India is a nation that has a glorious history and traditional lineage behind. The Vedic literature that people of India boasts of still forms the basis of arts, science and all modern developments. As you explore the country, you will surely be charmed not only by the scenic beauty but also with the harmony and unity among various religions and community. Here we will be discussing about the art and history of India in detail.
India can be broadly divided into two parts: north India and south India. The history of India has also been categorized under two subheads such as ancient age and medieval age. Scroll down to get an overview of the glorious history of India:
Ancient history of India:
The civilization of India dates back to the time of the Chinese, Egyptian and Greek evolution. Dating back to about 3000 BC, Indian history originates from the valley close to river Indus. The famous Indus valley civilization of Mohenjodaro and Harappa forms a part of the Indian history. Archeological sites of excavations prove that this civilization was the most developed and advanced till date. All the sites were very well planned and organized. Trade, culture and art formed an important part of the civilization.
The Aryan community is considered as a rich tradition that had great poets and philosophers who have helped in the developing of the civilization. On the other hand, the south India also boasts of some of the most popular and glorious dynasties such as Pandyas, Satavahanas, Cheras, Chalukyas, Pallavas and lots more.
Medieval History of India:
The medieval age of India was basically under the rule of Muslim rulers. Starting with Mahmud of Ghazi, the reign of Muslim emperor continued for long in India. Some of the famous Lodhis Muslim kings of India who have added to the glory of Indian history are Mohammed Ghori, Qutb-ud-din Aibak, Iltutmish etc. after them, came the Mughal dynasty of Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shajahan and Aurangzeb.
In the south India, there have been a lot of rise and fall in the medieval age. Some of the famous dominions that have great historical significance are Kalachuris, Vijaynagara Empire, Bahamani Kingdom etc.
India is famous for its various performing arts. These arts of India also make this nation popular in the other nations of the world. From music, cinema, theatre to dance, Indian art has its own charm and individuality. In dance, the classical forms are graceful and elegant such as Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Koodiyattam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Chaau etc. Indian classical music is equally charming and appealing with vocal as well as various instrumental such as sitar, sarod, flute, tabla and more.
In painting also, India rules with the various schools of painting such as the cave painting, madhubani painting, miniature painting, Mughal painting, Mysore painting, pahari painting, Rajput painting, tanjore painting and lots more. You will get to explore various types of sculptures too in India that depicts the culture and heritage of the nation. Stone sculptures, terracotta sculptures and bronze sculptures are some of the well known art sculpture of India that the nation boasts of.
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