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Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last ruler of the Lodi Dynasty, effectively ending the Delhi Sultanate.
The First Battle of Panipat took place on April 21, 1526, marking the beginning of the Mughal rule in India.
Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur founded the Mughal Empire in India after defeating Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526 AD.
Samudragupta performed the Ashvamedha Yajna (Horse Sacrifice) to demonstrate his paramount sovereignty after his extensive military conquests. He even issued special gold coins depicting a sacrificial horse to commemorate this event.
The Sudarshan Lake, originally built by the Mauryas, was repaired by Parnadatta (and his son Chakrapalita) who was the governor of Saurashtra under Skandagupta. This event is recorded in the Junagadh inscription, highlighting the state's concern for irrigation.
'Vishti' referred to forced labor during the Gupta period. It was considered a source of income for the state, a sort of tax paid in labor rather than cash, where people were compelled to serve the royal army or officials without payment.
The 'Panchatantra', one of the most translated literary works in history, was written by Vishnu Sharma during the Gupta period. It was originally composed to teach the principles of statecraft and practical wisdom to three dull-witted princes through animal fables.
The Gupta monarchs were staunch followers of Vaishnavism (worshippers of Vishnu). Consequently, they adopted 'Garuda', the mythical bird and vehicle of Lord Vishnu, as their royal emblem. The Garuda Dhwaja was a standard feature of their imperial power.
The Gupta Empire was divided into provinces known as 'Bhuktis'. These Bhuktis were administered by governors called 'Uparikas', who were directly appointed by the King. The Bhuktis were further divided into districts called 'Vishayas', managed by Vishayapatis.
Dhanvantari was a legendary physician and one of the nine gems (Navratnas) in the court of Chandragupta II. He is considered a great authority on Ayurveda and is traditionally worshipped as the god of medicine in the Hindu tradition.
