Who is the author of Panchatantra? [#721]

Vishnu Sharma is the author of Panchatantra, a collection of animal fables and moral tales. The book was originally written in Sanskrit around 200 BCE and is considered one of the oldest and most widely translated works of Indian literature. Sharma was commissioned by King Amarashakti to educate his children and teach them good governing skills. Sharma agreed and came up with the idea of teaching the princes through storytelling.

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Vishnu Sharma is the author of Panchatantra, a collection of animal fables and moral tales. The book was originally written in Sanskrit around 200 BCE and is considered one of the oldest and most widely translated works of Indian literature. Sharma was commissioned by King Amarashakti to educate his children and teach them good governing skills. Sharma agreed and came up with the idea of teaching the princes through storytelling.

Mahatma Gandhi

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Mahatma Gandhi

Indian Council Act 1909

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Indian Council Act 1909

Pashupati, often associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, is believed to have been the primary deity worshipped by the Indus Valley people. This is based on the discovery of the Pashupati Seal, which depicts a three-faced figure seated in a yogic posture surrounded by animals.

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Pashupati, often associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, is believed to have been the primary deity worshipped by the Indus Valley people. This is based on the discovery of the Pashupati Seal, which depicts a three-faced figure seated in a yogic posture surrounded by animals.

Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.

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Srimanta Sankaradeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, social reformer, poet, playwright, and the principal figure in the Neo-Vaishnavite movement in Assam. His teachings, known as Ekasarana Dharma, centered on devotion to Lord Krishna and advocated for a casteless society. He established Sattras (monasteries) and Namghars (prayer halls) which became vital socio-religious institutions. Sankaradeva's prolific literary works include Borgeets (devotional songs), Ankia Naats (plays), and he is credited with developing the classical dance form Sattriya. His influence profoundly shaped Assamese culture and continues to resonate today.

Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.

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Batik is a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, or cloth made using this technique.

The Moamaria rebellion was a significant uprising in Assam that started during the reign of Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha.

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The Moamaria rebellion was a significant uprising in Assam that started during the reign of Swargadeo Lakshmi Singha.

Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.

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Purnananda Buragohain died after hearing the news of the defeat of the Ahoms in the Battle of Ghiladhari 1817.

40 days

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40 days

Damascus is the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic; it is likely also the country's largest city, following the decline in population of Aleppo due to the battle for the city. It is colloquially known in Syria as ash-Sham and titled the City of Jasmine.

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Damascus is the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic; it is likely also the country's largest city, following the decline in population of Aleppo due to the battle for the city. It is colloquially known in Syria as ash-Sham and titled the City of Jasmine.

Assam, a state in Northeast India, occupies approximately 78,438 square kilometers, which constitutes roughly 2.39% of India's total land area of 3,287,263 square kilometers.

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Assam, a state in Northeast India, occupies approximately 78,438 square kilometers, which constitutes roughly 2.39% of India's total land area of 3,287,263 square kilometers.