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Portuguese arrival in India Portuguese trade in India Portuguese conquests in India Dutch arrival in India Dutch trade in India Dutch conquests in India English arrival in India English trade in India English conquests in India French arrival in India French trade in India French conquests in India Battle of Plassey Battle of Buxar Third … Read more
Exploring the Mesolithic Period (Late Stone Age) 10,000 BCE – 6000 BCE The Mesolithic Period, often referred to as the Middle Stone Age or Late Stone Age, marks a significant transition in human history. It bridges the gap between the Paleolithic (Old Stone Age) and the Neolithic (New Stone Age), spanning roughly from 10,000 BCE … Read more
The Chalukya Dynasty: A Legacy of Power and Influence The Chalukya dynasty, a prominent force in the Deccan Plateau of India, left an indelible mark on the subcontinent’s history and culture. Their reign, spanning several centuries, witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the flourishing of art and architecture, and the development of a unique … Read more
Mountbatten plan The British government sent a Cabinet Mission to India in March 1946 to negotiate with Indian leaders and agree to the terms of the transfer of power. After difficult negotiations a federal solution was proposed. Despite initial agreement, both sides eventually rejected the plan. An interim government with representatives of all the Indian … Read more
Human Values :Lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers, administrators Mahatma Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, or Mahatma Gandhi as he is fondly called, was the greatest political figure in India’s history. Hailed as the Father of the Nation, Gandhi inspired Indians with his non-violent movements for civil rights and freedom from the … Read more
The Advent of Europeans in India: A Story of Trade, Conquest, and Cultural Exchange The arrival of Europeans in India marked a pivotal moment in the subcontinent’s history, ushering in centuries of profound change. From the initial voyages of exploration to the establishment of vast trading empires and ultimately, the rise and fall of colonial … Read more
Mughal Empire (1526 A.D.-1857 A.D.) Babur- His actual name was Zahiruddin Mohammed, son of Omar Sheikh Mirza, the king of Ferghana in Afghanistan. His ambition was to conquer Samarkand, the seat of Timur. In 1527 A.D., Babur defeated ranasanga in the battle of Kanwa. In the battle of Chanderi (1528 A.D.), Babur defeated Mediniroy. In … Read more
Introduction In the fourteenth century, the disintegration of the Mongol empire led Timur to unite Iran and Turan under one rule. Timur’s empire was spread from the lower Volga to the river Indus, including Iran, Asia Minor (modern Turkey), Trans-Oxiana, Afghanistan, and some part of Punjab. In 1404, Timur died and Shahrukh Mirza, his grandson, … Read more
In the early 2nd century BC, a tribe on the Central Asian frontier of China called Hsiung-nu defeated a neighboring one known as Yueh-chih. After more conflict, the survivors of the Yueh-chih were dislocated west, passing down the Ili river valley and along the southern shore of lake Issyk Kul. This movement also pushed … Read more
1744-48 First Anglo-French Carinatic war. Madras returned to British by the treaty of Aix-la- Chappalle. In battle of St. Thome, a small French Army defeated Nawab Anwar-ud- din’s large one. 1748-54 Second Anglo French Carinatic war. The French sided with Muzaffar Jang (grandson of Asaf Jah) & Chanda Sahib (in Carinatic) while … Read more