Category: Design

Indian Nationalist Movement was the result of different forces and factors. The national renaissance that occurred in India during the 19th century was natural outcome of the colonial rule that was responsible for large scale economic and political discontent amongst the Indians.The colonial policies of the British were detrimental for the Indian economy and exploitative in nature and are considered to be the primary reason for rise and growth of National Consciousness in India. ADVERTISEMENTS: In fact the Indian agriculture and handicraft industries were destroyed during the 19th century and the peasants, artisans and other classes, severely suffered due to deindustrialization, commercialization of agriculture, etc.Solid background was provided by the Socio-religious Reform Movements of the period that led to the rise of National Consciousness in the country. Image Source: upload.wikimedia.orgThe…

The reign of Shahjahan, the grandson of Akbar, the great, is noted for the construction of grand buildings, palaces, gardens, mosques, mausoleums, forts and other works of art.Shahjahan’s military conquests, political achievements and administrative innovations have got buried in history but his architectural master pieces such as, Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, The Peacock Throne, etc. have immortalised his name. The Red Fort constructed by Shahjahan still remains a monument of magnificence and architectural splendour.Shahjahan, the successor of Jahangir took up the reigns of administration in 1627 and ruled the country for about 31 years (1627-58). This period is considered as the golden age in architecture and fine arts. ADVERTISEMENTS: One of the best monuments left behind by him is the Red Fort, the work of which…

Monuments are sites of great historical, religious or archaeological importance. They can be huge forts, buildings, amphitheaters, ruins, statues or mausoleums. The common thing between them is that they have great architectural beauty or historical value and attract millions of visitors every year. India is a vast country. Originally it was the home of the Aryans and the Hindus.During the course of time several foreign communities came to India either as invaders, traders or travellers. They bought with them their ideas, designs and created some new monuments. Now we have thousands of big and small monuments scattered across the length and breadth of the country. The major ones among them are: Taj Mahal, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, India Gate, Gateway of India, Lai Qila, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar,…

Terrorism is one of gravest problems that society faces today. It is an issue of global concern. The presence of terrorism can be felt all across the globe. It is, today, a much debated issue in all the countries of the world-developing or developed.It is not a new phenomenon. Its presence can be traced back to the ancient society of the first century. But over the years ‘terrorism’ like other avenues of life, has undergone tremendous changes. It has now become more lethal, more widespread and more difficult to control. Today, it stands as a serious challenge before civil society.Terrorism has its presence everywhere ranging from Indonesia, Malaysia to Sudan, Somalia, Egypt and Nigeria and Peru, Chile, America to Ireland. Almost all the countries are directly or indirectly facing the…