From Phooti kaudi to Durmi : This is how ancient Indian currency shaped the trade
India's historical currency pieces, ranging from cowrie shells to coins like the Half Anna, Durmi, and Paisa, reflect the nation's economic evolution and cultural exchanges over centuries. These ...
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Exploring Marriage and Live-In Relationships in Ancient India: A Timeless Perspective
In ancient India, relationships were diverse and complex, with various forms of unions beyond the conventional, traditional marriage. While modern concepts ... During the medieval period ...
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The politics and poetry of Vālmīki’s Rāmāyaṇa: How an ancient epic shapes Indian culture and enforces inequality in modern India
In the foreword to his thought-provoking travelogue Arrow of the Blue-Skinned God, Jonah Blank underlines the significance of the Rāmāyaṇa of Vālmīki in modern Indian culture: Imagine a ...
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From Phooti kaudi to Durmi : This is how ancient Indian currency shaped the trade
It is a historic journey through time and history with trade, and gradually evolving into modern currency. These are some rare historical gems that have served as money in ancient Indian texts.