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The backbone of the rebellions, their mass base and striking power came from the rack-rented peasants, ruined artisans and demobilized soldiers CAUSES The major cause of the civil rebellions was the rapid changes the British introduced in the economy, administration and land revenue system. The revenues were enhanced by increasing taxes. Thousands of zamindars and … Read more
Revolutionary young men did not try to generate a mass revolution. Instead they followed the strategy of assassinating unpopular officials 1904: VD Savarkar organized Abhinav Bharat Newspapers like The Sandhya and Yugaantar in Bengal and the Kal in Maharashtra advocated revolutionary ideology Kingsford Incident: In 1908, Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki threw bomb at … Read more
Red Revolution The Red Revolution, also known as the Bolshevik Revolution, was a seizure of state power instrumental in the larger Russian Revolution of 1917. It took place with an armed insurrection in Petrograd traditionally dated to 25 October 1917. The Revolution was led by the Bolsheviks, who used their influence in the Petrograd Soviet … Read more
The Silver Fiber Revolution The Silver Fiber Revolution is a term used to describe the recent development and commercialization of silver fiber-based products. Silver fibers are made from a thin strand of silver that is woven into a fabric. The silver has antimicrobial properties that can help to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. … Read more
What is Anarchy? Anarchy is a political philosophy that advocates self-governed societies based on voluntary institutions. These institutions would be non-hierarchical and non-coercive, and would be based on the principles of freedom, equality, and solidarity. Anarchists believe that the state is an unnecessary and harmful institution, and that it should be abolished. They argue that … Read more
The Naxalite Movement is a communist insurgency that began in India in the late 1960s. The movement is named after the village of Naxalbari, where it was first launched. The Naxalites are a Maoist group who believe that the only way to achieve true social and economic justice in India is through armed revolution. The … Read more