The Rig-Veda forms the great literary memorial of the early Aryan settlements in the Punjab.Continuing How the Indian Caste System Began,our
Why Castes Mattered
Two fundamental signs mark the conformity of castes, and separate from all the others the persons belonging to them.Continuing How the Indian
Italy in Somalia
Today's installment concludes Italy in Africa 1896,our selection from special article for Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 19 by Frederick
Aftermath of the Battle of Adwa
Fortunately, Menelik did not seek to follow up his victory by carrying the war into the Italian colony, or the consequences would have been still more
Italy Reinforces Army in East Africa
About the same time a renewed effort was made to come to terms with Menelik, and Colonel Piano was sent on a mission to Addis-Ababa.Continuing Italy
Italy Pressures Ethopia
Article 17 the Italian text of the treaty Ethopia’s king appeared to agree to make use of the offices of Italy as an intermediary with other
Nadir Shah Assassinated
Today's installment concludes Nadir Shah Captures Delhi,our selection from History of Persia by Sir John Malcolm published in 1815. For works
Nadir Campaigns in Daghestan
A ball from an assassin, who had concealed himself behind a tree, wounded him in the hand and killed his horse.Continuing Nadir Shah Captures
Nadir Returns to Persia
The greatest expectation was excited in Persia at the prospect of the return of their victorious monarch.Continuing Nadir Shah Captures Delhi,our