Jayanka was a Kashmiri court poet of the Chahamana king Prithviraja III. He composed Prithviraja Vijaya, a eulogistic Sanskrit epic poem on the life of Prithviraja III, around 1191-1192 CE.
It covers the First Battle of Tarain (1191 CE) but not the Second Battle of Tarain (1192 CE).
Halebidu Halebidu is a city located in the Hassan District of Karnataka, India, is a gem for those intrigued, artwork, and structure. Once the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century, Halebidu, which means ‘Old city’, is renowned for its extraordinary temples, with the Hoysaleshwara and Belur Halebidu temples status as testaments…
Sant Dnyaneshwar Sant Dnyaneshwar, a name that resonates with devotion and enlightenment, remains one of the most revered saints in the annals of Indian spirituality. Born in the 13th century, Dnyaneshwar was a Marathi saint, poet, philosopher, and yogi. During Bhakti movement, he has significantly contributed to the Marathi language’s literary and spiritual landscape. His…
Hanthigumfa inscription was inscribed by the Jain ruler Kharvel of Chedi kingdom (earlier Kalinga) between the 2nd-century BCE-1st century CE. Fig: A portion of the inscription (Image source: Wikipedia) The inscription is incised in a Cavern called Hanthigumfa of the Udaigiri Hills in Odisha. It consists of 17 lines written in Prakrit language using Brahmi…
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Bilhana: the 11th Century Kashmiri Poet In the rich history of Indian literature, the 11th century stands out for its remarkable contribution to Sanskrit poetry, thanks to poet’s like Bilhana, a distinguished poet form Kashmir. Bilhana’s life and works are subject of considerable interest for students preparing for competitive exams like the UPSC, offering insights…
Ramanujacharya (1017-1137 CE) Ramanujacharya was born into a Tamil Brahmin family in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu, during the rule of the Cholas. Ramanujacharya is revered as a social reformer and Vedic philosopher. Ramanuja was originally known as Lakshmana/ Llaya Perumal but later came to be known as Ramanuja. He was a South Indian Brahmin and…
Vesara Style of Temple Architecture Vesara style of temple architecture emerged and flourished mainly in the Karnataka region. It is a hybrid form of temple architecture formed by an amalgamation of the northern Nagara style and the southern Dravida style of temple architecture. It uses the plan and shape of the southern India temples, whereas…
