Chronicles of Bharat
Explore the rich tapestry of Indian history, from the dawn of civilization to the modern era. Curated for UPSC aspirants.
Ancient India
From the urban planning of the Indus Valley to the spiritual & scientific zenith of the Guptas.
Indus Valley Civilization
Mature Phase; Urban planning, drainage systems, and trade.
Early Vedic Period
Migration of Aryans; Composition of the Rig Veda.
Mahajanapadas Era
Second Urbanization; Rise of 16 Mahajanapadas; Bimbisara.
Birth of Gautama Buddha
Founder of Buddhism; Preached Four Noble Truths.
Alexander's Invasion
Battle of Hydaspes against Porus; opened trade routes.
Mauryan Empire Founded
Chandragupta Maurya overthrows Nandas.
Kalinga War
Ashoka's conquest and conversion to Buddhism.
Saka Era Begins
Associated with Kanishka I of the Kushan Empire.
Gupta Era Begins
Founded by Chandragupta I; 'Golden Age'.
Harshavardhana
Kannauj became center; Visit of Hiuen Tsang.
Medieval India
The Tripartite Struggle, Rise of Rajput Kingdoms, Delhi Sultanate, Bhakti Movement, and the Mughal Empire.
Chola Naval Conquests
Raja Raja & Rajendra Chola dominance in SE Asia.
Battles of Tarain
Prithviraj vs Ghori; Establishment of Turkish rule.
Slave Dynasty Founded
Qutb-ud-din Aibak establishes Delhi Sultanate.
Capital Transfer
Muhammad bin Tughlaq moves capital to Daulatabad.
Vijayanagara Empire
Founded by Harihara & Bukka; Hindu revival.
First Battle of Panipat
Babur defeats Ibrahim Lodi; Mughal Foundation.
Second Battle of Panipat
Akbar defeats Hemu; consolidation of power.
Battle of Talikota
Decline of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Coronation of Shivaji
Establishment of the Maratha Kingdom.
Death of Aurangzeb
Start of the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Modern India & Freedom Struggle
From the decline of Mughals to the minute details of the Indian Freedom struggle, culminating in Independence.
Arrival of Vasco da Gama
Landed at Calicut; marked the beginning of European era in India.
Battle of Plassey
Clive defeats Siraj-ud-Daulah; foundation of British political rule.
Revolt of 1857
Sepoy Mutiny begins at Meerut; spread to Delhi, Kanpur, Lucknow.
Formation of INC
First session in Bombay (W.C. Bonnerjee); A.O. Hume's role.
Partition of Bengal
Curzon's plan; Swadeshi Movement launched.
Gandhi Returns
Arrives at Apollo Bunder, Bombay from South Africa.
Jallianwala Bagh
Massacre by Gen Dyer; Tagore renounced Knighthood.
Non-Cooperation Movement
Non-Cooperation Movement launched (Aug 1); Tilak passes away.
Dandi March
Gandhi marches from Sabarmati to Dandi; Salt Satyagraha.
Quit India Movement
Historic 'Do or Die' speech at Gowalia Tank, Bombay.
Independence
Birth of two nations; India wins freedom.