Indian National Movement

The Indian National Movement is usually divided into three phases—the early phase ( 1885-1915), militant nationalism ( 1915-1947), and the Gandhian era ( 1915-1947) . The early movement focused mainly on constitutional reforms , appeals to the British government , and raising social awareness. Early national movement ( 1885–1915) Characteristics of the initial movement 1915, … Read more

Revolt of 1857

The Revolt of 1857 , which is considered as the first organised attempt for Indian Independence or First War of Independence also called the Revolt of 1856 , was a widespread and significant rebellion in India against the British East India Company. It is sometimes called the Revolt of 1856 Sepoy Revolt Or Sepoy movement … Read more

The Battle of Plassey and Buxar

Battles of Plassey and Buxar: Decisive Battles in Indian History Plassey ( 1757) and Buxar ( 1764) were important events in the history of India in the expansion of British power. As a result of these wars, the British took control of Bengal , Bihar and Odisha and strengthened their political power in India. Battle … Read more

Arrival of The Portuguese in India

The history of the arrival of the Portuguese in India is linked to the era of exploration of sea routes during the 15th and 16th centuries. Its purpose was mainly to explore trade routes and establish control over the spice trade. Let us understand this in detail: 1. Background: Discovery of sea routes 2. Arrival … Read more

Arrival of European Colonialism

The advent of European colonialism is an important chapter in history , which had a profound impact on the political , economic , social , and cultural structures of countries in Asia , Africa , and America . To understand this, we need to look at its main aspects in detail: 1. Background and objectives … Read more

Bhakti Movement

The Bhakti movement was a major religious and social movement in India between the 7th and 17th centuries , which brought a message of new energy and equality in Hinduism. This movement started mainly from South India and gradually spread to North India. Its aim was to make devotion to God simple and accessible to … Read more

Sultans of The Deccan

Detailed introduction of the Sultan of Deccan The Deccan region has been an important landmass of the Indian subcontinent , extending over parts of present-day Maharashtra , Karnataka , Telangana , Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. This region was ruled by many powerful sultans , whose history is famous for culture , architecture , and … Read more

Maratha Empire

The Maratha Empire is an important chapter in the history of India , which had a profound impact on Indian politics , culture and society in the 17th and 18th centuries. The empire was founded in 1674 by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and expanded from South India to Northern India. The Maratha Empire earned fame for … Read more

Rajput Era

The Rajput period is an important era of Indian history , which is seen as a link between ancient and medieval India. This period extended from approximately 7th to 12th century. During this period, Rajputs ruled over a large part of the Indian subcontinent and left a deep mark in history with their social , … Read more

Puducherry

Puducherry , formerly known as Pondicherry , is a union territory of India. It is located on the south – eastern coast of the country and is famous for its unique cultural heritage , French colonial history , and natural beauty. Geographical location The area of Puducherry is approximately 492 square kilometers. It is divided … Read more