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The Evolving Role of Regional Parties in Indian Politics India’s political landscape is a vibrant tapestry woven with the threads of national and regional identities. While national parties like the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have historically dominated the political scene, regional parties have emerged as significant players, shaping the … Read more
Celebrating the Foundation of Democracy: A Deep Dive into Indian Constitution Day On November 26th, India commemorates Constitution Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the adoption of its Constitution in 1949. This momentous occasion marks the birth of a nation built on the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. The Indian Constitution, a testament … Read more
Structure Of Government And Economic Policies Of British Empire In India (1757- 1857) : Administrative organization, Social and Cultural policies Structure of government under east India company (1757-1857) When the officials of the East India Company acquired control over Bengal in 1765, they had little intention of making any innovations in its administration. They only … Read more
The Overseas Citizenship of India: A Bridge Across the Ocean The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) scheme, introduced in 2005, offers a unique pathway for individuals of Indian origin residing abroad to reconnect with their ancestral roots. This scheme grants certain privileges and rights, fostering a sense of belonging and facilitating cultural and economic ties … Read more
Unraveling the Legacy of the Cholas: A Civilization That Shaped South India The Chola dynasty, a powerful and influential empire that ruled over much of South India for nearly five centuries, left an indelible mark on the region’s history, culture, and architecture. Their legacy, spanning from the 9th to the 13th centuries, continues to fascinate … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> Origins According to the Rajput bards, Chauhan is one of the four Agnikula or 'fire sprung' clans who were created by the Gods in the anali kund or 'fountain of fire' on Mount Abu to fight against the Asuras or demons. Chauhan is also one of … Read more
Revolt of 1857 During the Governor-General Lord Canning May 11, 1857. The Meerut incident. Capture of Delhi. Proclaiming B S Jazar as the emperor. Almost half the Company’s sepoy strength of 232224 opted out of their loyalty to their regimental colours. Kanpur: Nana Saheb; Lucknow: Begum Hazrat Mahal; Bareilly: Khan Bahadur; Jagdishpur (Ara): Kunwar Singh; … Read more