Notes and Study material for Exams
POST INDEPENDENT ERA The era after India’s independence from colonial rule starts with its partition into two halves – India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor General of free India and M.A. Jinnah that of Pakistan. The transition was violent, with blood curling massacres all over the country, ample proof to the historic … Read more
In May 1945, Lord Wavell, the Viceroy of India, went to London and discussed his ideas about the future of India with the British administration. The talks resulted in the formulation of a plan of action that was made public in June 1945. The plan is known as Wavell Plan. The Plan suggested reconstitution of … Read more
India’s Role in the Creation of Bangladesh: A Complex Legacy The birth of Bangladesh in 1971 was a momentous event, not only for the newly formed nation but also for the South Asian region. While the struggle for independence was primarily led by the people of East Pakistan, India played a crucial and multifaceted role … Read more
POST INDEPENDENT ERA The era after India’s independence from colonial rule starts with its partition into two halves – India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor General of free India and M.A. Jinnah that of Pakistan. The transition was violent, with blood curling massacres all over the country, ample proof to … Read more
BHAGAT SINGH The name Bhagat Singh has become a synonym of revolution. He was one of the great revolutionaries who made supreme sacrifice for the nation. Thousands of young people sacrificed their lives in the altar of India’s liberation struggle but the name Bhagat Singh has a special place in the history of our independence. … Read more
The Fourth Five-Year Plan: A Catalyst for China’s Economic Transformation The Fourth Five-Year Plan (1971-1975), a period of significant political and economic upheaval in China, marked a turning point in the country’s development. While the plan aimed to consolidate the achievements of the Cultural Revolution and further solidify socialist principles, it ultimately fell short of … Read more
The Shimla Agreement: A Legacy of Peace and Discord The Shimla Agreement, signed on July 2, 1972, by India and Pakistan, stands as a pivotal moment in the tumultuous history of the two nations. It marked the end of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, a conflict that saw the birth of Bangladesh and left a deep … Read more
POST INDEPENDENT ERA The era after India’s independence from colonial rule starts with its partition into two halves – India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor General of free India and M.A. Jinnah that of Pakistan. The transition was violent, with blood curling massacres all over the country, ample proof to the historic … Read more
Gandhiji was arrested in 1922 and sentenced to 6 years of imprisonment. The result was the spread of disintegration, disorganization and demoralization in the nationalist ranks. After a defeat of their resolution of ‘either mending or ending’ in the Congress, CR Das and Motilal Nehru resigned and formed the Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party in December 1922. … Read more
