Notes and Study material for Exams
? was an armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II. The aim of the army was to liberate India from the British occupation with Japanese assistance. Initially composed of Indian prisoners of war captured by Japan in the Malayan campaign and at Singapore, it later drew … Read more
The Government of India Act (1858): A Turning Point in British Rule The Government of India Act of 1858, also known as the India Act of 1858, marked a significant turning point in the history of British rule in India. This legislation, enacted in the wake of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, fundamentally altered the … Read more
Provincial LC enlarged. More elected members Dyarchy Some subjects were reserved and remained under the direct control of the Governor; others such as Education, public Health and local self-government were called transferred subjects and were to be controlled by the ministers responsible to the legislature. At the centre, there were two houses of legislature. Response … Read more
Simon Commission (1927) Indian Statutory Commission chaired by Simon to go into the question of further constitutional reform All its seven members were Englishmen. Clement Attlee was one of the members. Lord Birkinhead was the secretary of state at that time At its Madras session in 1927 INC decided to boycott the commission “at every … 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 Second Carnatic War: A Clash of Empires in India The Second Carnatic War (1749-1754), a pivotal conflict in the 18th century, marked a significant turning point in the struggle for dominance in India between the British East India Company (BEIC) and the French East India Company (FEIC). This war, fought primarily in the Carnatic … 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 Regulating Act of 1773: A Turning Point in British East India Company’s Governance The Regulating Act of 1773, passed by the British Parliament, marked a pivotal moment in the history of the British East India Company (EIC) and its governance in India. This legislation, born out of a series of crises and scandals, aimed … Read more
The Policy of Paramountcy: A Legacy of Colonial Power and its Enduring Impact The policy of paramountcy, a cornerstone of British colonial administration in India, was a complex and multifaceted approach that aimed to establish British dominance while maintaining a semblance of indigenous rule. This policy, implemented through a series of treaties and agreements with … Read more
Revolt of 1857 of Rajasthan During the 1857 several Rajputs of Rajasthan were against the British Government. They were not satisfied with the rule of the Britishers, and the seeds of revolution started to emerge against the government. Common public also joined them. In many areas of Rajasthan, there was a flame … Read more