Notes and Study material for Exams
The Vibrant Hues of Tradition: Exploring the Rajasthani School of Painting The Rajasthani school of painting, a vibrant tapestry of colors and narratives, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Rajasthan. This distinct artistic tradition, flourishing from the 15th to the 19th centuries, captured the essence of the region’s royal courts, religious … Read more
Famous Personalities India in the Eighteenth Century Administrative Organization of the British Growth of Communalism World War I and Indian Nationalism The Home Rule Movement Lucknow Pact (1916) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms and Rowalt act Gandhi’s early career and activism Non Co-operation and Khilafat Movement Peasant Movements The Working Class Movements Struggles for Gurudwara Reform and Temple … Read more
The Enduring Magic of Indian Cinema: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Global Impact Indian cinema, often referred to as Bollywood, is more than just a film industry; it’s a cultural phenomenon that has captivated audiences worldwide for over a century. From its humble beginnings to its current global dominance, Indian cinema has evolved into … Read more
Pre-Harappan Period Lower Paleolithic Hand axe & cleaver industries Pahalgam, Belan valley (U.P), (600,000 – 60,000 BC) Bhimbetka, Adamgarh, 16 R Singi Talav Middle Paleolithic Tools made on flakes Bhimbetka, Nevasa, Pushkar, Rohiri (150,000 – 40,000 BC) … Read more
Chalukyas The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the “Badami Chalukyas”, ruled from Vatapi (modern Badami) from the middle of the 6th … Read more
Satvahanas After the fall of the Mauryan Empire, the history of the Andhras, as a continuous account of political and cultural events, commences with the rise of the Satavahanas as a political power. According to Matsya Purana there were 29 rulers of this dynasty. They ruled over the Andhradesa including Deccan for about 400 years … Read more
Sadatullah Khan (1725): A Forgotten Figure in the Mughal Decline The Mughal Empire, once a sprawling and powerful force in South Asia, began its decline in the 18th century, marked by internal strife, regional rebellions, and the rise of ambitious provincial governors. Among these ambitious figures was Sadatullah Khan, a powerful nobleman who played a … Read more
Started by Gandhi on 12th March 1930 with the Dandi March. Reached Dandi on April 6. Defiance of forest laws in Maharashtra, Central Province and Karnataka. Refusal to pay chaukidari tax in Eastern India. Wide participation of Women Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan organized Khudai Khidmatgars (aka Red Shirts) Nagaland: Rani Gaidilieu First RTC, 1930 Congress … Read more
The Constituent Assembly Debates on Federalism: A Foundation for India’s Unity in Diversity The drafting of the Indian Constitution was a monumental task, involving intense deliberations and debates on various aspects of governance. Among the most crucial and contentious issues was the question of federalism. The Constituent Assembly, tasked with crafting the nation’s blueprint, grappled … Read more
Vijayanagara empire and their contribution to art, literature and culture socio-economic conditions, administration, fall of Vijayanagar empire The Vijayanagara Empire, an important South Indian empire was founded by Harihara Raya I and his brother Bukka Raya I. The capital of the empire was Vijayanagara, present days Hampi in Karnataka. The empire ruled from 1336 … Read more