Notes and Study material for Exams
Anglo-Maratha Wars The first, second, and third Anglo-Maratha wars were fought between the army of the British East India Company, which after 1757 was de facto ruler of Bengal and of other provinces in North East India, and the MARATHA EMPIRE, or confederacy, in the south of India. The Moghul Empire was already effectively under … Read more
History and Battles of Rajasthan Ancient era The ancient civilised history of Rajasthan goes back to 5,000 years ago when in the present day districts of Jhunjhunu and Sikar, along with other areas of jaipur district bordering south Haryana, which formed the part of Vedic state of Brahmavarta along with districts of Mahendragarh and Rewari in Haryana, that … 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
The Third Battle of Panipat: A Turning Point in Indian History The Third Battle of Panipat, fought on January 14, 1761, stands as a pivotal moment in the history of India. This epic clash between the Maratha Empire, led by Sadashivrao Bhau, and the combined forces of the Afghan Durrani Empire under Ahmad Shah Durrani, … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Origins According to the Rajput bards, Chauhan is one of the four Agnikula or 'fire sprung' clans who were created by the Gods in the anali kund or 'fountain of fire' on Mount Abu to fight against the Asuras or demons. Chauhan is also one of … Read more