what do you know about rivers?
We, who are full of water, move along the path the gods have made for us.
who is Vishvamitra?
Brahmarshi Vishvamitra is one of the most venerated rishis or sages of ancient India. A near-divine being.
How historians study the Rigveda?
They read the Rigveda as a historical source. They read the literary source very carefully. Historians try their best to take clues from the text. Based on the information from the text they create an understanding of social-cultural and polity and then place all these in a proper order.
Dfine mantra?
A word or a prayer that is chanted or sung.
what is Vedas?
Any of the four collections forming the earliest body of Indian scripture, consisting of the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda, and Atharva Veda, which codified the ideas and practices of Vedic religion and laid down the basis of classical Hinduism. They were probably composed between 1500 and 700 BC, and contain hymns, philosophy, and …
What was special about harappa?
The most unique feature of the Harappan Civilization was the development of urban centres. Mohenjodaro is the most well-known site of Harappan Civilization. structure of ‘Great Bath’ suggested that it was meant for some kind of special ritual bath. The Lower Town The lower town was also walled.
where is harappa now?
In pakistan.
what is pyramid?
a shape with a flat base and three or four sides in the shape of triangles
what do you mean by egypt?
any one of the countries occupying the African continent. an ancient empire to the west of Israel; centered on the Nile River and ruled by a Pharaoh; figured in many events described in the Old Testament.
Do you think kings would have needed these things after death?
The king would not have needed things like food and drink ornaments, clothes etc. These objects were buried along with the king because of faith and belief.