The Kushanas: Short introduction

  In the early 2nd century BC, a tribe on the Central Asian frontier of China called Hsiung-nu defeated a neighboring one known as Yueh-chih. After more conflict, the survivors of the Yueh-chih were dislocated west, passing down the Ili river valley and along the southern shore of lake Issyk Kul. This movement also pushed … Read more

Third Carnatic War(1758-63)

The Third Carnatic War: A Clash of Empires in India (1758-1763) The Third Carnatic War, fought between 1758 and 1763, was a pivotal conflict in the struggle for dominance in India between the British East India Company (BEIC) and the French East India Company (FEIC). This war, a continuation of the earlier Anglo-French rivalry, marked … Read more

Economic Impact of British Colonial Rule: Land Revenue Settlements in British India; -Commercialization of Agriculture; Rise of Landless Agrarian Labour; Famines and Poverty; De-industrialization; Decline of Traditional Crafts; Drain of Wealth

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 18th century and proceeded rapidly almost … Read more

Bear and Bull Market

Riding the Waves: Understanding Bear and Bull Markets The stock market, a complex ecosystem of buying and selling, is often compared to the unpredictable nature of the wild. Just as a herd of bulls charges forward with unyielding force, and a bear retreats into hibernation during harsh winters, the market experiences periods of growth and … Read more

The Split in the Congress: Surat 1907

The Split in the Congress: Surat 1907 Moderates were successful to some extent. Moderates failed in many aspects. Why? They could not acquire any roots among common people. They believed that they could persuade the rulers to change their policies. However, their achievement in this regard was meager. They could not keep pace with the … Read more

Indus Valley Civilization Facts

Unveiling the Secrets of the Indus Valley Civilization: A Journey Through Time The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and sophistication of ancient societies. Flourishing from approximately 3300 to 1300 BCE, this civilization, spanning a vast region encompassing present-day Pakistan, northwest India, and parts of … Read more

3rd Battle of Panipat(1761)

The Third Battle of Panipat: A Turning Point in Indian History The Third Battle of Panipat, fought on January 14, 1761, stands as a pivotal moment in the history of India. This epic clash between the Maratha Empire, led by Sadashivrao Bhau, and the combined forces of the Afghan Durrani Empire under Ahmad Shah Durrani, … Read more

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