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Vasco da Gama: The Portuguese Explorer Who Opened the Sea Route to India Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer, is renowned for his groundbreaking voyage to India in 1497-1499, marking a pivotal moment in global history. This journey not only opened a direct sea route to the East, bypassing the traditional land routes controlled by … Read more
Administrative changes after 1858 The Revolt of 1857 gave a severe jolt to the British administration in India and made its re-organization inevitable. The Government of India’s structure and policies underwent significant changes in the decades following the Revolt. Changes in Administration By the Act of Parliament of 1858, the power to govern … Read more
The Crown Rule: A Century of British Imperialism in India (1858-1947) The British East India Company’s rule over India, marked by its exploitative practices and the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, led to a significant shift in power. The Crown Rule, established in 1858, ushered in a new era of direct British administration, lasting for nearly … Read more
The Company Rule: A Legacy of Exploitation and Resistance (1773 â 1858) The British East India Company’s rise to power in India, culminating in the establishment of the Company Rule (1773 â 1858), marked a pivotal chapter in the history of the subcontinent. This period witnessed a complex interplay of political, economic, and social forces, … Read more
Army Army fulfilled four important functions: Instrument to conquer Indian powers Defended the British Empire in India against foreign rivals Safe-guarded against internal revolt Chief instrument for extending and defending the British Empire in Asia and Africa. Bulk of the army consisted of Indians. In 1857, of the total strength of 311400, about 265900 were … Read more
Changes in Administrative structure during British period In the beginning, the Company left the administration of its possessions in India in Indian hands, confining its activities to supervision. But soon found `that British aims were not adequately served by following old methods of administration. Consequently, the Company took all aspects of administration in … Read more
Saadat Khan: The Architect of Awadh’s Rise Saadat Khan, a figure of immense historical significance, played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of Awadh, a region that would later become the independent kingdom of Oudh. His reign, though brief, marked a turning point in the history of the region, laying the foundation for its … Read more
Francisco de Almeida: The First Viceroy of Portuguese India Francisco de Almeida, a Portuguese nobleman and military commander, holds a significant place in the annals of Portuguese history. He is best known as the first Viceroy of Portuguese India, a position he held from 1505 to 1509. His tenure was marked by both triumphs and … Read more
The Government of India Act (1858): A Turning Point in British Rule The Government of India Act of 1858, also known as the India Act of 1858, marked a significant turning point in the history of British rule in India. This legislation, enacted in the wake of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, fundamentally altered the … Read more