Revolt in Nagaland

Revolt in Nagaland The land of the Nagas was spread over India and Myanmar after India’s Independence, with much of the original Naga hills inculcated into Manipur, Assam and Arunachal. While many decrie the internecine violence among the insurgent factions, even senior government officials such as Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, support the insurgents’ goal … Read more

Peasants and tribal movements in Nagaland

Peasants and tribal movements in Nagaland Nagas Rebellion  Nagas were once head hunters, as they used to cut off the heads of the enemies and preserve them as trophies. But with the advent of Christianity and Education, the Nagas, comprising more than 30 tribes, have evolved a rich culture and tradition. The Naga national movement … Read more

History of Nagaland : from vedic age to gupta period

History of Nagaland:from vedic age to gupta period The Nagas have various theories of Migration and settlement, which are recorded mostly by foreign writers. Claudius Ptolemy made the earliest reference to the Nagas in his popular work, ‘Geographia’, written in 150 A.D. Referring to the Naga territory in its present position, he called it as … Read more

British rule in Nagaland

British rule in Nagaland The Naga Hills district was created in 1866 by the Government of British India. Its headquarters were located at Samaguting. In 1875, the Lotha Naga region was conquered and annexed to the district. An administrative center was established at Wokha; this center was shifted to Kohima in 1879. In 1889, the … Read more

Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country (till 1965 A.O.)

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

Important National Days-Must for Prelims

When is National Ayurveda Day observed 28-Oct When is National Dengue Day  observed 16-May When is National Deworming Day  observed 10-Feburary When is National Education Day observed 11-Nov When is National Girl Child Day  observed 24-Jan When is National Maritime Day observed 05-Apr When is National Milk Day  observed 26-Nov When is National Panchayati Raj … Read more

National Movement with special reference to Praja Mandal movements in Himachal Pradesh, 1848-1948

National Movement with special reference to Praja Mandal movements in Himachal Pradesh, 1848-1948 The people of the hill also participated in the freedom struggle. The highlights of the freedom movement in this tract are listed below: Praja Mandal launched agitations against the British yoke in areas under direct British Rule. In other princely states agitations … Read more

Phases of Indian Freedom Struggle- Phase III -1920-1947

NATIONAL MOVEMENT-POST FIRST WORLD WAR  SCENARIO After the First World War the Indian National Movement entered into a new phase. With the emergence of Gandhi, the element of mass mobilisation was introduced. Till the coming of independence three major Mass Movements were launched; Non-Cooperation (1920-22), Civil disobedience (1930-34) and Quit India(1942).Besides these mass movements the … Read more