Top 10 Newspaper in India

The top 10 newspapers brands in India by readership as per the Media Research Users Council (MRUC) in the Indian Readership Survey (IRS) in 2014 are mentioned below: 

Dainik Jagran (Hindi)

Founded by freedom fighter Puran Chandra Gupta during the 'Quit India Movement' in 1942, Hindi daily Dainik Jagran belongs to Jagran Prakash Limited and is distributed in 11 states of India. The head office of Dainik Jagran is situated in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It is the most popular and most read newspaper in India that contains all the latest news and updates across all domains. The Average Issue Readership (AIR) of Dainik Jagran is 1.66 crore. 

Hindustan (Hindi)

The second most popular newspaper brand in India is Hindustan, a Hindi daily. It was started in 1936 by Hindustan Media Ventures Limited. It operates mainly in the Delhi NCR region, Chandigarh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand. The state of Uttar Pradesh is where Hindustan constitutes almost one-third of the readership and the state is also home to its all five printing facilities. The AIR of Hindustan is over 1.47 crore. 

Dainik Bhaskar (Hindi)

A Hindi newspaper Dainik Bhaskar is one of the top most popular and most widely read newspapers in India. It was founded in 1958 and is owned by the Dainik Bhaskar Group. It enjoys readership in 11 Indian states. It is one of the rapidly growing newspaper dailies in India and has won a number of awards over the years. The AIR of Dainik Bhaskar is over 1.38 crore. 

Malayala Manorama (Malayalam)

The most popular and most widely read newspaper daily of the southern part of India is Malayala Manorama, a Malyalam newspaper. It was started in 1980 by Malayala Manorama Company Limited of Kerala. As many as 15 printing units across the country belong to Malyalam Manorma. The AIR of Malayala Manorama is over 88 lakh. 

Daily Thanthi (Tamil)

The second most popular newspaper of South India and the fifth most widely read newspaper of the country is Daily Thanthi, a Tamil language newspaper. S. P. Adithanar started this leading Tamil daily way back in 1942. Two supplements of Daily Thanthi are published every Sunday; namely, Kudumba Malar and Gnayiru Malar. The AIR of Daily Thanthi is over 82 lakh. 

Rajasthan Patrika (Hindi)

Karpoor Chandra Kulish started Rajasthan Patrika in 1956, which is today one of the most popular Hindi newspapers in India. It is owned by Rajasthan Patrika Pvt. Ltd. It readership has spread over more than 30 cities of eight Indian states but is most widely read in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The AIR of Rajasthan Patrika is over 79 lakh. 

Amar Ujala (Hindi)

Another Hindi daily, Amar Ujala breaks into the list of top newspaper brands in India. It was founded a year after the independence of the country in 1948. Amar Ujala is owned by the Amar Ujala Publications Ltd. Based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, it features news and updates from all domains including politics, business, sports and entertainment. The AIR of The Times of India is over 78 lakh. 

The Times of India (English)

The Times of India is the largest selling English daily newspaper in India. It is a product of Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited, the flagship wing of India's largest media enterprise – The Times Group. The publication of The Times of India was started 177 years back in 1838. It is one of the oldest and the most popular newspaper brands in India. Times Ascent, a supplement of the paper published every Wednesday, is the most widely read career-oriented paper. The AIR of The Times of India is over 75 lakh. 

Mathrubhumi (Malayalam)

Started in 1923, Mathrubhumi is one of the leading newspapers in India published in Malyalam language. Mathrubhumi Printing and Publishing Company Limited is the owner of the Mathrubhumi newspaper headquartered in Kerala. Ten printing facilities across India print Mathrubhumi. The paper offers mobile app for Android, iOS and Windows software operators. The AIR of Mathrubhumi is over 60 lakh. 

Lokmat (Marathi)

The top Marathi language daily, Lokmat is also one of the top 10 newspaper brands in India. It is owned by Lokmat Media Private Limited based in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It publishes 11 editions in the state of its operations. The AIR of Lokmat is over 58 lakh. 

Note: Average Issue Readership (AIR) of a publication is defined as the number of readers of that publication who have claimed to have last read it within its periodicity, i.e., last read a daily yesterday, a weekly within the last week, a monthly within the last month, etc. - See more at: http://business.mapsofindia.com/top-brands-india/top-newspaper-brands-in-india.html#sthash.tlkfMIot.dpuf

In terms of the nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP), India is the seventh largest economy in the world as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF). India's nominal GDP is valued to be worth US$ 2.308 trillion. This is a result of the kind of business various Indian companies have been doing in India and around the world. Every company operating in India, whether Indian or non-Indian, strives hard to get better day by day on the basis of the quality and customer satisfaction it provides through its products or services.

A company is generally evaluated on different parameters such as assets, sales, profit, market value and market share/capitalisation and thus ranked accordingly. There are a myriad of companies functioning in India that are active in public, private and government sectors. There are a number of foreign and domestic companies working on a national or multinational level in India. Most of the top companies in India are multinational conglomerates dealing in a vast range of different segments further fragmented into various kinds of services and products. In terms of market capitalisation value, some of the top companies in India are Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Reliance Industries, ONGC and HDFC bank according to the online business portal “moneycontrol.com” that takes into account the latest trends in market as valued by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

List of Top 10 Companies in India

Here is the list of the top 10 companies in India according to their market capitalisation:

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

A subsidiary of the Indian multinational conglomerate Tata Group, TCS is a multinational IT services company providing business and consulting solutions to its clients. The company was established in 1968 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is not only a top Indian firm but also Asia's largest IT services firm. TCS has its foothold in around 46 countries across the globe. TCS provides assurance services, BI and performance management services, business process services, consulting services, digital enterprise services, eco-sustainability services to name a few. In January 2015, TCS overtook Reliance Industries Ltd. as the top firm in India. TCS’ market capitalisation amounted to Rs. 5,09,837.31 crore in May 2015.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)

Reliance Industries Ltd. is an Indian multinational conglomerate operating in various sectors in and outside India. Founded in 1966, RIL is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. RIL deals in miscellaneous industries such as construction, energy, petrochemicals, communications, science and technology, healthcare, textiles, retails, natural resources and logistics. The principal shareholders, the Ambani family, hold close to 45.34 percent shares in the company, while the rest of the shares are held by approximately three million shareholders. In May 2015, the market capitalisation of RIL amounted to Rs. 2,85,051.72 crore. 

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

Founded on the eve of the Indian Independence Day in 1956, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited is an Indian oil and gas multinational company. It is the Government of India's Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). ONGC's administrative control rests with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of the Indian government. Of the total, 69 percent of India's crude oil and 62 percent of India's total natural gas is produced by ONGC. The market capitalisation of ONGC was valued at around Rs. 2,78,994.53 crore in May 2015.

HDFC Bank

An Indian financial and banking services company, HDFC was founded in 1994 and has its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra. HDFC is India's largest private sector bank. The bank provides the best of facilities to its customers such as simplified banking and financial solutions through various types of saving, corporate, family accounts, attractive and beneficial range of insurance policies and easy loans for all sections of the society. It offers special financial services to the agriculture sector as well. HDFC Bank's market capitalisation amounted to Rs. 2,58,157.69 crore in May 2015.

ITC

An Indian multinational conglomerate, ITC was established in August 1910 (as Imperial Tobacco Company of India Limited) and is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. It operates over five diversified segments – Information Technology, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Agriculture, Hotels and Paperboards and Packaging. The name of the company was changed in 1970 and it came to be known as India Tobacco Company Ltd. The company's flagship segment is the FMCG segment consisting of personal care products, food processing items, branded apparel and so on. The market capitalisation of ITC reached Rs. 2,57,658.88 crore in May 2015.

Coal India

Coal India is another entity controlled by the Government of India. It is functional in coal mining in the country. Coal India is the largest producer of coal in the world. Coal India was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. It accounts for whopping 81 percent of the total coal produced in India. Coal India's market capitalisation amounted to Rs. 2,42,137.83 crore in May 2015.

Infosys

Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka and established in 1981, Infosys is an Indian multinational IT company having its prime business in software engineering, information technology, business consulting and outsourcing. After TCS, Infosys is the second largest IT company in India in terms of market value. Infosys benefits its clients in over 50 countries. In May 2015, the market capitalisation of Infosys was valued at Rs. 2,31,600.93 crore.

Sun Pharma

Sun Pharma, officially Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited, is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical enterprise. It was established in 1983 and is currently headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It operates mainly in India and the United States, where it produces and sells a diverse range of pharmaceutical products that help in psychiatry, neurology, cardiology, diabetology and gastroenterology. It provides a whole range of medicines and drugs beneficial in all kinds of illnesses and ailments. Sun Pharma is the largest pharmaceutical company in India. Its market capitalisation amounted to Rs. 2,29,765.30 in May 2015.

SBI

State Bank of India is a financial services and public sector banking company. Owned by the government, SBI originated in India. SBI was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. SBI is India's largest banking and financial services company in terms of assets. SBI has spread its operations in over 40 countries with close to 200 offices. The market capitalisation of SBI amounted to Rs. 2,10,037.93 crore in May 2014.

Hindustan Unilever

Hindustan Unilever is India's largest company solely dedicated to the FMCG segment. It was founded in 1932 and has its head office in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Holding 67.25 percent stake in the company, the Anglo-Dutch company Unilever owns this Indian multinational firm. Hindustan Unilever manufactures products in 20 different categories spanning over 35 brands comprising shampoos, soaps, skin care products, detergents, deodorants, cosmetics, toothpastes, coffee, tea, packaged food items and the likes. The market capitalisation of Hindustan Unilever amounted to Rs. 1,83,101.45 in May 2015.
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India is very very diverse – probably the most diverse of countries that you will find on this earth. We have some of the Coldest places in Kashmir, A place that has highest rainfall in world – Cherrapunji, and also one if the driest places on the Earth – The Thar Desert. Adding to that – More than half of Indian boundary is home to beautiful beaches. And don’t forget that Northern part of India hosts Himalayan Ranges snow capped mountains.

Mix all this with different cultures and hundreds of Languages and Dialects – You have a got a potent mix of diversity. If you really think, I really am amazed that with such diverse people & geographies how do we operate as one single democratic country !

Anyways, I am digressing here. Let me now give you

The Top 10 Tourist Destinations in IndiaAgra

Agra’s Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world, the mausoleum of Shah Jahan’s favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the world, and one of three World Heritage Sites in Agra.Completed in 1653, the T?j Mahal was built by the Mughal king Sh?h Jah?n as the final resting place for his beloved wife, Mumt?z Mahal. Finished in marble, it is perhaps India’s most fascinating and beautiful monument. This perfectly symmetrical monument took 22 years (1630-1652) of hard labour and 20,000 workers, masons and jewelers to build and is set amidst landscaped gardens.

Jaipur / Udaipur

Jaipur is also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a very famous tourist and education destination in India.Lots of people flock to Jaipur to view the various forts and monuments in Jaipur which reflect its glorious past. Tourism is a significant part of Jaipur’s economy. Some of the world’s best hotels are located here.
Forts & Monuments

• Hawa Mahal
• Amber Fort
• Jaigarh Fort
• Nahargarh Fort
• City Palace
• Jantar Mantar
• Jal Mahal
• Rambagh Palace
• Chandra Mahal, The City Palace, Jaipur
• Diwan-e-Aam, City Palace
• Central Museum, (Albert Hall Museum)

Goa
Goa is Famous for its pristine beaches, infact 90% of all the tourism in Goa happens only for its beautiful beaches in Coastal Areas. Goa has two main tourist seasons: winter and summer. In the winter time, tourists from abroad (mainly Europe) come to Goa to enjoy the splendid climate. In the summertime (which, in Goa, is the rainy season), tourists from across India come to spend the holidays. In 2008 there were more than three million tourists reported to have visited Goa, more than half million of whom were from Foreign visitors. Infact, many foreigners have made Goa as there home for its laid-back and relaxed lifestyle !

Kashmir
Kashmir was once called Heaven on Earth, and once of the most beautiful places in the world. However, in last couple of decades, terrorism has faded its charm – A place home to Himalayan Ranges.The State of Jammu & Kashmir has main three geographical regions known as “The Lesser Himalayas” or the “Jhelum Valley” (Kashmir), “The Inner Himalayas” or “The Indus Valley” (Ladakh & Frontier areas) also called “Trans-Himalayas”, and “The Outer-Himalayas” or “The Southern mountain range” (Jammu). The area of Jammu & Kashmir is 2, 22,236 square kilometers.

Kanyakumari
Though there are several places of tourist-interest in the town and district, Kanyakumari is especially popular in India for its spectacular and unique sunrise and sunset. The confluence of three ocean bodies – the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea – makes the sunrise and sunset even more special. On balmy, full-moon evenings, one can also see the moon-rise and sunset at the same time – on either side of the horizon.

Kerala (Backwaters)
Kerala, situated on the lush and tropical Malabar Coast, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Named as one of the “ten paradises of the world” and “50 places of a lifetime” by the National Geographic Travelermagazine, Kerala is especially known for its ecotourism initiatives, Beautiful Backwaters and Alternative healing massages.

Old Delhi
Delhi, Capital of India has many attractions like mosques, forts and other monuments that represent India’s history. The important places in Old Delhi include the majestic Red Fort. New Delhi on the other hand houses many government buildings and embassies, apart from places of historical interest.The Qutub Minar, Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb have been declared World Heritage Sites.

Ajanta Ellora
Ajantha & Ellora are 28 – 30 rock-cut cave monuments created during the first century BC and 5th century AD, containing paintings and sculptures considered to be masterpieces of both Buddhist religious art and universal pictorial art.The caves are located just outside the village of Ajantha / Ellora in Aurangabad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Since 1983, the Ajanta & Ellora Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Darjeeling
Darjeeling in India owes’ its grandeur to its natural beauty, its clean fresh mountain air and above all, the smiling resilient people for whom it is a home. Known for its natural splendor, Darjeeling’s best gift to its’ visitors is the dawn of a new day. The mountains awaken first with a tentative peeking of the sun.

A steep ride, five kilometers from Ghoom, or an invigorating walk up a steep incline, leads sun worshippers to Tiger Hill. The air is chilly with darkness and damp. To the east, a dull orange sun emerged painting the sky with brilliant strokes of magenta, gold, orange and fuchsia. The snow capped Everest, Kabru, Kanchenjunga, Jannu and other peaks slowly emerge from slumber to start a new day. The sun worshippers gasp at the magnificent sight.

Mysore
Mysore is a tourism hot spot within the state of Karnataka and also acts as a base for other tourist places in the vicinity of the city. The city receives the maximum number of tourists during the period of the Dasara festival when festivities take place for a period of 10 days. One of the most visited monuments in India, the Ambavilas Palace (also known as Mysore Palace) is the center of the Dasara festivities.

Leh / Ladakh
The Ladakh capital city of Leh lies near the eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir, on the crossroads of the historic “Silk Route” from Sinkiang to West Asia and to the plains of India. The humbling monasteries of Shey, Hemis, Alchi, Thikse and Lamayuru will nurture your spiritual needs, and the landscape of Leh provides for a number of adventure activities including mountaineering, white-water rafting and trekking along the Markha Valley.

Gangtok
The capital of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok is an attractive tourist destination, reflecting a unique ambience which derives from its happy blend of tradition and modernity. Alongside the deeply felt presence of stupas and monasteries, Gangtok also bustles like any other thriving town. Some of the key places to visit include Rumtek Monastery, Do-Drul Chorten, Enchey Monastery, Tashi View Point and the local bazaar, Lal Bazaar.

भारत की आज़ादी से जुड़ी दस दिलचस्प बातें।

1. महात्मा गांधी आज़ादी के दिन दिल्ली से हज़ारों किलोमीटर दूर बंगाल नोआखली में थे, जहां वे हिंदुओं और मुसलमानों के बीच सांप्रदायिक हिंसा को रोकने के लिए अनशन पर थे।

2. जब तय हो गया कि भारत 15 अगस्त को आज़ाद होगा तो जवाहर लाल नेहरू और सरदार वल्लभ भाई पटेल ने महात्मा गांधी को ख़त भेजा। इस ख़त में लिखा था, "15 अगस्त हमारा पहला स्वाधीनता दिवस होगा। आप राष्ट्रपिता हैं। इसमें शामिल हो अपना आशीर्वाद दें।"

3. गांधी ने इस ख़त का जवाब भिजवाया, "जब कलकत्ते में हिंदु-मुस्लिम एक दूसरे की जान ले रहे हैं, ऐसे में मैं जश्न मनाने के लिए कैसे आ सकता हूं। मैं दंगा रोकने के लिए अपनी जान दे दूंगा।"

4. जवाहर लाल नेहरू ने ऐतिहासिक भाषण 'ट्रिस्ट विद डेस्टनी' 14 अगस्त की मध्यरात्रि को वायसराय लॉज (मौजूदा राष्ट्रपति भवन) से दिया था। तब नेहरू प्रधानमंत्री नहीं बने थे। इस भाषण को पूरी दुनिया ने सुना, लेकिन गांधी उस दिन नौ बजे सोने चले गए थे।

5. 15 अगस्त, 1947 को लॉर्ड माउंटबेटन ने अपने दफ़्तर में काम किया। दोपहर में नेहरू ने उन्हें अपने मंत्रिमंडल की सूची सौंपी और बाद में इंडिया गेट के पास प्रिसेंज गार्डेन में एक सभा को संबोधित किया।

6. हर स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर भारतीय प्रधानमंत्री लालकिले से झंडा फहराते हैं। लेकिन 15 अगस्त, 1947 को ऐसा नहीं हुआ था। लोकसभा सचिवालय के एक शोध पत्र के मुताबिक नेहरू ने 16 अगस्त, 1947 को लालकिले से झंडा फहराया था।

7. भारत के तत्कालीन वायसराय लॉर्ड माउंटबेटन के प्रेस सचिव कैंपबेल जॉनसन के मुताबिक मित्र देश की सेना के सामने जापान के समर्पण की दूसरी वर्षगांठ 15 अगस्त को पड़ रही थी, इसी दिन भारत को आज़ाद करने का फ़ैसला हुआ।

8. 15 अगस्त तक भारत और पाकिस्तान के बीच सीमा रेखा का निर्धारण नहीं हुआ था। इसका फ़ैसला 17 अगस्त को रेडक्लिफ लाइन की घोषणा से हुआ।

9. भारत 15 अगस्त को आज़ाद जरूर हो गया, लेकिन उसका अपना कोई राष्ट्र गान नहीं था। रवींद्रनाथ टैगोर जन-गण-मन 1911 में ही लिख चुके थे, लेकिन यह राष्ट्रगान 1950 में ही बन पाया।

10. 15 अगस्त भारत के अलावा तीन अन्य देशों का भी स्वतंत्रता दिवस है। दक्षिण कोरिया जापान से 15 अगस्त, 1945 को आज़ाद हुआ। ब्रिटेन से बहरीन 15 अगस्त, 1971 को और फ्रांस से कांगो 15 अगस्त, 1960 को आज़ाद हुआ।

Top 10 iNDIAN HISTORY BOOK

We have all studied history in our school days. But rarely is studying any history book enough to get you aware of all that's happened since time immemorial. It’s time to go beyond the basics. Take a look at 9 books that will help you understand our 5000-year-old heritage better.   

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1. India: A History 

This is written by John Keay and covers everything from the Harappan Civilisation to the pre-independence era. Critics say that this has been written from an objective point of view. Keay has done a commendable job of blending insights from a variety of sources and strings these together to present you a 5000-year-old history. The best part of the book is that it finishes in 600 pages. 

2. India After Gandhi 

This is written by Ramachandra Guha. It is a comprehensive book covering everything about the world’s largest democracy from conflicts, struggles and humiliations to victories. Most importantly, his writing presents India as the protagonist of it all. If you are looking to read something about India’s past and present, you cannot find anything better than this. 

3. The Argumentative Indian

This book is written by award winning economist Amartya Sen. He gives you 16 essays covering essential themes such as India’s political heritage, identity, social and economic disparities and its current position in the world today. However, some readers suggest that he hasn’t done justice to history and is repetitive in a lot of places. Nevertheless, it makes for a good alternative point of view. 

4. The Last Mughal 

This is written by historian and travel writer William Dalrymple. The Last Mughal covers broadly everything about the fall of Delhi. It includes individual stories of bad experiences along with everything that happened under Bahadur Shah Zafar II’s rule. For those who are especially interested in knowing about how Delhi came about and the 1857 mutiny, this book is for you. 

5. Early India : From the origins to AD 1300

This book is written by Romila Thapar and she gives a detailed account of Indian history beginning from the Aryan culture to the establishment of Mughals in 1526 A.D. Thapar traces India’s evolution including the cities of the Indus Civilisation, emergence of dynasties such as the Mauryas, Guptas and Cholas and much more. You’ll take much more from this book than you think. 

6. The Great Partition 

This book is written about Yasmin Khan. She examines the context, execution and aftermath of the partition including internal politics and how ordinary lives were affected. It was released  in 2007 and gave a fresh point of view to the partition. The author also tries to understand why we are still dealing with the repercussions of partition. If you want to know go beyond the ‘political leaders’ of that time and focus on more on-ground issues during the partition, this is the book for you.

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7. Freedom At Midnight

This book is written by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre. It is a major work done on the partition and the most eminent leaders of the time, including Gandhi, Jinnah, Nehru and Mountbatten. It is a must read for everyone who wants to know about why and how partition happened and the bloodshed that followed. 

8. The Discovery of India

This was written by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Yes, it does present Nehru’s perspective of India but that is definitely worth noting. It covers mainly the years between 1942 and 1945. Read it if you are interested in a first-hand account of our freedom struggle. Moreover, Nehru’s writing will not disappoint you.

9. The Wonder That Was India

This was written by Arthur Llewellyn Basham. If you want to understand India from the perspective of religion, literature, politics, society, art and music, then take a look at this one. However, it is mainly for those readers who are fascinated with ancient history. 

10.The Wonder That Was India by A L Basham
This book is considered a useful source of history for aspirants to the Indian civil services. Basham’s popular work covers the period between ancient India and the arrival of the Muslims. It covers details of the Harappan and Mohenjodaro findings and then dwells on the now-controversial Aryan invasion theory. Basham also studies the interpretations of the Rig Veda and other Sanskrit texts to give a better understanding of the country’s past.

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Top 10 Greatest Kings in Indian History

India is probably one of the richest countries in the world in terms of its history and heritage; in terms of rulers and ruling clans. Thousands of years have passed and the country has seen several dynasties, rulers, emperors and conquerors. While those at power in the present day strive to annihilate the country, let us take a look at some of the greatest kings that ruled this land prior to it becoming a hotbed for pseudo-secular political drama. The top 10 greatest kings in Indian history shaped the path we walk on now.

10. Maharana Pratap:

He was a Hindu Rajput ruler of Mewar, a region in north-western India in the present day state of Rajasthan. Known for his gallantry and magnanimity, Maharana Pratap opposed the Mughals, particularly Emperor Akbar. Chittor was conquered by the Mughals; Maharana Pratap won back most of his territory except his cherished Chittor. He had pledged to sleep on the floor and live in a hut until he won Chittor back from the Mughals which unfortunately he never accomplished in his life time.

9. Chandragupta I:

He was a major king in Indian history and also the founder of the Gupta Dynasty. He is believed to have formed several alliances with powerful houses through marriages into those families. He was the Gupta Emperor from 320–335 CE and called himself Maharajadhiraj which means king of kings to show his superiority over others. He ruled over territories like Prayag (Allahabad), Saket (Oudh) and Magadh (south Bihar).

8. Samudragupta:

He was the successor of Chandragupta I belonging to the Gupta Dynasty and was the greatest king of that dynasty. Samudragupta is the ruler who is known to have ushered in the Golden Age of India. Agreat warrior, a connoisseur of art and a generous ruler, Samudragupta was chosen for succession by his father inspite of him not being the eldest of his sons. Another quality that he is remembered for is his tolerance and patronage for other religions.

7. Ranjit Singh:

Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire based in Punjab in the early half of the 19th century. During his rule he brought the whole of the central Punjab from the Sutlej to the Jhelum under his sway. His empire was based on the foundations of the Khalsa with opportunities for accession to commanding positions not restricted only to the Sikhs. He was a tolerant king and was also known as the “Maharaja of Punjab”.

6. Prithviraj Chauhan:

Prithvi Raj III was a king of the Hindu Chauhan dynasty. He ruled the kingdom of Ajmer and Delhi after succeeding to the throne at the young age of 20 and ruled much of present-day Rajasthan and Haryana. His elopement with the daughter of Jai Chandra Rathod of Kannauj, Samyukta , is a popular romantic tale of Indian history. But he is more importantly remember for having defeated Muhammad Ghori in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 and later killing him during an archery show when blinded and imprisoned by the latter in 1192.

5. Kanishka:

Kanishka, also known as Kanishka the Great, was an emperor of the Kushan Dynasty. His empire extended from Turfan in the Tarim Basin to Pataliputra on the Gangetic plain. With Pataliputra as his main capital, his reign was famous for its military, political, and spiritual achievements. He also had regional capitals as far as present-day Bagram in Afghanistan. Kanishka was a great patron of Buddhism and is still today considered as one of the greatest Buddhist Kings of India.

4. Shivaji:

Shivaji Bhosale was the founder and the greatest king of the Maratha Empire. Hailing from the Bhosle Maratha clan, he created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigad as its capital. He was crowned asChhatrapati for leading the struggle against the Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur and the Mughal Empire. He is remembered as a great warrior and a hero who united most of India against the Mughals. Shivaji is also known for pioneering the guerilla warfare methods using geography, speed, and surprise for attacks against more powerful and larger enemies.

3. Ashoka:

Ashoka is also known as Samraat Chakravartin. He belonged to the Maurya Dynasty and ruled from ca. 269 BCE to 232 BCE. He reigned over most of the Indian subcontinent from the modern Iranian provinces of Khorasan, Sistan and Balochistan (unpartitioned), through the Hindukush Mountains in Afghanistan, to the Indian state of Assam in the east, and as far south as northern Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. He is attributed to the global spread of Buddhism and the emblem of modern India is derived from the Lion Capital of Ashoka.

2. Akbar:

Akbar was the Mughal Emperor from 1556 until his death. The third ruler of the Mughal Dynasty, he succeeded Humayun at a very young age. He went on to become one of the greatest rulers in Indian history and the greatest Mughal Emperor, too. His empire included nearly all of the Indian Subcontinent north of the Godavari river and he consolidated the same using marriage alliances and diplomacy. Akbar is known to have been a liberal ruler who believed in cultural integration.

1. Chandragupta Maurya:

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire and believed to be the first Emperor to have united India into one state. The Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta Maurya was the largest empire in Indian history up until that time. With his chief advisor Chanakya, he built a strong central administration and economy. He is undoubtedly one of the greatest rulers in Indian history known to have conquered Alexander the Great’s easternmost satrapies.

One thing which is most famous about India is Indian Food and that is why we are creating a list of top 10 most popular Indian Food worldwide. Indian cuisines are famous for its spicy and chilly dishes which is second to none. These 10 Indian Dishes should be tried from people all countries and we guarantee that you will love it. So lets take a look on 10 Most Popular Indian Food.

Top 10 Most Popular Indian Food in World

Biryani

One of the most popular Indian Food, prepared using Rice and several spices and either Mutton or Chicken. Most famous Biryani comes from Hyderabad and you can have it in Family dinner.

Dosa

Made of rice batter, served with Sambhar and Coconut Chutney. Its variation of Masala Dosa is also as tasty. It can be prepared quickly and can be served any time especially if you want heavy breakfast.

Butter Chicken

Classic Indian Cuisine which can be found in any restaurant in India and other countries. You can have it with bone or bone less. It is not much spicy and that is the reason it is most popular Indian Food worldwide.

Malai Kofta

Veg counterpart of Meat balls. Less Spicy, with sweet curry prepared using cream and vegetable balls. A perfect dish for every occasion. Malai Kofta is one of the most popular Indian Food all over the World.

Tandoori chicken

Chicken marinated for many hours in a paste of yogurt and many different spices, and then roasted in a clay oven called a tandoor. It can be prepared with minimal effort and tastes exceptionally well.

Samosa

A fried snackfood made of a potato stuffing and can be served with anything you want like chole, chutney or you can have it stand alone. Samose is perhaps oldest known Indian breakfast and can be found all over the world now.

Rogan josh

Rogan Josh is prepared with Goat Meat and its gravy is prepared by using different spices. Originally a Persian dish but brought to Kashmir by Mughals.

Dhokla

Dhokla is a Gujarati dish made of fermented rice and chickpea batter. Though a Traditionally Gujarati cuisine but can be found all over India and everywhere else where Indian lives. If your choice is some light and flavoured breakfast then Dhokla is “The” food for you.

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala is a delicious dish in which pre-marinated pieces of chicken are grilled and then added to a thick creamy gravy.

Chole Bhature

A Punjabi dish prepared includes curried chickpea and fried flour bread. A heavy Breakfast but can be served at lunch, dinner or at any occasion you want.