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Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I: Architect of a Dynasty and a State Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I, a name synonymous with power, ambition, and the foundation of a formidable dynasty, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of the Deccan. His reign, spanning from 1724 to 1748, witnessed the rise of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, the … Read more
The First Anglo-Mysore War (1766-1769): A Clash of Empires in Southern India The First Anglo-Mysore War, a pivotal conflict in the history of colonial India, marked the beginning of a long and tumultuous struggle between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore. This war, fought between 1766 and 1769, was a complex … Read more
Definition Communalism is the belief that because a group of people follow a particular religion they have, as a result, common secular, that is, social, political and economic interests. Second stage: Secular interests of followers of one religion are dissimilar and divergent from the interests of the followers of another religion Third stage: The interests … Read more
C. Rajagopalachari’s formula (or C. R. formula or Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarthi Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and Indian National Congress on independence of India from the British. C. Rajagopalachari, a Congress leader from Madras, devised a proposal for the Congress to offer the … Read more
Portuguese arrival in India Portuguese trade in India Portuguese conquests in India Dutch arrival in India Dutch trade in India Dutch conquests in India English arrival in India English trade in India English conquests in India French arrival in India French trade in India French conquests in India Battle of Plassey Battle of Buxar Third … Read more
Paramountcy of the British Crown over the Princely States in India did not conform to any of the constitutionally recognized models of relationship between two powers, one dominant (British) and the other dominated (Princely States). It is pertinent to mention that Paramountcy was not an international relationship. However, Henry Maine did claim for the States … Read more
HIstoy of Madhya pradesh with emphasis on Prehistory Madhya Pradesh history states the past of the state, when it was ruled by the renowned dynasties. It even portrays the journey of the state from the past to the present. The state is said to be the habitat of some of the famous dynasties. The history of … Read more
The French Conquests in India: A Tale of Ambition, Rivalry, and Legacy The French presence in India, though ultimately overshadowed by the British, left an indelible mark on the subcontinent’s history. Their ambitions, fueled by trade and territorial expansion, led to a series of conflicts and alliances that shaped the political landscape of 18th-century India. … Read more
The Clash of Empires: British vs. Marathas The 18th century witnessed a dramatic shift in the political landscape of India, with the rise of the Maratha Empire and the growing influence of the British East India Company. This period saw a clash of empires, each vying for dominance and control over the subcontinent. The British, … Read more
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