Notes and Study material for Exams
The First Anglo-Sikh War: A Clash of Empires in the Punjab The First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-1846) marked a pivotal moment in the history of the Punjab, India, and the British Empire. It was a clash of two powerful forces: the burgeoning Sikh Empire, a formidable military power in the region, and the ever-expanding British East … Read more
After being released in 1914, Tilak sought re-entry into Congress. Annie Besant and Gokhale supported. But finally Pherozshah Mehta won and Tilak was not admitted. Tilak and Besant decided to start The Home Rule Movement on their own. In early 1915, Annie Besant (and S Subramaniya Iyer) launched a campaign through her two newspapers, New … Read more
Amendments to the Constitution are made by the Parliament, the procedure for which is laid out in ARTICLE 368. An amendment bill must be passed by both the Houses of the Parliament by a tw o-thirds majority and voting. In addition to this, certain amendments which pertain to the federal nature of the Constitution … Read more
The Indian economy in 1901 The British Raj in India The Indian National Congress The Swadeshi movement The Partition of Bengal The Jallianwala Bagh massacre The Non-Cooperation Movement The Civil Disobedience Movement The Quit India Movement The Indian independence movement The Indian economy in 1901 was a largely agrarian one, with agriculture accounting for … Read more
Establishment of British Cantonments Dagshai cantonment: Dagshai is one of the oldest cantonment towns in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated on top of a 5689 feet (1734 mtr) high hillock that stands sphinx-like astride the Kalka-Shimla Highway at a point about 11 km from Solan. It was founded in … Read more
The Marathas: From Warriors to Kings in the Shadow of the Mughal Empire The Maratha Empire, a formidable force that emerged in the 17th and 18th centuries, stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of a warrior people. While often overshadowed by the grandeur of the Mughal Empire, the Marathas carved their own … Read more
Important Amendments of Indian Constitution 24th amendment of Indian constitution ARTICLE 368 in Part XX of the Constitution deals with the powers of the Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. The Parliament may in the exercise of its constituent power amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of the Constitution … Read more
The Charter Act of 1853: A Turning Point in British India The Charter Act of 1853, formally known as “An Act for the Better Government of India,” marked a pivotal moment in the history of British India. It was a significant departure from previous legislative frameworks, introducing sweeping changes in the administration, finance, and governance … 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
The British Conquest of Punjab: A Legacy of Violence and Transformation The British conquest of Punjab, a region in present-day Pakistan and India, was a pivotal event in the history of both the subcontinent and the British Empire. This complex and multifaceted process, spanning several decades, involved a combination of military prowess, political maneuvering, and … Read more