Notes and Study material for Exams
The Indian Councils Act of 1892: A Step Towards Limited Representation and the Rise of Indian Nationalism The Indian Councils Act of 1892, passed by the British Parliament, marked a significant turning point in the evolution of India’s political landscape. While seemingly a minor amendment to the existing framework, it introduced elements of limited representation … Read more
Nawab Saadat Khan (1722-1739) The power of the shaikhzadas remained paramount and unchallenged until Saadat Khan stepped into Lucknow. Being appointed Subedar in 1722 Saadat Khan laid the foundation of Awadh dynasty of the Shia Nawabs of Iranian lineage based first at Faizabad and later at Lucknow. He died in 1739 A.D. … Read more
The Indian economy in 1901 The British Raj in India The Indian National Congress The Swadeshi movement The Partition of Bengal The Jallianwala Bagh massacre The Non-Cooperation Movement The Civil Disobedience Movement The Quit India Movement The Indian independence movement The Indian economy in 1901 was a largely agrarian one, with agriculture accounting for … Read more
Scindia dynasty Gwalior has been ruled by the Scindia clan and also has the distinction of having been one of the most developed states of India. Gwalior has a very old and magnificent history as its name is derived from the erstwhile town of Gwalior also known and Gawalier. Gwalior has been ruled by many … 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
Hill States and their relations with the Mughals and the Sikhs Mughals Medieval History Of Himachal Pradesh can be classified into four phases. They are Mahmud Ghaznavi invasion, Tuglaqs, invasion of Taimur-lung and Mughal reign. We shall discuss one by one as follows. (i) Mahmud Ghaznavi: Mahmud Ghaznavi had invaded India seventeen times. After … Read more
The Pitts Act of 1784: A Turning Point in Anglo-American Relations The Pitts Act of 1784, formally known as “An Act for the better regulation of the affairs of the East India Company,” stands as a pivotal moment in the complex history of Anglo-American relations. While often overshadowed by the American Revolution and the subsequent … Read more
Gandhiji was arrested in 1922 and sentenced to 6 years of imprisonment. The result was the spread of disintegration, disorganization and demoralization in the nationalist ranks. After a defeat of their resolution of ‘either mending or ending’ in the Congress, CR Das and Motilal Nehru resigned and formed the Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party in December 1922. … Read more
Paramountcy of the British Crown over the Princely States in India did not conform to any of the constitutionally recognized models of relationship between two powers, one dominant (British) and the other dominated (Princely States). It is pertinent to mention that Paramountcy was not an international relationship. However, Henry Maine did claim for the States … Read more
HIstoy of Madhya pradesh with emphasis on Prehistory Madhya Pradesh history states the past of the state, when it was ruled by the renowned dynasties. It even portrays the journey of the state from the past to the present. The state is said to be the habitat of some of the famous dynasties. The history of … Read more