Notes and Study material for Exams
The Charter Act of 1793: A Turning Point in British India The Charter Act of 1793, formally known as “An Act for the better regulation of the East India Company,” marked a significant turning point in the history of British rule in India. This legislation, passed by the British Parliament, aimed to address the growing … Read more
Mountbatten plan The British government sent a Cabinet Mission to India in March 1946 to negotiate with Indian leaders and agree to the terms of the transfer of power. After difficult negotiations a federal solution was proposed. Despite initial agreement, both sides eventually rejected the plan. An interim government with representatives of all the Indian … 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
The Clash of Empires: British vs. Marathas The 18th century witnessed a dramatic shift in the political landscape of India, with the rise of the Maratha Empire and the growing influence of the British East India Company. This period saw a clash of empires, each vying for dominance and control over the subcontinent. The British, … Read more
Rajasthan : Ancient Civilizations Rajasthan : Pre Independence Kingdoms Rajasthan : Language and Dialect Rajasthan : Famous Literature Rajasthan : Major Forts Rajasthan : Main centers for Handicraft Rajasthan : Costumes and jewellery Rajasthan : religious systems and their Seats Rajasthan : Unification of Rajasthan in seven stages Rajasthan : Famous Temples and Religious Places Rajasthan : Tribal Communities of … Read more
The Third Anglo-Maratha War: A Clash of Empires and the End of an Era The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818), a pivotal conflict in the history of India, marked the final chapter in the centuries-long struggle between the British East India Company and the Maratha Confederacy. This war, fueled by a complex interplay of political machinations, … Read more
The following are the subtopics of Jagirdari Crisis – Causes of Decline of Mughal Empire: Aurangzeb’s policies The rise of regional powers The decline of the Mughal army The economic crisis The agrarian crisis The religious policy of Aurangzeb The Rajput rebellions The Maratha rebellion The decline of the Mughal navy The death of Aurangzeb … Read more
In May 1945, Lord Wavell, the Viceroy of India, went to London and discussed his ideas about the future of India with the British administration. The talks resulted in the formulation of a plan of action that was made public in June 1945. The plan is known as Wavell Plan. The Plan suggested reconstitution of … Read more
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 stage and in … Read more
Decline of handicrafts during British period India’s traditional village economy was characterised by the “blending of agriculture and handicrafts”. But this internal balance of the village economy had been systematically slaughtered by the British Government. In the process, traditional handicraft industries slipped away, from its pre-eminence and its decline started at the turn of the … Read more