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The History of Punjab refers to the past history of Punjab region which is a geopolitical, cultural, and historical region in the northwest of South Asia, comprising eastern Punjab province in Pakistan and western Punjab state in India. [1] It is believed that the earliest evidence of human habitation in Punjab traces to the Soan valley of the ...
The Sikh Confederacy was a confederation of twelve sovereign states (each known as a Misl, derived from the Arabic word مِثْل meaning 'equal'; sometimes spelt as Misal) which rose during the 18th century in the Punjab region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent and is cited as one of the causes of the weakening of the Mughal Empire prior to Nader Shah's invasion of India (1738 ...
Punjabi folktales commonly incorporate stories involving animals which teach a moral lesson. [5] This is a theme which originated in ancient India, with a surviving example being the Panchatantra of the third century BCE. [5] Other prevalent themes found within Punjabi folklore is a suspcision of those in positions of power, and folly ...
Just like Gogol, the main character in The Namesake, as I grow older and wiser, I have a greater appreciation for the migration chronicle, the love story, and the life history of my parents. I can ...
The Gorakhnath Math is a monastery of the Nath monastic group named after the medieval saint, Gorakhnath (c. 11th century), of the Nath sampradaya. The math and town of Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh is named after him. The monastery and the temple perform various cultural and social activities and serve as the cultural hub of the city.
Mahadevi Verma (26 March 1907 – 11 September 1987) was an Indian Hindi -language poet, essayist, sketch story writer and an eminent personality of Hindi literature. She is considered one of the four major pillars [a] of the Chhayawadi era in Hindi literature. [1] She has been also addressed as the Modern Meera. [2]
Played by Damanpreet Singh, Maharaja Ranjit Singh was a lion heart who not only conquered territories, but also won the hearts of the people of Punjab. The leader led not by fear and brute power, but by compassion and humanity. The series showcases the journey of this great luminary, who dedicated his life to serve and Protect his motherland.
Modern Standard Hindi, [a] commonly referred to as Hindi, is the standardised variety of the Hindustani language used as the official language of India alongside English. It is written in Devanagari script and is the lingua franca of North India.