Indian Philosophy

Rock-cut Jain caves and monuments (e.g., Ellora, Udayagiri)

Origins and Teachings of Mahavira

Origins and Core Teachings of Sikhism

Concept of Guru in Sikhism

End of royal patronage after the Gupta Empire

Buddhism

Shift of patronage from Buddhist institutions to Hindu temples and Brahmins

Historical origins and founder of Charvaka

Primary sources and lost Charvaka texts (e.g., Charvaka Sutras, Brihaspati Sutra)

Ahimsa as one of the five Mahavratas (great vows)

Types of Ahimsa: physical, verbal, mental

Divine authority and embodiment of Shabad

Historical origins and development of Samkhya philosophy

Historical origins and early precursors of Bhakti movement

Philosophical emphasis on personal devotion (bhakti) over ritualism

Buddha image iconography

Bodhisattva iconography

Founder of Samkhya (Kapila) and key texts (Samkhya Karika, Samkhya Sutra)

Bhakti Movement: Philosophy and Spread

Development of Jain temple architecture (e.g., Dilwara, Shikharas)

Historical Background and Spread of Buddhism

Nyaya and Vaisheshika Schools

Sufi Orders and Teachings

Core Teachings: Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path

Core Principles: Ahimsa, Anekantavada, Syadvada

Guru Tradition and Guru Granth Sahib

Jainism

Samkhya and Yoga Philosophy

Sikhism as a Social Reform Movement

Buddhist Councils and Major Sects

Purva Mimamsa and Vedanta

Digambara and Shvetambara Sects

Hindu Philosophical Schools

Bhakti-Sufi Synthesis and Social Impact

Buddhist Art, Architecture and Literature

Bhakti and Sufi Philosophy

Jain Art, Architecture and Literature

Charvaka: Materialist Philosophy

Jainism's Contribution to Indian Culture

Sikhism

Decline of Buddhism in India