Emperor of India

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known for the destruction of hundreds of Hindu temples across northern and central India. The rulers persecuted Hindus and promoted the forced conversion of the local population to Islam. This period saw the establishment of a Hindu Kingdom, Vijayanagar Empire, in south India in 1336 by two Hindu brothers, Harihar and Bukka. It was an attempt to protect the Hindu culture from the invading Muslim armies from north India. In 1398, the Delhi Sultanate was invaded by Timur the Lame, the founder of…

This paper explores the country of India and their relations to sports. India is a very fascinating country with a rich history dating all the way back to prehistoric settlements. India’s involvement in the sport industry has been consistently growing and unique. The country of India is also very active in participating in international sporting events, such as the Olympics. The purpose of this paper is to give a summary on India, and to inform how they view sports in their country by looking at…

of the British Raj, the fleet from Great Britain sent to colonize India in 1857. The greedy British Raj attempted to colonize India in an organized fashion utilizing India’s luxury, wealth and pleasure. Unfortunately, that plan was far too optimistic. In reality, greed caused the British to face political confusion and revolts from the Indian population,…

side. Ousted from his ancestral domains in Central Asia, Babur turned to India to start his conquest. He established a homebase in Kabul and then made steady progress southward into India from Afghanistan through the Khyber’s border. Babur's forces conquered and occupied much of northern India. After his victory at Panipat in 1526. Babur preoccupied with military campaigns, did not allow him to rest easy as the new emperor. Babur soon passed down the empire to his son. The Humayun Era (1530 to…

Emperor Asoka’s challenged the adherents in his domain and beyond to follow Buddhist teachings more closely through the example of his own life, his edicts and the message of Dharma. The effects of his contributions involving the spread of Buddhism continue to impact the Sanga or worldwide community of faith. Asoka (304–232 BCE) was an Indian emperor of the Maurya Dynasty. Eight years after his coronation, he invaded Orissa, overcame the opposition and became responsible for killing thousands…

city in the United Arab Emirates. One of the most developed cities in the world, Dubai is also considered to be one of top most expensive cities. New Delhi is a city in India. Delhi was built by a British architect, and has been there for a long time. As the capital of the country, New Delhi serves as the seat for the Government of India. Both the cities have a few similarities and differences. Dubai and New Delhi are both a vacation destination. Dubai has the world’s tallest building― Burj…

great place to live. From its vibrant colors to its food the Mauryan Empire in India was a beautiful and wonderful place to live. I would have lived in the Mauryan Empire and I think you would’ve too. The Mauryan Empire in India had its ups and downs, but it was overall a great place to live. Religion was everywhere in India which they worshipped the Buddha. “Some scholars believe that it was in this period of ancient India, especially under Asoka, that Buddhism became established as a major…

Amidst the diverse, cultural powerhouses of India and China lies a small, humble crossroads of culture, religion, languages, and life. The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is influenced by heavy modern cultures but the inhabitants are still loyal to the ancient traditions of their ancestors whose blood runs through their veins. Habitation of Nepal began thousands of years ago as a native asian tribe known as the Kirat migrated to the land of Nepal. “The ancestors of this tribe if identified,…

Sikh- a member of a nonviolent religious group whose beliefs blend elements of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Sufism Shah Jahan- built gardens, monuments, and forts while his people starved due to famine Taj Mahal- a beautiful tomb in Agra, India, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal Aurangzeb- military strategic master and aggressive empire builder- ruled from 1658 to 1707 2. Akbar had a positive effect on the empire due to his tolerance of religion and strengthening…