RAJASTHAN; HISTORY OF RATHORE

Rathore of Marwad Marwar was ruled by Rathores for centuries, current Rathore rule was established in year 1226 AD. Rathore arise from the Sanskrit word Rastrakoot .Ranbanka Rathores proudly carried their legacy till date by showing courage, chivalry and bravery at various points of time in history and even today they are maintaining the highest … Read more

Advent of Europeans in India

Portuguese arrival in India Portuguese trade in India Portuguese conquests in India Dutch arrival in India Dutch trade in India Dutch conquests in India English arrival in India English trade in India English conquests in India French arrival in India French trade in India French conquests in India Battle of Plassey Battle of Buxar Third … Read more

Regionalism

Regionalism Regionalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of local or regional interests as opposed to national interests. Regionalists often believe that their region has its own unique culture and identity that should be preserved, and they may advocate for greater autonomy or even independence for their region. Regionalism can be traced back … Read more

Advent and expansion of European powers in India :- Portuguese, Dutch, French and British

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

Advancements in Women Development Since Independence: A Comprehensive Overview

Advancements in Women Development Since Independence: A Comprehensive Overview The journey of women in India since independence has been marked by both progress and persistent challenges. While significant strides have been made in various spheres, the path towards true equality remains long and arduous. This article delves into the multifaceted landscape of women’s development in … Read more

Revolt of 1857 in Madhya Pradesh

Revolt of 1857 in Madhya Pradesh Revolt of 1857 The first expression of organised resistance was the Revolt of 1857. It began as a revolt of the sepoys of the Company’s army but eventually secured the participation of the masses. Its causes lay deeply embedded in the grievances that all sections of Hinduism and Islam, … 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

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

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

Democracy: Direct and Indirect

Democracy: Direct and Indirect Democracy in modern usage, is a System of Government in which the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body, such as a parliament. Democracy is sometimes referred to as “rule of the majority”. Democracy is a system of processing conflicts in which outcomes … Read more