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The Srivijaya (thalassocracy) Empire - A Forgotten Powerful Kingdom

The Srivijaya (thalassocracy) Empire - A Forgotten Powerful Kingdom 6

The thalassocracy civilizations or water born Empires as they are called in Archaeological terms, have always been of keen fascination and interest to History academics and archaeologists. Interest in the recent discoveries of previously unknown civilisations that once existed on dry land and are now covered by encroaching coastlines, or alternately were built upon water ... Read more

Rashtriya Gokul Mission - Upliftment of Dairy Farmers | UPSC IAS IPS IFS

Rashtriya Gokul Mission - Upliftment of Dairy Farmers | UPSC IAS IPS IFS 8

Under the direction of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, "Rashtriya Gokul Mission," (RGM) a unique programme under the National Program for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development, was introduced to the nation in December 2014 with the goal of preserving and advancing native bovine breeds. The programme is crucial for increasing milk output and productivity of ... Read more

The Hussite Wars or the Bohemian Wars (1421 - 1434) - World's History

The Hussite Wars or the Bohemian Wars (1421 - 1434) - World's History 12

Central Europe during the Middle Ages consisted of Britain, France, Austria, Spain and Portugal.  The smaller states in Magna Germania before German Unification much later, made up much of the Holy Roman Empire, as did Austria. The Holy Roman Empire existed in Central Europe from the 8th Century from its beginnings under the  Emperor Charlemagne ... Read more