The Gauda Kingdom came into being in the late 6th century CE in eastern India, as a result of the political disintegration of the Gupta Empire (3rd-6th century CE). https://www.worldhistory.org/Gauda_Kingdom/ #History #GaudaKingdom #GuptaEmpire #Harsha

Samudragupta (r. https://www.worldhistory.org/Samudragupta/ #History #ChandraguptaII #GuptaEmpire #India

Approximately 67 miles (107 km) to the north of Aurangabad in the Indhyadri range of Western Ghats lie the caves of Ajanta. https://www.worldhistory.org/Ajanta/ #History #Ajanta #Buddhism #GuptaEmpire

The Maukharis (554 CE - 606 CE) rose as a power after the downfall of the Gupta Empire (3rd to 6th century CE) in the 6th century CE in northern India. The core area of their kingdom was situated in what is now the state of Uttar Pradesh in India with the capital at Kanyakubja (modern-day Kannauj city). Although the Maukharis had long-existed as a feudatory dynasty, for nearly half a century be...https://www.worldhistory.org/Maukhari_Dynasty/ #GaudaKingdom #GuptaEmpire #India

1st Day of 2023 & it is a Lazy Sunday.

#DelhiWeather has Taken a Dip, with Cold Winds Blowing Across #Delhi.
So, Staying Indoors & Playing #Chaturanga
This #BoardGame is 1st Known (Originated in India) from 6th Century AD #GuptaEmpire of North #India & is Common Ancestor of #Chess Xianqqi of #China Janggi of #Korea Makruk of #Thailand & Shoji of #Japan

This c1800 AD #Pahari #IndianMiniaturePainting is now at Rijksmuseum #Amsterdam

#IndianHistory #AncientIndia #Paintings #Culture #Heritage

Approximately 67 miles (107 km) to the north of Aurangabad in the Indhyadri range of Western Ghats lie the caves of Ajanta. The 30 caves, famous for their early Buddhist temple architecture and many delicately drawn murals, are located in a 76 m high, horseshoe-shaped escarpment overlooking the Waghora (tiger) River. The river originates from a picturesque waterfall called sat kund (seven leaps...https://www.worldhistory.org/Ajanta/ #Ajanta #Buddhism #GuptaEmpire