Notes and Study material for Exams
After the WWII began, British sought cooperation from India. August Offer offered three proposals. Firstly, it called for an immediate expansion of Viceroy’s Executive Council with the inclusion of India representatives; secondly, an advisory body with the members from British India and Indian princely states which were supposed to meet at consequent intervals was established … 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
Simon Commission (1927) 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 … Read more
The Rise and Fall of the British Raj: A Journey Through British Expansion in India The British East India Company’s arrival in India in the 17th century marked the beginning of a complex and multifaceted relationship that would shape the destiny of both nations. From humble trading posts to the vast and powerful British Raj, … Read more
The Simon Commission: A Catalyst for Change in British India The Simon Commission, formally known as the Indian Statutory Commission, was a landmark event in the history of British India. Appointed in 1927, the commission was tasked with reviewing the existing constitutional framework and recommending changes to the government of India. While its initial purpose … Read more
The Government of India Act (1858): A Turning Point in British Rule The Government of India Act of 1858, also known as the India Act of 1858, marked a significant turning point in the history of British rule in India. This legislation, enacted in the wake of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, fundamentally altered the … Read more