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ACHARYA KANAD (600 BCE) FOUNDER OF ATOMIC THEORY
As the founder of "Vaisheshik Darshan"- one of six principal philosophies of India - Acharya Kanad was a genius in philosophy. He is believed to have been born in Prabhas Kshetra near Dwaraka in Gujarat . He was the pioneer expounder of realism, law of causation and the atomic theory. He has classified all the objects of creation into nine elements, namely: earth, water, light, wind, ether, time, space, mind and soul. He says, "Every object of creation is made of atoms which in turn connect with each other to form molecules." His statement ushered in the Atomic Theory for the first time ever in the world, nearly 2500 years before John Dalton. Kanad has also described the dimension and motion of atoms and their chemical reactions with each other. The eminent historian, T.N. Colebrook, has said, "Compared to the scientists of Europe, Kanad and other Indian scientists were the global masters of this field."
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Which all Indian castes is the surname 'Abnave' found in?
The Abnave caste has its origins traced back to the Wai village in the Satara district of Maharashtra. They are said to belong to the Krupa Acharya Gotra, which is predominantly found within the CKP community of Maharashtra. Presently, this surname is also found in a diverse range of castes, including OBCs, NTs, and SCs, primarily located in Pune, Aurangabad, Satara, and Solapur districts of Maharashtra. They have made significant monetary contributions to temples, such as Mandhardevi of Wai and Martand of Jejuri.
Was chandragupta Maurya a great leader?
Yes ,CHANDRAGUPTA was one of the greatest rulers of India. He ruled over an India more exten­sive than British India, with its boundaries extended beyond the frontiers up to the borders of Persia to Burma. He- was the first Indian ruler to bring together the valleys of the Indus, Ganges and Bharamputra under one political authority.Chandragupta Maurya The Great((born c. 345 BCE, ruled c. 320 BCE-298 BCE), was the founder of the Maurya Empire. He succeeded in conquering all Indian subcontinent and is considered the first unifier of India as well as its first genuine emperor. In foreign Greek and Latin accounts, Chandragupta is known as Sandrokyptos Σανδρόκυπτος), Sandrokottos(Σανδρόκοττος) or Androcottus.Chandragupta's achievements, which ranged from conquering Macedonian satrapies in the northwest and conquering the Nanda Empire by the time he was only about 25 years old, also defete Seleucus I Nicator and establishing centralized rule throughout South Asia, remain some of the most celebrated in the history of India. Over two thousand years later, the accomplishments of Chandragupta stand out not only in the history of South Asia rather then all world.Chandragupta's conquests, the Maurya Empire extended from Burma and Assam in the east, to Afghanistan and eastern Iran and south east Iran and Baluchistan, in the west, to Kashmir and Nepal in the north, and to the Deccan Plateau and South Karnataka in the south. Tradition holds that Chandragupta abdicated his throne to become a monk and led such an ascetic life that he starved himself to death. Whether or not this is factually accurate, he was succeeded by his son in 298 BC.Chandragupta gave up his throne in 298 BCE, when he was 47 years-old, and became an ascetic under the Jain saint Acharya Bhadrabahu, migrating south with them and ending his days in "sallekhana" at Śravaṇa Beḷgoḷa, in present day Karnataka; though fifth-century inscriptions in the area support the concept of a larger southern migration around that time. A small temple marks the cave (Bhadrabahu Cave) where he is said to have died by fasting.There are two hills in Śravaṇa Beḷgoḷa, Chandragiri (Chikkabetta) and Vindyagiri. The last shruta-kevali, Bhadrabahu and his pupil Chandragupta Maurya, are believed to have meditated here. Chandragupta Basadi, which was dedicated to Chandragupta Maurya, was originally built there by Emperor Ashoka in the third century BCE.
When was Kanada born?
Kanada was born in -1##.
What has the author Kanada written?
Kanada has written: 'Vaiesikadaranam'
When was Yasunobu Kanada born?
Yasunobu Kanada was born in 1963.
How do you say western Canada in German?
West Kanada. West Kanada.
When was Craig Kanada born?
Craig Kanada was born on 1968-10-02.
What is the birth name of Manish Acharya?
Manish Acharya's birth name is Manish G. Acharya.
When was Yoshinori Kanada born?
Yoshinori Kanada was born on February 5, 1952, in Nara, Japan.
What actors and actresses appeared in Kanada - 2009?
The cast of Kanada - 2009 includes: Mohammad Mahmud
When did Acharya Shivpujan Sahay die?
Acharya Shivpujan Sahay died on 1963-01-21.
What has the author Gunvantray Acharya written?
Gunvantrai Acharya has written: 'Javad Bhavad'
When was Acharya Rajendrasuri born?
Acharya Rajendrasuri was born in 1826.
When was Acharya Hemachandra born?
Acharya Hemachandra was born in 1089.
