Notes and Study material for Exams
Concept of Colonization Colonization is a process by which a central system of power dominates the surrounding land and its components. The term is derived from the Latin word colere, which means “to inhabit” The colonial age featured two types of empire. In a colonial empire, conquered territories were settled by the conquering nation; a … Read more
An important feature of the constitution is the Directive Principles of State Policy. Although the Directive Principles are asserted to be “fundamental in the governance of the country,” they are not legally enforceable. Instead, they are guidelines for creating a social order characterized by social, economic, and political Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity as enunciated … 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 European Trading Companies In India: Struggle for supremacy The Portuguese From time immemorial India had commercial relations with countries of the west. The commercial route then was not direct by sea. The merchants sailed over the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea and reached Europe through Arabia. But in the seventh century when Arabia … 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 Policy of Paramountcy: A Legacy of Colonial Power and its Enduring Impact The policy of paramountcy, a cornerstone of British colonial administration in India, was a complex and multifaceted approach that aimed to establish British dominance while maintaining a semblance of indigenous rule. This policy, implemented through a series of treaties and agreements with … Read more