This video is compilation of the Turkish Invasions of India highlighting the  history of Mahmud of Ghazni & Muhammad of Ghori.

Muhammad Ghori (1173-1206 CE) was the Muslim ruler who laid the foundation for the subsequent Islamic ruling dynasties of India which saw its pinnacle later in the Mughal Empire (1526-1857 CE). He ruled a vast area comprising parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Iran, Bangladesh, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan together with his elder brother Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad (1139-1202 CE), which widely came to be known as the Ghurid or Ghorid Empire.

The history of Islam concerns the political, social, economic, military, and cultural developments of the Islamic civilization. Most historians believe that Islam originated in Mecca and Medina at the start of the 7th century CE.

The Arabs were the first Muslims to invade India. But their conquests in India were confined to Sind and Multan. It was left to the Turks to complete the work begun by the Arabs. The Turks, however did not invade solely with the object of spreading Islam in India. They wanted to loot India as well.

The period of the Gupta rule is one of the brightest in the history of India, characterized by all round peace, prosperity and intellectual development. Hence, this age has been fittingly described as ‘the Golden Age of Hindu Rule’

The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire which existed from the early 4th century CE to late 6th century CE. At its zenith, from approximately 319 to 467 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent. This period is considered as the Golden Age of India by historians.

A flourishing civilization emerged on the banks of the river Indus in the second half of the third millennium BCE and spread across large parts of North-Western and Western India. This is what is known as Harappan Civilisation or Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC). It is among the earliest and finest examples of urban civic planning.

Sikhism is the world’s fifth-largest religion with more than 25 million Sikhs worldwide. The Sikh Gurus, known as spiritual guides or teachers, established the religion. Guru Nanak was the first Guru and was born in the 15th Century in the Punjab region of India. Sikhs believe in the Oneness of all beings and the equality of everyone. Guru Nanak taught that one must honour God by honouring others and the Earth, God’s creation.

Puppetry is one of the ancient forms of entertainment. Several regional genres make puppetry one of the richest heritage of India. Puppetry show includes pictorial story depiction using puppets, live music, gestures & narration. Puppetry has been of interest both for entertainment and educational purpose. Moreover, it has been of philosophical importance in the Indian culture.

The crafts of India are diverse, rich in history, culture & religion. Himachal Pradesh is known as Dev Bhumi in India. Among arts & crafts that come out of Himachal Pradesh, is known for its: Embroidery, Weaving, Jewellery & Paintings.