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Who Were the Maurya? The Maurya Empire was a significant ancient Indian empire, established by Chandragupta Maurya. There are various theories about the caste origins of the Maurya dynasty: Brahman Literature : Sources like the Vishnu Puran, Mudra Rakshas, Katha Sarit Sagar, and Brihatkatha Manjari suggest that the Mauryas were Shudras by caste. Buddhist Traditions : According to these, the Mauryans were Kshatriyas. Jain Traditions : These refer to the humble origins of Chandragupta Maurya. Peacock Theory : Some scholars believe Chandragupta came from a region abundant in peacocks, hence the name 'Maurya.' Greek Writers : They noted Chandragupta’s humble beginnings.

  Many Shades of Sudha Murthy  She is married to the co-founder of Infosys, Narayana Murthy. Sudha Murthy, the daughter of a doctor, grew up in a middle-class family. When Narayana Murthy married her, he was unemployed. Sudha’s father asked her, "How will I introduce an unemployed son-in-law to our relatives and friends?" Sudha replied, "Just say, he is Sudha’s husband!" One day, Narayana Murthy told Sudha he wanted to start an IT company because there were no truly Indian IT companies at the time. He also said, "For the next three years, I won't be able to contribute any money to the household. We will have to live on your earnings, and I will need your financial help to start the company." Sudha had saved some money, totaling ten thousand two hundred and fifty rupees. Sudha said, "I kept two hundred and fifty rupees for emergencies and loaned the remaining ten thousand to him."Thus began Infosys. During Infosys's golden era, Narayana Mu

  Biju Patnaik, also known as Bijayananda Patnaik, was a legendary figure in Indian history whose contributions extended far beyond the borders of his home country. Born in 1916, Biju Patnaik's life was a testament to bravery, leadership, and international solidarity. His multifaceted life left a lasting impression not only on India but on several other countries, including Indonesia and Russia. In this blog, we are going to delve into his extraordinary journey and the reasons why his legacy continues to inspire millions.