In the last 3 weeks, we published a series of threads to celebrate the #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav, the 75 years of our independence.
Today on 15th August, as it comes to its conclusion, we are publishing the compilation of the whole series.
Today on 15th August, as it comes to its conclusion, we are publishing the compilation of the whole series.
1.
The incredible story of the ancient port of Lothal, which traded with the world 4500 years ago.
The incredible story of the ancient port of Lothal, which traded with the world 4500 years ago.
2.
The few but absolutely fascinating descriptions of the sea trade and shipping which we find in the Rigveda
The few but absolutely fascinating descriptions of the sea trade and shipping which we find in the Rigveda
3.
The amazing story of the spread of Indian Medicine across the World from the 5th Century BCE to the 12th Century C.E.
The extent of this spread is astounding - From Ancient Greece to China and Japan, from Cambodia to Mongolia and Russia.
The amazing story of the spread of Indian Medicine across the World from the 5th Century BCE to the 12th Century C.E.
The extent of this spread is astounding - From Ancient Greece to China and Japan, from Cambodia to Mongolia and Russia.
4.
Some of our past threads were brought together to create a small glimpse of India that existed 2000 years ago. It covered topics like urban planning, agriculture, philosophy, material culture, festivals, and Rajniti.
Some of our past threads were brought together to create a small glimpse of India that existed 2000 years ago. It covered topics like urban planning, agriculture, philosophy, material culture, festivals, and Rajniti.
5.
Arikamedu (Pudducherry) was a booming port city and a global melting pot of global cultures for astonishing 1000 years.
Arikamedu (Pudducherry) was a booming port city and a global melting pot of global cultures for astonishing 1000 years.
6.
Buddhism, at one point, spread all across Asia.
But a small province of Buryatia (Siberia, Russia) shows some Indian imprints that predate the entry of Buddhism, and remarkable ties with the Indian culture after its interaction with Buddhism.
Buddhism, at one point, spread all across Asia.
But a small province of Buryatia (Siberia, Russia) shows some Indian imprints that predate the entry of Buddhism, and remarkable ties with the Indian culture after its interaction with Buddhism.
In this series, the goal of our 6 threads was to show the place of India in the Ancient world.
We see that for centuries, through trade and through philosophies, Hinduism & Buddhism, architecture, epics & other literature, Yoga, Ayurveda, and sciences, India reached all across Eurasia & parts of Africa,
For the ancient world, India remained a land of wonders and allure.
For the ancient world, India remained a land of wonders and allure.
Today, at #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav, as our nation looks inwards and outwards to rise on its feet once again, we thought it was an apt topic to cover.
We wish you all a very happy Independence Day, and we thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your overwhelming response to our series.
#AzaadiKaAmritMahotsav #IndiaAt75 #IndependenceDay2022
#AzaadiKaAmritMahotsav #IndiaAt75 #IndependenceDay2022
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