Notes and Study material for Exams
Integration of Princely States Under the plan of 3 June, more than 562 princely states were given the option of joining either India or Pakistan, or choosing independence. Indian nationalists and large segments of the public feared that if these states did not accede, most of the people and territory would be fragmented. The Congress … Read more
Tribal consolidation in India has been a multifaceted process influenced by historical, social, political, and economic factors. The country is home to over 700 tribal communities, each with its unique language, culture, and tradition. Historically marginalized and excluded from the mainstream political and economic processes, tribals (Scheduled Tribes or Adivasis) have faced struggles related to … Read more
Beginning of European settlements:Formation and Growth of East India Company; Luxury goods produced in east asian countries such as pepper, spices such as cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg, silks, cottons, tea and coffee were in great demand in Europe.These luxury goods from the East Indies came to Europe in small quantities via complex trade routes. Several … Read more