Murshid Quli Khan(1717-27)

Murshid Quli Khan: The Architect of an Independent Bengal (1717-1727) Murshid Quli Khan, a figure of immense historical significance, stands as a pivotal figure in the transition of Bengal from a Mughal province to an independent entity. His reign, though brief, marked a turning point in the political landscape of the subcontinent, laying the foundation … Read more

Post Mauryan Art

The Legacy of Ashoka: Post-Mauryan Art in Ancient India (3rd Century BCE – 3rd Century CE) The Mauryan Empire, under the reign of Ashoka the Great, witnessed a golden age of art and architecture. However, the empire’s decline in the 3rd century BCE ushered in a new era, marked by political fragmentation and the rise … Read more

Structure of Government and economic policies of British Empire in India (1757- 1857) : Administrative organization, Social and Cultural policies

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

Carnatic – Rise of Autonomous States during Mughal Empire

The Rise of Autonomous States in Carnatic during the Mughal Empire: A Story of Power, Patronage, and Resistance The Mughal Empire, at its zenith, stretched across vast swathes of the Indian subcontinent, imposing its authority through a complex system of administration and military might. Yet, beneath the veneer of imperial control, a dynamic interplay of … Read more