, Kannur district - Indian Freedom movement, Kannur district - Payyannur Conference, Kannur district - Civil Disobedience Movement, Kannur district - Morazha Incident, Kannur district - Peasant struggles, Kannur district - Contemporary politics, Kannur district - Geography, Kannur district - Climate, Kannur district - Beaches, Kannur district - Economy, Kannur district - Industry, Kannur district - Divisions, Kannur district - Transport, Kannur district - Demography, Kannur district - Flora and fauna, Kannur district - Aralam wildlife, Kannur district - Education, Kannur district - Sports and Games, Kannur district - Landmarks, Kannur district - Snake Park, Kannur district - St. Angelo's Fort, Kannur district - Paithal Mala, Kannur district - Sree Ramaswami Temple, Kannur district - Trichambaram Temple, Kannur district - Muthappan Temple, Kannur district - Rajarajeswara temple, Kannur district - Ezhimala, Kannur district - Madayi Mosque, Kannur district - Madayipara Read more here: » Kannur district: Encyclopedia II - Kannur district - Geography |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - History of Somalia - Recent history The various Somali militias have developed into security agencies for hire. Due to that development security has much improved and an economic rebound occurred. It can be said that Somalia is now partly in a state of anarcho-capitalism where all services are provided by private ventures. According to CIA factbook Somali telecommunication firms provide wireless services in most major cities and offer ...
See also:History of Somalia, History of Somalia - Early History, History of Somalia - Colonial Era, History of Somalia - World War II, History of Somalia - Independence, History of Somalia - Siad Barre's regime, History of Somalia - 1969 coup d'etat, History of Somalia - Supreme Revolutionary Council, History of Somalia - Siad Barre and Scientific Socialism, History of Somalia - The Language and Literacy Issue, History of Somalia - Creation of the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party, History of Somalia - Somalia 1980-90, History of Somalia - Entrenching Siad Barre's personal rule, History of Somalia - Repression, History of Somalia - Persecution of the Majeerteen, History of Somalia - Oppression of the Isaaq, History of Somalia - Harrying of the Hawiye, History of Somalia - Somali Civil War, History of Somalia - Recent history, History of Somalia - History in years Read more here: » History of Somalia: Encyclopedia II - History of Somalia - Recent history |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Indo-Greek Kingdom - Enduring legacy of the Indo-Greek Kingdom From the 1st century CE, the Greek communities of central Asia and northwestern India lived under the control of the Kushan branch of the Yuezhi, apart from a short-lived invasion of the Indo-Parthian Kingdom. The Kushans founded the Kushan Empire, which was to prosper for several centuries. In the south, the Greeks were under the rule of the Western Kshatrapas.
It is unclear how much longer the Greeks managed to maintain a distinct presence in the Indian su ...
See also:Indo-Greek Kingdom, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Early History, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Evidence of the initial invasion, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Consolidation and rise of Menander I, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Bactrian invasions against Indo-Greek Kingdoms, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Culture, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Religion, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Buddhism, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Hinduism, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Zoroastrianism, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Art, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Incipient Greco-Buddhist art, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Indo-Greeks in the art of Gandhara, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Economy, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Armed forces, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Later History, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Eastern territories, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Western territories, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Enduring legacy of the Indo-Greek Kingdom, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Art and religion, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Astronomy, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Military role, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Linguistic legacy, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Influence of Indo-Greek coinage, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Genetic contribution, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Greco-Roman exchanges with India, Indo-Greek Kingdom - List of the Indo-Greek kings and their territories, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Notes Read more here: » Indo-Greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia II - Indo-Greek Kingdom - Enduring legacy of the Indo-Greek Kingdom |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Indo-Greek Kingdom - Later History
Indo-Greek Kingdom - Eastern territories.
After around 100 BCE, Indian kings recovered the area of Mathura and Eastern Punjab east of the Ravi River, and started to mint their own coins. The Arjunayanas (area of Mathura) and Yaudheyas mention military victories on their coins ("Victory of the Arjunayanas", "Victory of the Yaudheyas"). During the 1st century BCE, the Trigartas, Audumbaras and finally the Kunindas (closest to Punjab) also started to mint their own coins, usually ...
See also:Indo-Greek Kingdom, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Early History, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Evidence of the initial invasion, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Consolidation and rise of Menander I, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Bactrian invasions against Indo-Greek Kingdoms, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Culture, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Religion, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Buddhism, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Hinduism, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Zoroastrianism, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Art, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Incipient Greco-Buddhist art, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Indo-Greeks in the art of Gandhara, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Economy, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Armed forces, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Later History, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Eastern territories, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Western territories, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Enduring legacy of the Indo-Greek Kingdom, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Art and religion, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Astronomy, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Military role, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Linguistic legacy, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Influence of Indo-Greek coinage, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Genetic contribution, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Greco-Roman exchanges with India, Indo-Greek Kingdom - List of the Indo-Greek kings and their territories, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Notes Read more here: » Indo-Greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia II - Indo-Greek Kingdom - Later History |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - Indo-Greek Kingdom - Armed forces The coins of the Indo-Greeks provide rich clues on their uniforms and weapons. Typical Hellenistic uniforms are depicted, with helmets being either round in the Greco-Bactrian style, or the flat kausia of the Macedonians (coins of Apollodotus I).
Their weapons were spears, swords, longbow (on the coins of Agathokleia) and arrows. Interestingly, around 130 BCE the Central Asian recurve bow of the steppes with its gorytos box starts to appear for the first time on the coins of Zoilos I, suggesting strong interactions (and apparently an ...
See also:Indo-Greek Kingdom, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Early History, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Evidence of the initial invasion, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Consolidation and rise of Menander I, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Bactrian invasions against Indo-Greek Kingdoms, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Culture, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Religion, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Buddhism, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Hinduism, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Zoroastrianism, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Art, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Incipient Greco-Buddhist art, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Indo-Greeks in the art of Gandhara, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Economy, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Armed forces, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Later History, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Eastern territories, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Western territories, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Enduring legacy of the Indo-Greek Kingdom, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Art and religion, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Astronomy, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Military role, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Linguistic legacy, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Influence of Indo-Greek coinage, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Genetic contribution, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Greco-Roman exchanges with India, Indo-Greek Kingdom - List of the Indo-Greek kings and their territories, Indo-Greek Kingdom - Notes Read more here: » Indo-Greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia II - Indo-Greek Kingdom - Armed forces |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - History of Somalia - Early History The original settlers of the Somali region were ethnic Cushites from the fertile lakes of southern Ethiopia. This group is sub-divided into a number of other ethnicities, which are still readily recognized (and fought over) today. Archeological evidence supports the idea that most of the coastline of present day Somalia had been settled by AD 100. G.W.B. Huntingford has argued in his translation of the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, written about this time, that the "Lesser and Greater Bluffs", the "Lesser and Greater Strands", and t ...
See also:History of Somalia, History of Somalia - Early History, History of Somalia - Colonial Era, History of Somalia - World War II, History of Somalia - Independence, History of Somalia - Siad Barre's regime, History of Somalia - 1969 coup d'etat, History of Somalia - Supreme Revolutionary Council, History of Somalia - Siad Barre and Scientific Socialism, History of Somalia - The Language and Literacy Issue, History of Somalia - Creation of the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party, History of Somalia - Somalia 1980-90, History of Somalia - Entrenching Siad Barre's personal rule, History of Somalia - Repression, History of Somalia - Persecution of the Majeerteen, History of Somalia - Oppression of the Isaaq, History of Somalia - Harrying of the Hawiye, History of Somalia - Somali Civil War, History of Somalia - Recent history, History of Somalia - History in years Read more here: » History of Somalia: Encyclopedia II - History of Somalia - Early History |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - History of Somalia - Colonial Era Starting in 1875 the age of Imperialism in Europe transformed Somalia. Britain, France, and Italy all made territorial claims on the peninsula. Britain already controlled the port city of Aden in Yemen, just across the Red Sea, and wanted to control its counterpart, Berbera, on the Somali side. The Red Sea was seen as a crucial shipping lane to British colonies in India, and they wanted to secure these "gatekeeper" ports at all costs.
The French were interested in coal deposits further inland and wanted to disrupt British ambitions to construct a north-south transcontinental railroad along Afr ...
See also:History of Somalia, History of Somalia - Early History, History of Somalia - Colonial Era, History of Somalia - World War II, History of Somalia - Independence, History of Somalia - Siad Barre's regime, History of Somalia - 1969 coup d'etat, History of Somalia - Supreme Revolutionary Council, History of Somalia - Siad Barre and Scientific Socialism, History of Somalia - The Language and Literacy Issue, History of Somalia - Creation of the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party, History of Somalia - Somalia 1980-90, History of Somalia - Entrenching Siad Barre's personal rule, History of Somalia - Repression, History of Somalia - Persecution of the Majeerteen, History of Somalia - Oppression of the Isaaq, History of Somalia - Harrying of the Hawiye, History of Somalia - Somali Civil War, History of Somalia - Recent history, History of Somalia - History in years Read more here: » History of Somalia: Encyclopedia II - History of Somalia - Colonial Era |
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| | | | | Periplus of the Erythraean Sea: Encyclopedia II - History of Somalia - Somali Civil War In 1991, the northern portion of the country declared its independence as Somaliland; although de facto independent and relatively stable compared to the tumultuous south, it has not been recognized by any foreign government. UN Security Council Resolution 794 was unanimously passed on December 3, 1992, which approved a coalition of United Nations peacekeepers led by the United States to form UNITAF, tasked with ensuring humanitarian aid being distributed and peace being established in Somalia. The UN humanitarian troops landed in 1993 and started a two-year effort ( ...
See also:History of Somalia, History of Somalia - Early History, History of Somalia - Colonial Era, History of Somalia - World War II, History of Somalia - Independence, History of Somalia - Siad Barre's regime, History of Somalia - 1969 coup d'etat, History of Somalia - Supreme Revolutionary Council, History of Somalia - Siad Barre and Scientific Socialism, History of Somalia - The Language and Literacy Issue, History of Somalia - Creation of the Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party, History of Somalia - Somalia 1980-90, History of Somalia - Entrenching Siad Barre's personal rule, History of Somalia - Repression, History of Somalia - Persecution of the Majeerteen, History of Somalia - Oppression of the Isaaq, History of Somalia - Harrying of the Hawiye, History of Somalia - Somali Civil War, History of Somalia - Recent history, History of Somalia - History in years Read more here: » History of Somalia: Encyclopedia II - History of Somalia - Somali Civil War |
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