Traders, artisans and kings of the time of the Satavahanas donated generously to build a unique kind of Chaityas and Vihars in several places in Maharasthra like Karle, Bhaja, Kanheri and Nashik. These were built like caves on hills sides. Stone workers using chise and hammer carved living rocks and reproduced structures which carpenters and […]
Trading paddy in Andhra Pradesh
Paddy is extensively cultivated all over the costal plains especially in Krishna district. Kurnool district is in Royalaseema. It is famous for Sona masury rice. Most of the lands, especially in the low areas (Pallam) are sown with paddy. The nursery for the paddy monsoon crop called Salva is sown and transplanted in […]
Over the years, agriculture in Andhra Pradesh has changed
Agriculture in Andhra Pradesh Over the years, agriculture in Andhra Pradesh has changed. Even though paddy continues to be the main crop, other food and oil crops like ragi, jowar, maize and groundnut have declined and have been replaced by cash crops like sugarcane, turmeric, cotton red and green chillies, sunflower etc. all these crops […]
Galileo argued in favor of heliocentric theory
He taught geometry and astronomy till 1610. During that period, Galileo made several discoveries in science, combining geometry and astronomy. Galileo made first telescope with a convex lens and a concave eyepiece. On 7th January 1610, he discovered the three moos of the Jupiter with his telescope, on 13th January; he discovered the […]
When cubs are born they are blind initially and very small- giant Panda
Have you ever seen Panda bears? The Panda Bear is same size as of a black bear in India. An adult Panda is about 5-6 feet high and weighs up to 276 pounds. They eat mainly bamboo. Panda Bears eat over fifteen different kids of Bamboo. Because of an inefficient intestinal system the Panda […]
Rana Kumbha fought against the Sultans of Malwa
The Guhilas of Mewar The Guhilas or Guhilots of Mewar represent the heroic tradition of the Rajputs fully. Guhadatta was the founder of the dynasty. The ninth ruler of this dynasty Khommana successfully resisted the Arab invaders during the 8th century. He was respectfully called as `Bappa Rawal’. In 954 AD., Allata of this dynasty […]
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