Jay Vardhan Singh
PhD Candidate, Indian History @ JNU. I also make videos on Indian History. https://t.co/2okn7ZxXBU
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Ever heard the phrase 'ratti bhar'?ย It comes from the rattiโthe tiny seed of the Gunja berry!" In ancient times, this little seed, called Rattika, was the OG standard for weighing...
From Candragupta I to Kumฤragupta, the average reign is 32 years. The fact that we have four successive rulers having such long reigns is one of the main reasons why the Imperial G...
Shams ud-Din Iltutmish may seem no different from the many Sultans whose rule is collectively called Delhi Sultanate. But if you study the period during which he ruled, you will be...
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A thread on Katar and how it fell into disgrace. https://t.co/v1YXAZHcbf
A thread on how the Ashokan Pillars were erected.
The Story of Civilization, Volume 1, Our Oriental Heritage