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Rise of Indian National Congress Predecessors of INC East India Association By Dadabhai Naoroji in 1866 in London To discuss the Indian question and to influence the British public men to discuss Indian welfare Branches of the association in prominent Indian cities Indian Association Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose in 1876, Calcutta The … Read more
Mural Paintings During the Chalukya Period: A Glimpse into Ancient Artistry The Chalukya dynasty, a powerful and influential force in South India from the 6th to the 12th centuries, left behind a rich legacy of art and architecture. Among their most remarkable contributions are the vibrant and intricate mural paintings that adorn the walls of … Read more
The Charter Act of 1833: A Turning Point in British India The Charter Act of 1833, formally known as “An Act for the Better Government of His Majesty’s Indian Territories,” marked a pivotal moment in the history of British India. This legislation, passed by the British Parliament, significantly altered the administrative, economic, and social landscape … Read more
Bhimbetka Rock Shelters The Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are a group of ancient rock shelters located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The shelters are spread over an area of 381 hectares (940 acres) and contain a large number of prehistoric paintings and rock art. The shelters are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and … Read more
Zonal Councils: Fostering Inter-State Relations in India India, with its vast geographical expanse and diverse population, faces unique challenges in maintaining unity and fostering cooperation among its states. To address this, the Indian government established Zonal Councils in 1956, aiming to promote inter-state coordination and collaboration on matters of common interest. These councils, operating as … Read more
Facts related to Uttar Pradesh The line of Nagabhata ruled first at Ujjain and later at Kannauj during the 8th to 11th centuries. In the complicated and badly documented wars of the early 9th century—involving Pratiharas, Rastrakutas, and Palas—Nagabhata II played an important part. About 816 he invaded the Indo-Gangetic Plain and captured Kannauj from the local king … Read more
Central India is a region in India that is home to a number of ancient temples. These temples are a testament to the region’s rich history and culture. Khajuraho Group of Monuments Sanchi Stupa Bhoramdeo Temple Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple Dashavatara Vishnu Temple, Deogarh Khajuraho Group of Monuments:This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its … Read more
All India Radio (AIR) is the national public radio broadcaster of India. It is the largest radio network in the world, with over 400 stations broadcasting in 24 languages and 146 dialects. AIR was founded in 1936 as the Indian State Broadcasting Service, and it became All India Radio in 1950. History Organisation Programming tations … Read more
Lahuji Salve Lahuji Raghoji Salve (14 November, 1794 – 17 February 1881), also known as “Aadhyakrantiveer”, “Krantiguru”, Krantiveer Lahuji Vaastad Raghoji Salve, Krantiveer Lahujibuwa Salve, was an activist, thinker, social reformer and revolutionary from Maharashtra. Lahuji is also referred to as Lahujibuwa Mang, since he was from the Dalit Mang community or Adya … Read more
Revolutionary young men did not try to generate a mass revolution. Instead they followed the strategy of assassinating unpopular officials 1904: VD Savarkar organized Abhinav Bharat Newspapers like The Sandhya and Yugaantar in Bengal and the Kal in Maharashtra advocated revolutionary ideology Kingsford Incident: In 1908, Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki threw bomb at a … Read more