Chapter 33 : Governor Generals during British India List
Chapter 33 : Governor Generals during British India List Governor of Bengal: Robert Clive Robert Clive played a significant role in the East India Company gaining control over Bengal, which…
Chapter 32 : Indian National Movement Phases ( 1857 to 1947 )
Chapter 32 : Indian National Movement Phases ( 1857 to 1947 ) Indian National Movement The Indian National Movement, a watershed moment in India’s history, reflects the emergence of Indian…
Chapter 31 : Revolutionary Movement In India
Chapter 31 : Revolutionary Movement In India The revolutionary movement in India for the freedom struggle The First Case: Chapekar Brothers (1897) The first political assassination of a British officer…
Chapter 30 : Important Personalities
Chapter 30 : Important Personalities Introduction India as a country is vast, and many personalities are involved in it. Leaders have played an important role in our history and the struggle for…
Chapter 29 : Socio-Religious Reform Movement (SRRM)
Chapter 29 : Socio-Religious Reform Movement (SRRM) Introduction Social and religious reform movements occurred throughout all Indian communities. They fought against intolerance, superstition, and the power of the clergy elite. They campaigned…
Chapter 28 : Development of Indian Press
Chapter 28 : Development of Indian Press Introduction During the colonial period, the British are credited with introducing independent press or participatory journalism in India. However, the British administration made a greater effort…
Chapter 27 : Development of Education During British Rule
Chapter 27 : Development of Education During British Rule Introduction Under British rule, modern education began in India. Prior to the arrival of the British, India had its own educational systems,…
Chapter 26 : Development of Civil Services
Chapter 26 : Development of Civil Services Introduction The civil service system introduced in India by the East India Company for the benefit of its commercial affairs evolved into well-structured…
Chapter 25 : Administrative changes after 1857
Chapter 25 : Administrative changes after 1857 Introduction In 1858, an Act of Parliament transferred control of the East India Company to the British Crown. Previously, authority over India had…
Chapter 24 : Revolt of 1857
Chapter 24 : Revolt of 1857 Introduction The Revolt Of 1857 was a major uprising in India between 1857–58 against the unjust rule of the British East India Company. The…
Chapter 23 : Administration Before 1857
Chapter 23 : Administration Before 1857 Introduction Before 1857, India was primarily under the control of the British East India Company, which gradually expanded its influence over various regions. The…
Chapter 22 : British Expansion in India
Chapter 22 : British Expansion in India The British, who came to India for trade, eventually became India’s political masters. The entire Indian subcontinent was brought under British control from the…
Chapter 21 : Advent of Europeans in India
Chapter 21 : Advent of Europeans in India Introduction The history of modern India may be traced back to the advent of Europeans to India. The trade routes between India and Europe were…
Chapter 20 : Bhakti & Sufi Movement
Chapter 20 : Bhakti & Sufi Movement Bhakti Movement It was a religious reform movement during medieval times which emphasized single-minded intense devotion to God. Bhakti movement was based on the doctrine…
Chapter 19 : Regional States in the Medieval Period
Chapter 19 : Regional States in the Medieval Period The regional states emerged as a result of the decline of the Mughal empire. They were the Mughal provinces that turned…
Chapter 18 : Vijaynagara Empire
Chapter 18 : Vijaynagara Empire It was founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka (with the blessings of Guru Vidyaranya) of the Sangama dynasty who originally served under the Kakatiya rulers of Warangal.Harihara and Bukka are two brothers and served…
Chapter 17 : The Maratha and Other Indian States and Society in the 18th Century
Chapter 17 : The Maratha and Other Indian States and Society in the 18th Century The ruins of the Mughal Empire and its political system gave rise to a slew of independent…
Chapter 16 : Mughal Empire (1526-40 and 1555-1857)
Chapter 16 : Mughal Empire (1526-40 and 1555-1857) The Mughals were descendants of two great lineages of rulers. Babur: founder of the Mughal Empire in India was related to Timur from…
Chapter 15 : Delhi Sultanate (1206 – 1526 AD )
Chapter 15 : Delhi Sultanate (1206 – 1526 AD ) The Delhi Sultanate was a 320-year-long Islamic empire based in Delhi that ruled over large parts of South Asia. Following the Ghurid…
Chapter 14: Early Muslim Invasion
Chapter 14: Early Muslim Invasion The first Muslim Invasion of India was by the Arabs, led by Muhammad Bin Qasim. It occurred in 711 AD and resulted in Sind’s conquest. The first Turkish invasion of India was led…