Notes and Study material for Exams
The Clash of Empires: British vs. Mysore in 18th Century India The 18th century witnessed a dramatic shift in the political landscape of India, marked by the rise of powerful regional kingdoms and the relentless expansion of the British East India Company. Among the most formidable adversaries the British encountered were the rulers of the … Read more
The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799): A Clash of Empires and the Fall of Tipu Sultan The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, fought in 1799, marked the culmination of a series of conflicts between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore, culminating in the demise of the formidable Tipu Sultan and the consolidation of British … Read more
The Indian Councils Act of 1909: A Step Towards Limited Self-Governance The Indian Councils Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, marked a significant turning point in the history of British India. While it fell short of granting full independence, it introduced elements of limited self-governance and expanded the scope of Indian participation … 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 Ring of Fence: A Policy of Containment and Control in British India (1765-1813) The “Ring of Fence” policy, implemented by the British East India Company (EIC) between 1765 and 1813, represented a significant shift in their approach to governance in India. This policy, characterized by a combination of military expansion, political manipulation, and economic … Read more
The Indian Councils Act of 1861: A Step Towards Limited Representation and the Seeds of Self-Governance The Indian Councils Act of 1861, also known as the Council of India Act 1861, marked a significant turning point in the evolution of British India’s political landscape. While it did not grant full self-governance, it introduced elements 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
Indian trade links with Europe started in through sea route only after the arrival of Vasco Da Gama in Calicut, India on May 20, 1498. The Portuguese had traded in Goa as early as 1510, and later founded three other colonies on the west coast in Diu, Bassein, and Mangalore. In 1601 the East India … Read more
Warren Hastings (1773-1785) Became Governor in 1772 and Governor-General in 1773 through Regulating Act of 1773 His four councillors were Clavering, Francis, Monson and Barwell Abolished Dual system(1767-1772) of administration (1772) Auctioned the right to collect land revenue to the highest bidder (1772) Divided Bengal into districts and appointed Collectors (1772) Rohilla war(1774) and annexation … Read more
The First Anglo-Mysore War (1766-1769): A Clash of Empires in Southern India The First Anglo-Mysore War, a pivotal conflict in the history of colonial India, marked the beginning of a long and tumultuous struggle between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore. This war, fought between 1766 and 1769, was a complex … Read more