Notes and Study material for Exams
Durga Puja is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. The festival is observed for ten days, starting on the sixth day of the Hindu month of Ashwin (SeptemberâOctober). The main day of the festival is the tenth day, which is called Vijayadashami or Dashami. Durga … Read more
Unraveling the Legacy of Karikala Chola: A Visionary Ruler and His Enduring Impact Karikala Chola, a name synonymous with prosperity, power, and grandeur, stands as a towering figure in the annals of South Indian history. Though shrouded in the mists of time, his reign, believed to have spanned the 2nd century BCE, continues to fascinate … Read more
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
World War I and Indian Nationalism Increasing number of Indians from Punjab were emigrating to North America. The British government thought that these emigrants would be affected by the idea of Liberty. Hence, they tried to restrict emigration. Tarak Nath Das, an Indian student in Canada, started a paper called Free Hindustan. The Hindi Association … Read more
Lord Ellenborough, 1842-44 INTRODUCTION Lord Ellenborough served as the Governor General of India from 28 February 1842 to 15 June 1844. He is credited with bringing the Afghan War to an end. His tenure of office was marked by a successful expedition to Kabul which went a long way in enhancing the prestige … Read more
Battle Of Plassey TheBattle of Plassey was a battle that took place on June 23, 1757, on the banks of the Bhagirathi River, about 150 km north of Calcutta. It is near Murshidabad, then the capital of the Nawab of Bengal in India. Pâlāshir, an extravagant red flowering tree known as “Flame of the forest,” … Read more
Persian and Greek invasion: Persian invasion; Alexander, the Great and his legacy. India has a varied culture and traditions, many of them have been influenced by the foreign culture. India being a prosperous and rich country with great civilisation, it attracted the empires from long and many civilisations like Persian and Macedonian have invaded India … Read more
The Battle of Plassey: A Turning Point in Indian History The Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, stands as a pivotal moment in Indian history. This seemingly small-scale battle, fought on the plains of Bengal, had far-reaching consequences, marking the beginning of British dominance in India and fundamentally altering the political landscape of … Read more
The Battle of Buxar: A Turning Point in the History of British India The Battle of Buxar, fought on October 22, 1764, stands as a pivotal moment in the history of British India. This decisive victory for the British East India Company marked a significant shift in the balance of power, paving the way for … Read more
Lord Cornwallis (1786 – 1793) Introduction Lord Cornwallis, a warrior-statesman. He succeeded Warren Hastings as Governor-General in 1786. He belonged to an influential and aristocratic family which had wider political connections. He was also a close friend of Prime Minister Pitt. Dundas, the most influential member of the Board of Control … Read more