Notes and Study material for Exams
First World War Background It was a result of growing inter-imperialist rivalries, growing chauvinism, antagonism and conflicts within Europe, formation of alliances and secret pacts, growing militarization, feverish preparations for war, were some of the marked features that harbingered war. There had been a number of crises which were temporarily resolved, but led to deep … Read more
Central Government The executive powers of the President are exercised by the Council of Ministers. The Constitution provides that “there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the excercise of his functions”. Here the word “shall” indicates that the President cannot function … Read more
The Constituent Assembly Debates India were a series of debates held by the Constituent Assembly of India from 1946 to 1950. The debates were held to discuss and draft the Constitution of India. The debates were open to the public and were broadcast on radio. The debates were a significant event in Indian history and … Read more
Travels in the Mughal Empire The Mughal Empire was one of the largest and most powerful empires in Indian history. It was founded in 1526 by Babur, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan. The Mughal Empire reached its peak under the reign of Akbar the Great (1556-1605), who expanded the empire to include much … Read more
The National Archives of India (NAI) is the principal repository of historical records of the Government of India. It is located in New Delhi, India. The NAI was established in 1891, and it has been collecting and preserving records of the Government of India ever since. The NAI’s collection includes records from the Mughal Empire, … Read more