The movement of air (sometimes called turbulence) in the atmosphere of Earth causes a series of refractions which makes the starlight to get slightly bent as it travels from the distant star through the atmosphere down to us on the ground. This means that some of the light reaches us directly and some gets bent slightly away. To our eyes, this makes the star seem to twinkle.
Who is regarded as the great law-giver of ancient India?
Which pillar inscription records the achievements of Samudragupta, often referred to as the 'Napoleon of India'?
In the Third Battle of Panipat, who emerged victorious against the Marathas?
Consider the following historicaltemples:
1. Sun temple, Konark
2. Dashavatara Vishnu temple, Deogarh
3. Virupaksha temple, Mys...
Harappa is situated on the banks of which river?
The tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula is located in which city?
On which river's bank is the archaeological site Harappa located?
Which ruler's predecessor was Jalaluddin Khalji in the Delhi Sultanate?
Which Veda is related to the rules of Yajna?
Which Jain Tirthankara achieved enlightenment at Shikharji in 772 BCE?
