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Causes and consequences of battle of Plassey 1657

Taking advantages of the confusion and disorder that prevailed in the Mughal Empire after the death of  Aurangzeb , Murshid-Quli Khan , the Mughal governor of Bengal in 1717, declared his independence and ruled over it with uncommon ability. Upon his death in 1727 he was succeeded by his son-in-law,  Shuja-ud-din Muhammad Khan . Suja-ud-din was succeeded by his son  Sarfaraz Khan  but due to his inability he was killed and was succeeded by  Alivardi Khan . Alivardi Khan died on  21st April, 1756  and was succeeded by his grandson,  Siraj-ud-daula . Various causes leading to the Battle of Plassey:  By the time when Siraj-ud-Daulah became the new Nawab of Bengal , both  French  and  English  were strengthening their respective fortifications in an expectation of war that may likely occur between them due to  the seven years war(1756-1763)  that broke out between them in Europe. When Siraj-ud-Daulah forbade them to...

Difference between art and craft

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Difference Between Art and Craft Weaving, painting, sculpture, pottery, photography, embroidery, macrame, etc. is it art or craft? These are two forms of creativity that are commonly juxtaposed by the people, as they don’t see any difference in them. But the fact is that art is different from the craft in a sense that  art  is a creative merit that comes from within. On the contrary, the  craft  is skilled work, wherein there is an application of technique, that people learn through much practice. Next, art emerges from the heart, whereas craft comes from the mind. Here, in the given article, you may find all the important differences between art and craft, so have a glance. Content: Art Vs Craft Comparison Chart Definition Key Differences Conclusion Comparison Chart BASIS FOR COMPARISON ART CRAFT Meaning An unstructured and boundless form of work, that expresses emotions, feelings and vision is called art. Craft refers to a...

Temple architecture of india

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Introduction :- the temple word is derived from a Latin word templum , means a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities such as prayer and sacrifices. It is considered that the earliest form of temple had emerged in Gupta period, since then it has been an integral part of Hindu tradition . Nowadays prayers in the temple are considered very auspicious before the beginning of any occasion and work . The basic form of Hindu temple comprises the followings :  Garbhagriha: Literally means womb-house. It is a cave-like sanctum which houses the main icon of the temple. In earlier times, it was a small cubicle with one entrance. In later periods, it grew into a larger chamber. Mandapa: The entrance to the temple. It could be a portico or a collonaded hall where worshippers stand. Shikhara/Vimana: Noticed from the 5th century CE. It is a mountain-like spire on top. In north India, it is called Shikhara and is curving in shape. In the south, it is like a pyramidal to...