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Mysore: A Beacon of Autonomy in the Shadow of the Mughal Empire The Mughal Empire, a sprawling dominion that dominated much of the Indian subcontinent for centuries, was not a monolithic entity. Within its vast expanse, numerous principalities and kingdoms retained varying degrees of autonomy, navigating a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and power struggles. … Read more
Awadh: The Rise of an Autonomous State within the Mughal Empire The Mughal Empire, a vast and powerful dominion that spanned much of the Indian subcontinent for centuries, witnessed the rise of numerous autonomous states within its boundaries. Among these, the state of Awadh, located in the fertile Gangetic plain, stands out as a significant … Read more
Revolt of 1857 in Madhya Pradesh Revolt of 1857 The first expression of organised resistance was the Revolt of 1857. It began as a revolt of the sepoys of the Company’s army but eventually secured the participation of the masses. Its causes lay deeply embedded in the grievances that all sections of Hinduism and Islam, … Read more
Hyderabad: A Beacon of Autonomy in the Shadow of the Mughal Empire The Mughal Empire, a sprawling dominion that stretched across the Indian subcontinent for centuries, was a complex tapestry of power and influence. While the emperors in Delhi held the reins of authority, the empire’s vastness allowed for the emergence of semi-autonomous states, each … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Development Of Railway:- The romance of train travel in India is legendary, but the task of constructing the railways in the first place was daunting. There were huge problems in dealing with such a vast and inhospitable country. The idea of introducing railways to India had … Read more
The Reign of Mohammad Shah: A Turbulent Era in Mughal History (1719-1748) Mohammad Shah, the third Mughal emperor of the 18th century, ascended the throne at a time when the once-mighty empire was teetering on the brink of decline. His reign, marked by internal strife, external threats, and a growing sense of instability, witnessed the … Read more
Beginning of European settlements:Formation and Growth of East India Company; Luxury goods produced in east asian countries such as pepper, spices such as cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, silks, cottons, tea and coffee were in great demand in Europe.These luxury goods from the East Indies came to Europe in small quantities via complex trade routes. Several … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Development Of Posts And Telegraph:- Posts Britain’s involvement in the postal Services of India began in the eighteenth century. Initially the service was administered by the East India Company who established post offices in Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta (now Kolkata) between 1764 and 1766. East … Read more
A Legacy of Spice and Empire: Portuguese Settlements in India The history of India is a tapestry woven with threads of diverse cultures and empires. Among the many foreign powers that left their mark on the subcontinent, the Portuguese stand out as pioneers of maritime trade and colonial expansion. Their presence in India, spanning over … Read more
Socio-religious reform movements in the 19th century: Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Theosophical Society India has a long history of socio-religious reform movements. However, the present work focuses on the social reform movements of Nineteenth century only. The reforms by definition entail change or replacement of the institutions, which have become functionally irrelevant(totally or partly) to … Read more