History of banking in India

A Journey Through Time: The History of Banking in India The story of banking in India is a fascinating tapestry woven with threads of tradition, innovation, and resilience. From the ancient era of money lenders and indigenous banking systems to the modern era of digital finance, India’s banking landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation. This … Read more

Development Of Posts And Telegraph During The British Rule

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Development Of Posts And Telegraph:-   Posts Britain’s involvement in the postal Services of India began in the eighteenth century. Initially the service was administered by the East India Company who established post offices in Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta (now Kolkata) between 1764 and 1766. East … Read more

District Administration : Origin and development of the office of the District Magistrate and Collector; Changing Role Collector; Impact of the separation of Judiciary on District Administration

District has been the basic unit of administration in India since ancient times. In India, we have a democratic welfare state which involves wide scope of activities for the development of the people and the nation as a whole. District Administration, is that part of Public Administration which functions in the territorial limits of the … Read more

Rural Economy-Agriculture under British Rule

It is often believed that the colonial administration encouraged the commercialization of agriculture that improved the position of peasants in many areas of the Indian colony. From the 1860s onwards, the nature of agricultural production was determined by the demands of the overseas markets for Indian primary products. The items exported in the first half … Read more

Structure Of Government And Economic Policies Of British Empire In India

 Structure of Government and economic policies of British Empire in India (1757- 1857) : Administrative organization, Social and Cultural policies Structure of government under east india company (1757-1857) When the officials of the East India Company acquired control over Bengal in 1765, they had little intention of making any innovations in its administration. … Read more

National Archives of India

The National Archives of India: Guardians of the Nation’s Memory The National Archives of India (NAI) stands as a silent sentinel, safeguarding the nation’s historical legacy. It is a repository of invaluable documents, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and other records that chronicle the rich tapestry of India’s past, from ancient times to the present day. This … Read more

Lord Ellenborough

   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 … Read more

First Anglo-Maratha War(1775-82)

The First Anglo-Maratha War: A Clash of Empires in 18th Century India The First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782) marked a pivotal moment in the history of India, setting the stage for a long and complex relationship between the British East India Company and the Maratha Confederacy. This conflict, fueled by a combination of political ambition, economic … Read more