Notes and Study material for Exams
Annexation of Punjab with special reference to the causes and consequences of the Anglo-Sikh Wars Sikh Wars, (1845–46; 1848–49), two campaigns fought between the Sikhs and the British. They resulted in the conquest and annexation by the British of the Punjab in northwestern India. The first war was precipitated by mutual suspicions and the turbulence … Read more
Famous Personalities of Haryana Manushi Chhillar Manushi Chhillar (born 14 May 1997) is an Indian model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss World 2017. She was previously crowned Femina Miss India 2017, and is the sixth Indian woman to win the title of Miss World. On 25 June 2017, Chhillar took part in … Read more
British Rule in Haryana In 1805, the British partitioned this region into two sections because of authoritative and political reasons. A littler part called the Assigned Territories was kept specifically under the control of the Company. The bigger part was partitioned and given over to different nearby rulers who were dependable and faithful to the … Read more
National Movement with special reference to Praja Mandal movements in Himachal Pradesh, 1848-1948 The people of the hill also participated in the freedom struggle. The highlights of the freedom movement in this tract are listed below: Praja Mandal launched agitations against the British yoke in areas under direct British Rule. In other princely states agitations … Read more
Revolt of 1857 of Rajasthan During the 1857 several Rajputs of Rajasthan were against the British Government. They were not satisfied with the rule of the Britishers, and the seeds of revolution started to emerge against the government. Common public also joined them. In many areas of Rajasthan, there was a flame … Read more
The Lion of the Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the Rise of the Sikh Empire Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839), often referred to as the “Lion of the Punjab,” was a remarkable figure who transformed a fragmented region into a powerful and prosperous empire. His reign marked a pivotal period in the history of the Indian … Read more