Historical Facts of Odisha Odisha, the land of Oriyas, was known as Kalinga in ancient days. After the death of Ashoka, Kalinga regained its independence. In the second century BC, it becomes a powerful country under kharavela. In the fourth century AD, Samudragupta invaded Odisha. In 610 ...
Do you know that the temple holds the Bodhi tree, under which Buddha got enlightenment. Well, it is half-true. After building the temple,Emperor Ashoka sent his heirs to Sri Lanka and various parts of India to spread Buddhism. He also sent a sapling of the original tree toSri Lanka. Wh...
During the sovereignty of King Ashoka, he made the killing of Peacock an offense. Aurangzeb ensured the safety of the peacocks by banning the shooting of this beautiful bird. During the Gupta period, the Peacock was acknowledged as a symbol of royalty. The Peacock is known as a good friend ...
Brief Facts about National Emblem of India for UPSC What is the name of the Indian national emblem?The National Emblem of India is called as it is. Interchangeably, it is called the ‘State Emblem’. National Emblem of India has been adapted from?Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. It was ado...