Indian History Notes

Mansabdari System was the bureaucratic administration system of the Mughal Rulers in India. What does the term ‘Mansab’ mean? The bureaucratic administration of Mughals in India was based on a system called Mansabdari System. Those nobles who joined Mughal service were enrolled as mansabdars. IAS Officer of the Modern Era vs Mansabdar of the Mughal Era https://youtu.be/h-2d66m5qyU For … [Read more...] about Mansabdari System – Explained in Layman’s Terms

What are trade unions or labour unions? What are the new reforms introduced in the labour domain? In a globalised world, it is equally important to protect the interests of workers along with that of industrialists. At a time when the Government of India is trying to bring many labour reforms, it is important to know the history of labour unions, popularly known as trade unions. What are … [Read more...] about Trade Unions – The History of Labour Unions in India

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a senior leader of Indian National Congress and a prominent figure in the Indian Freedom Struggle, who later became India's first Deputy Prime Minister and first Home Minister. Sardar Patel's contribution in integrating 565 princely states into a newly independent India is unforgettable. In this post on Sardar Patel - who is popularly known as the Iron Man of India - … [Read more...] about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – Biography, Facts, Life, and Contributions to Modern India

India is known for its rich cultural legacy. Performing arts like classical dances are integral parts of Indian culture. This is a mega-post which cover the details of all classical dances in India. Origin of classical dances Most of the classical dance forms originated in temples. Worshipping was the main aim. Although every dance form evolved from different regions, their roots are the same. … [Read more...] about Classical Dances of India: Everything you need to know about

During the first half of the eighteenth century, the boundaries of the Mughal Empire were reshaped by the emergence of a number of independent kingdoms. In this post, we will read about the emergence of new political groups in the subcontinent during the first half of the eighteenth century – roughly from 1707, when Aurangzeb died, till the third battle of Panipat in 1761. The Mughal … [Read more...] about Medieval India: 18th Century Political Formations (NCERT)

The frontiers separating regions have evolved over time are still changing. What we understand as regional cultures today are often the product of complex processes of intermixing of local traditions with ideas from other parts of the subcontinent. In this post, let us quickly go through some of the regional cultures of India during the medieval period. Kerala: The Cheras and Malayalam The … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Regional Cultures (NCERT)

We have already posted about the major kingdoms and tribals societies in Medieval India. In this post let's see in detail the devotional paths followed by people during the medieval period - Bhakitsm, Sufism, and Sikhism. Brahminism vs Buddhism/Jainism vs Devotional Paths (Bhakitsm, Sufism, and Sikhism) Brahminism based on caste-system was prominent during the Medieval period. But there was … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Bhaktism, Sufism and Sikhism (NCERT)

In this article on Medieval India, we plan to cover the topic ‘Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities’. One of the major reference material for this post is NCERT History text for Class 7 (Our past -1). The main points from the chapters are compiled below. These points might come quite handy during the preparation of Prelims and Mains to get a quick grasp of the subject. Different kinds of … [Read more...] about Medieval India: Tribes, Nomads, and Settled Communities (NCERT)