India history and geography

Source: Knowledge Traditions & Practices of India: Architecture (2): Medieval & Colonial Architecture

Kangra is the name of a Fort (durga) constructed by the Rajputs: creative builders who erected some of the most illustrious and impressive forts and palaces throughout northern India.—Chittorgarh, the oldest surviving fort, is said to have been constructed by the Mor kings between the 5th and the 8th centuries and is named after one of them, Chitrangada Mori, as inscribed on the coins of the period. The fort complex comprises 65 historic built structures, among them four palace complexes, nineteen main temples, four memorials and twenty functional water bodies.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Full-text: Rajput, Amyntas, Kumbhalgarh.

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Search found 4 books and stories containing Chittorgarh; (plurals include: Chittorgarhs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra (by T. S. Syamkumar)

2. Expiatory Rites in Vaiṣṇava Tantras < [Chapter 2 - Expiatory Rites in Āgamic Literature]

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List of Mahabharata tribes (by Laxman Burdak)

Tribes Listed on Pandava Side

List of Other Jat clans added by Laxman Burdak

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Vastu-shastra (2): Town Planning (by D. N. Shukla)

Chapter 1b - Origin and Growth of Indian Towns

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Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)

History of Lakulisa-Pasupata order < [Chapter 1 - The Historical Context]

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