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Chanakya: The King Maker – A Mastermind of Strategy and Statecraft Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, stands as a towering figure in ancient Indian history, renowned not only for his political acumen but also for his profound contributions to statecraft, economics, and philosophy. He is best known as the mastermind behind the overthrow … Read more
The Indian Councils Act of 1861: A Step Towards Limited Representation and the Seeds of Self-Governance The Indian Councils Act of 1861, also known as the Council of India Act 1861, marked a significant turning point in the evolution of British India’s political landscape. While it did not grant full self-governance, it introduced elements of … Read more
Bahadur Shah: A Reign of Transition and Consolidation Bahadur Shah, the sixth Mughal emperor, reigned from 1707 to 1712. His reign was a period of significant transition, marked by the consolidation of power after the tumultuous reign of his predecessor, Aurangzeb. While Bahadur Shah’s reign was relatively short, it laid the foundation for the Mughal … Read more
Rudrama Devi: A Courageous Women Monarch Who Redefined Power Ruddramma Devi, also known as Rani Rudrama Devi, stands as a towering figure in the history of medieval India. She was the first and only woman to rule the Kakatiya dynasty, a powerful kingdom that flourished in the Deccan region from the 12th to the 14th … Read more
Economic Concepts and Indian economy For Notes Click Here Basic Concepts of Economics – Basic Knowledge of BUDGETING, Banking, PUBLIC FINANCE, NATIONAL INCOME, Growth and Development – Accounting- Concept, Tools and Uses in Administration – Stock Exchange and Share Market – Fiscal and Monetary Policies – Subsidies, Public Distribution System – E-Commerce – Inflation– Concept, … Read more
Meerabai: The Bhakti Saint Who Broke Barriers Meerabai, a name synonymous with devotion, love, and rebellion, stands as a towering figure in the history of Indian spirituality. Her life, shrouded in legend and historical fact, continues to inspire and captivate millions across the globe. This article delves into the fascinating world of Meerabai, exploring her … Read more
Administrative changes after 1858 The Revolt of 1857 gave a severe jolt to the British administration in India and made its re-organization inevitable. The Government of India’s structure and policies underwent significant changes in the decades following the Revolt. Changes in Administration By the Act of Parliament of 1858, the power to govern … 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
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Adi-Andhra The Adi Andhra are a Scheduled Caste of people living in south India. A Scheduled caste means that they are disadvantaged and victims of past discrimination. The Indian government provides guaranteed places in Education and public jobs for them. As of 2001 only about 60% … Read more
The Harshavardhana Dynasty (606 CE – 647 CE): A Period of Cultural Renaissance The Harshavardhana Dynasty, reigning from 606 to 647 CE, stands as a beacon of cultural and political resurgence in the history of ancient India. This period, marked by the reign of the illustrious Emperor Harsha, witnessed a remarkable flourishing of art, literature, … Read more