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The Industrial Revolution: A Turning Point in Human History

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The Industrial Revolution: A Turning Point in Human History The Industrial Revolution was a period of significant change that took place in Europe and North America between the 18th and 19th centuries. It marked a shift from manual labor to machine-based manufacturing, which led to an increase in production, economic growth, and a rise in living standards. The Industrial Revolution transformed the world and had a profound impact on society, economy, and culture. In this blog post, we will discuss the history, causes, effects, and legacy of the Industrial Revolution. History of the Industrial Revolution: The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 18th century and spread to other parts of Europe and North America in the following decades. The first industrial factories emerged in textile production, followed by iron, coal, and other industries. The introduction of new technologies, such as the steam engine, the power loom, and the spinning jenny, revolutionized manufacturing and t
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The Last Hindu Emperor: Prithviraj Chauhan

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  The Last Hindu Emperor: Prithviraj Chauhan Prithviraj Chauhan is mentioned in history textbooks today mainly because he lost a major battle in 1192 against Shihab al-Din Muhammad Ghuri, based in Afghanistan. This defeat soon led to Muslim rule in much of North India under the Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526) and the Mughal empire . Prithviraj Chauhan’s defeat had serious consequences: an influx of Central Asian and Afghan warriors, the adoption of Persian language and culture, and the spread of Islam. But his defeat in one battle does not seem important enough to justify the dozens of narratives about him that have been composed since his death. He continues to be remembered in India to this day. A three-rupee postage stamp bearing his name was issued in 2000 and a lavishly produced TV series on his life, “Prithviraj Chauhan, Warrior Hero of (Our) Land” ( Dharti ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan ) aired between 2006 and 2009 on StarTV. A recent bronze statue of him forms the centerpiece of
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Holi Let the colour shower joy.

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Holi Let the colour shower joy. Holi is an important Indian and Nepalese  festival celebrated ihn the spring. According to the Hindu calender, the festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of phalgun. Holi is an ancient festival of India and was originally known as 'Holika'. The festivals finds a detailed description in early religious works such as Jaimini's Purvamimamsa-Sutras and Kathaka-Grhya-Sutras. Historians also believe that Holi was celebrated by all Aryans but more so in the Eastern part of India. It is said that Holi existed several centuries before Christ. However, the meaning of the festival is believed to have changed over the years. Earlier it was a special rite performed by married women for the happiness and well-being of their families and the full moon (Raka) was worshiped. ✦ HISTORY AND REFERENCE OF HOLI  The festival of Holi also finds a reference in the sculptures on walls of old temples. A 16th century panel sculpted in a temple at Hamp
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HISTORY OF CRICKET

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HISTORY OF CRICKET : Cricket was probably created during  Saxon  or  Norman  times by children living in the  Weald , an area of dense woodlands and clearings in south-east England that lies across  Kent  and  Sussex  . The sport of  cricket  has a known history beginning in the late 16th century. Having originated in south-east England, it became the country's national sport in the 18th century and has developed globally in the 19th and 20th centuries. International matches have been played since 1844 and  Test cricket  began, retrospectively recognised, in 1877. Cricket is the world's second most popular spectator sport after  association football  (soccer). Governance is by the  International Cricket Council  (ICC) which has over one hundred countries and territories in membership although only twelve currently play Test cricket. ✦ Derivation of the name of "cricket" : A number of words are thought to be possible sources for the term "cricket". In the ear
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