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The Mughal Empire

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Many foreigners ruled our country from the Medieval times but the Mughals have the unique distinction of having unified most of the country under one rule. Starting with Babur who is known as the forunder of the Mughal Empire till it fell under the rule of Aurengazeb the Mughal rulers have contributed to the history of India in many ways. Being connoisseurs of art and architecture we find the growth of Islamic architecture during these times. Coming of new languages like Persian, Arabic and Urdu are also credited to this time. This video captures the achievements of the various Mughal rulers. For more info visit our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCon341Dchtu5syB8AdOpKSQ

The Mughal Empire part - 2

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Many foreigners ruled our country from the Medieval times but the Mughals have the unique distinction of having unified most of the country under one rule. Starting with Babur who is known as the forunder of the Mughal Empire till it fell under the rule of Aurengazeb the Mughal rulers have contributed to the history of India in many ways. Being connoisseurs of art and architecture we find the growth of Islamic architecture during these times. Coming of new languages like Persian, Arabic and Urdu are also credited to this time. This video captures the achievements of the various Mughal rulers. For more info visit our channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCon341Dchtu5syB8AdOpKSQ

The Chola Dynasty

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South India was ruled by the Cholas for a long time and these kings were known for their good governance and love for art, architecture and literature. They fostered the growth of all three and we find many marvelous temples and forts have been built during their reign. Tamil as a language also gained prominence during this period and a number of poets and learned men adorned the courts of these kings. A number of discussions on topics of interest were discussed and scholars from other kingdoms were invited to these discussions popularly named as Sangams .Along with the Cheras and Pandyas who also ruled South India these rulers were given the credit for having popularized the Tamil language. This video is an insight into their rule. For more info visit our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCon341Dchtu5syB8AdOpKSQ

The East India Company

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A group of seafarers with the intention of trade set up a company called the East India Company in 1600. Their aim was to look for a route to trade with the East Indies. On one such voyage Vasco-da-Gama discovered the city of Calicut and went back with booty of spices and news that the country he had disembarked was one with huge potential for raw materials and human resources. Though it was the Portuguese who realized that natural resources were available in plenty it was the English who capitalized on this. In a fairy tale like ending they got the rights to set up factories from the numerous small kingdoms and slowly weaned their way into the politics of the kingdoms. Using the jealousies of the several kingdoms and fanning the egos of the rulers they slowly established themselves as a major partner in running the country. Soon the blessings of the Queen and the British government were obtained and East India Company came to rule India for over 200 years. The video aims to capture

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

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Abdul Kalam the former President of India is perhaps one of the rare gems that India has produced. Born to poor parents he rose to the highest office of the country through sheer grit, determination and hard work. Till his last day in office he worked for the upliftment of the country especially for the poorer sections of society as he knew the pain of being poor. We present some unknown and rare facts about him. As already mentioned he was poor and to support his family he would distribute newspapers after school hours. He was inspired by his teacher to pursue mathematics and physics. Till his last day he never forgot his gratitude to his teacher who motivated him to becoming the first citizen of the country. For more info visit our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCon341Dchtu5syB8AdOpKSQ

Education for kids

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Theopenbook create education for kids, The Open Book is an ideal platform for the kids to learn different subjects through interesting worksheets. For more info visit: http://theopenbook.in/

The Battle Of Plassey 1757

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The East India Company which was playing on the sentiments of the rulers of the small kingdoms with whom they had links of trade again set the ball rolling to acquire Bengal . Bengal at that time was a huge province and wealthy too. Using the greed for power of Mir Jafar the British turned him against the Nawab who had defeated them. Robert Clive the governor of Madras was sent to do this job and the result was the battle of Plassey. For more info visit: https://youtu.be/Hnn57jOvQ64

What Should Be in Your Lunch Box

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A diet, which contains all the nutrients, namely carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and fats in right amounts, is called a balanced diet. It should also contain sufficient amounts of dietary fibre and water, hidden secret of diet. Control your life, don't let life control you. For more info visit: https://youtu.be/mnBebZCKnJU

Charminar | Top 10 facts of charminar

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The Charminar, constructed in 1591, is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. The landmark has become a global icon of Hyderabad, listed among the most recognized structures of India. For more info visit: https://youtu.be/MJxAfNpVFbo

ISRO Satellite launches | GSLV | PSLV

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The Indian Space Research Organisation is the space agency of the Government of India headquartered in the city of Bengaluru. Its vision is to "harness space technology for national development while pursuing space science research and planetary exploration. For more info visit: https://youtu.be/HaeLXUALfuk

Vasco da Gama's Voyage to India

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The early fourteenth and fifteenth centuries saw a spate of seafarers wanting to find new routes into unmanned areas of the sea. After Magellan probably the one sailor who is best known for his voyages of discovery is Vasco da Gama. Born around 1460 in Portugal he is best known for having discovered India. He charted the course of the European countries policies of imperialism and colonialism. He landed in Calicut ( Kozikode)in 1498. He set out on this voyage to find a way of linking the East and the West and avoiding the Mediterranean Sea which posed number of dangers for the sailors. For more info visit: https://youtu.be/xRcj_rsL7r4

The Story of Cleopatra

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Cleopatra was born in69B.C and committed suicide in the year 30B.C .Cleopatra belonged to the Ptolemy dynasty of Egypt and perhaps was one of the most powerful pharaohs of her time. She was not shy about using her power and always claimed that she was a Goddess Isis herself. Though she ruled Egypt she belonged to Greece as her family migrated many years earlier to Greece. For more info visit: https://youtu.be/9YNPGkkZaJE

Know Your Body Parts

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It is necessary to understand how our body works. This video gives you a brief idea of how our body functions. Each parts of our body is important and have it's own various way of functioning to make us alive. For more info visit: https://youtu.be/9eBnSWVUgng