Notes and Study material for Exams
A Journey Through Time: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Indian Paintings India, a land steeped in ancient traditions and vibrant culture, boasts a rich and diverse artistic heritage. Indian paintings, spanning centuries and styles, offer a captivating glimpse into the country’s history, beliefs, and artistic evolution. From the intricate miniatures of the Mughal era to … Read more
Anglo –Mysore Wars The Anglo–Mysore Wars were a series of wars fought in over the last three decades of the 18th century between the Kingdom of Mysore on the one hand, and the British East India Company (represented chiefly by the Madras Presidency), and Maratha Confederacy and the Nizam of Hyderabad on the … Read more
The Clash of Empires: British vs. Mysore in 18th Century India The 18th century witnessed a dramatic shift in the political landscape of India, marked by the rise of powerful regional kingdoms and the relentless expansion of the British East India Company. Among the most formidable adversaries the British encountered were the rulers of the … Read more
The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (1799): A Clash of Empires and the Fall of Tipu Sultan The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, fought in 1799, marked the culmination of a series of conflicts between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore, culminating in the demise of the formidable Tipu Sultan and the consolidation of British … Read more
The Many Faces of Bharatanatyam: Exploring the Diverse Styles Bharatanatyam, the classical dance form of Tamil Nadu, India, is a captivating tapestry woven with intricate movements, expressive gestures, and profound storytelling. Beyond its technical brilliance, Bharatanatyam boasts a rich diversity of styles, each reflecting the unique artistic vision and cultural context of its origin. This … Read more
The Clash of Empires: British vs. Marathas The 18th century witnessed a dramatic shift in the political landscape of India, with the rise of the Maratha Empire and the growing influence of the British East India Company. This period saw a clash of empires, each vying for dominance and control over the subcontinent. The British, … Read more
Bahadur Shah 1 (1707-12) Muzam succeeded Aurungzeb after latter’s death in 1707 He acquired the title of Bahadur Shah. Though he was quite old (65) and his rule quite short there are many significant achievements he made He reversed the narrow minded and antagonistic policies of Aurungzeb Made agreements with Rajput states Granted sardeshmukhi to … Read more
Mysore: A Beacon of Autonomy in the Shadow of the Mughal Empire The Mughal Empire, a sprawling dominion that dominated much of the Indian subcontinent for centuries, was not a monolithic entity. Within its vast expanse, numerous principalities and kingdoms retained varying degrees of autonomy, navigating a complex web of alliances, rivalries, and power struggles. … Read more
The European Trading Companies In India: Struggle for supremacy The Portuguese From time immemorial India had commercial relations with countries of the west. The commercial route then was not direct by sea. The merchants sailed over the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea and reached Europe through Arabia. But in the seventh century when Arabia … Read more
Progress of Mysore under the Dewans The post of the Dewan was created as the head of the administrative machinery. The Wodeyars of Mysore were fortunate enough to have wise and able men as Dewans. These Dewans worked hard to make the state progressive progressive and model. Dewans … Read more