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The Charter Act of 1833: A Turning Point in British India The Charter Act of 1833, formally known as “An Act for the Better Government of His Majesty’s Indian Territories,” marked a pivotal moment in the history of British India. This legislation, passed by the British Parliament, significantly altered the administrative, economic, and social landscape … Read more
During Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak’s time, the Mongols, appeared in the East of India and emerged as a great power under the Leadership of Genghiz Khan (1165-1227). He was born in 1165 to Yesugei and Hoelun. He was brought up by his ablest mother Hoelun after his father was poisoned to death by Tatars. In his … Read more
History of the world will include events from 18th century such as Industrial revolution, World Wars,Redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like Communism,capitalism, Socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the Society. Prehistory Prehistory is the period of time before humans developed writing systems. It is a long and complex period, with many … Read more
Human Rights are commonly understood as inalienable Fundamental Rights “to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being,” and which are “inherent in all human beings” regardless of their nation, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status. The history of human rights can be traced to past documents, … Read more
Treaty of Pondicherry After the II Carinatic war. Muhammad Ali, son of late Anwar-ud-din was accepted as the Nawab of Carinatic. Treaty of Mangalore Signed between Tipu & British in 1784. Under this Tipu withdrew his army 1784 from Carinatic & English withdrew … Read more
Concept of Colonization Colonization is a process by which a central system of power dominates the surrounding land and its components. The term is derived from the Latin word colere, which means “to inhabit” The colonial age featured two types of empire. In a colonial empire, conquered territories were settled by the conquering nation; a … Read more
The Right to Life: A Fundamental Human Right Under Article 21 The right to life is a fundamental human right, recognized as the most basic and essential right for all individuals. It is enshrined in numerous international human rights instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Covenant on Civil and Political … Read more
The Evolving Landscape of Freedom of Movement: A Global Perspective Freedom of movement, the ability to travel and reside freely within and across borders, is a fundamental human right enshrined in international law. It underpins individual autonomy, economic opportunity, and social progress. However, the reality of freedom of movement is complex and often fraught with … Read more
The Global Fight Against Human Trafficking and Forced Labour: A Comprehensive Overview The abhorrent practices of human trafficking and forced labour continue to plague societies worldwide, exploiting vulnerable individuals for profit and perpetuating cycles of abuse and injustice. These crimes violate fundamental human rights and inflict profound physical, psychological, and social harm on victims. This … Read more
The Right Against Exploitation: A Deep Dive into Articles 23 and 24 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted in 1948, stands as a cornerstone of international human rights law. Its 30 articles outline fundamental rights and freedoms that every human being is entitled to, regardless of … Read more