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Buddhism, originating in ancient India around the 6th-5th century BCE with Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), is a philosophy and religion focused on overcoming suffering (dukkha) by understanding its causes, following ethical principles, and attaining enlightenment (nirvana) through practices like meditation, leading to major traditions such as Theravada and Mahayana, and profoundly influencing Asian culture. Its core tenets involve the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, emphasizing non-violence, compassion, and escaping the cycle of rebirth (samsara).
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Buddhism: Origins, Philosophy, and Traditions

Buddhism, originating in ancient India around the 6th-5th century BCE with Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), is a philosophy and religion focused on overcoming suffering (dukkha) by understanding its causes, following ethical principles, and attaining enlightenment (nirvana) through practices like meditation, leading to major traditions such as Theravada and Mahayana, and profoundly influencing Asian culture. Its core tenets involve the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, emphasizing non-violence, compassion, and escaping the cycle of rebirth (samsara).

Decline of the Mughals
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Decline of the Mughals

Why did the Mughals fail? The Mughal Empire, established by Zahiruddin Babur following his decisive triumph at the Battle of

Jainism In India
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Jainism In India

Introduction The sixth century BC was a watershed moment in Indian history in terms of the formation of contemporary faiths.

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Rise of Mahajanapadas

Introduction India’s history is appropriately regarded as significant from the sixth to the fourth century BC. We can observe how earlier

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