Modern India

General Studies IHISTORYModern India

Warren Hastings: First Governor General of Bengal and Pioneer of British India

Warren Hastings was chosen by the British East India Company to serve as Governor of Fort William in 1772. Following

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General Studies IHISTORYModern India

The Advent of the Dutch in India

Introduction: The 17th century was a period of intense global exploration and trade expansion, marked by the emergence of powerful

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The Advent of the Portuguese in India: A Maritime Odyssey

  Introduction:  The arrival of the Portuguese in India during the Age of Discovery marked a significant chapter in world

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: The Iron Man of India

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, often referred to as the “Iron Man of India,” was a prominent figure in the country’s struggle

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Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar: A Revolutionary Leader of Tamil Nadu

  Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar, often referred to as simply “Thevar,” was a prominent and influential figure in the socio-political landscape

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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

“I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

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General Studies IHISTORYModern India

Moplah Rebellion/ Malabar Rebellion

Context: Recently, the Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR) has deferred its decision on a recommendation to remove the 1921 Malabar Rebellion (Moplah riots)

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Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle

Context: Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle’ has been unveiled in Madagascar to mark Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Mahatma Gandhi Green Triangle As part of the

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General Studies IHISTORYModern India

Dandi March (Salt March) 1930

Context: Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and all the eminent persons who Marched to Dandi (1930) in order to protest

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General Studies IHISTORYModern India

Indian Councils Act 1909/ Morley-Minto Reforms

The Indian Councils Act 1909, commonly known as the Morley–Minto or Minto–Morley Reforms, was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that brought about a limited

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