What was unique about ancient India?
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What was unique about ancient India?
Ancient Indians had a well-developed concept of water harvesting. Grand Anicut, which is also known as ‘Kallanai dam’, is the fourth oldest in the world. It is also one of the oldest dams in working condition. An artificial lake called ‘Sudarshana’ was built by the Mauryas during 320 B.C.
Did ancient India have a sense of history?
Historian Romila Thapar has pointed out that ancient India possessed a sense of history and this was contrary to what had been assumed by colonial powers.
Did you know history facts of India?
Historical facts about India
- India never invaded any country in her last 10000 years of history.
- India invented the Number System.
- The World’s first university was established in Takshila in 700BC.
- Sanskrit is the mother of all the European languages.
- Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to humans.
What was ancient India most famous for?
In addition to scientific achievements, Ancient India was the birthplace of two of today’s most widely practiced religions, Hinduism and Buddhism.
- Hinduism has given us “karma” a term popularly used today.
- Buddhists believe in the state of Nirvana, or enlightenment.
Did you know facts in India?
Here are 15 amazing facts about India that you should know before you start planning your trip!
- India has the second highest population in the world.
- Cows are considered sacred in India.
- The city of Varanasi is believed to be one of the oldest living cities in the world.
- India is home to the famous Holi Festival.
What are some historical facts about India?
Why do Indians not write history?
According to their opinion, ancient India’s “proper history” is missing in literature and therefore people of that time did not had sense of history writing. All we get is religious texts or glorified rulers of the era but not proper chronological data of events and history.