Understand the history of British expansion in modern India. How did the British who came to India for trade become the rulers of territories? There had been trading relations between India and the west from ancient times itself (land route). However, in 1453, the Ottoman Turks captured … [Read more...] about The British Expansion in India – East India Company, Presidencies, Governor-generals, and Battles
Indian History Notes
India in 1750 – Decline of the Mughal Empire, Rule of Later Mughals, and Emergence of Successor States
India in the 1750s saw the decline of the Mughal Empire and the emergence of Successor States. Until 1707, almost the whole of India was under the direct control of the Mughals. The Mughal rulers who came to power after the death of Aurangzeb (1707), are known as the later Mughals. Later … [Read more...] about India in 1750 – Decline of the Mughal Empire, Rule of Later Mughals, and Emergence of Successor States
How to Study Modern Indian History for UPSC?
How to learn Modern Indian History in less than 30 days for the UPSC Exam? Indian History is a vast topic that can be broadly divided into three - (1) Ancient India (2) Medieval India (3) Modern India. Each of these three sub-topics is also extensive in nature and generally require years of … [Read more...] about How to Study Modern Indian History for UPSC?
Bodhisattva: Enlightened beings who delay entering paradise to help others
UPSC has been constantly asking questions from Buddhism and Jainism. With regard to Buddhism, the focus has shifted to concepts like Bodhisattvas. Following is a brief idea about Bodhisattvas to help students attempt UPSC CSE questions related to it. Bodhisattva is an important concept in … [Read more...] about Bodhisattva: Enlightened beings who delay entering paradise to help others
Coinage of India: Coins used in Ancient India
The study of coinage in history is called numismatics. This article is an attempt to capture the significant evolutionary changes the ancient Indian coinage experienced. The beginning of ancient Indian coinage can be traced between 1st millennium BCE to 6th Century BCE. This stage comprised of … [Read more...] about Coinage of India: Coins used in Ancient India
GI Tags India: State-wise Compilation with Photos (Video Series)
ClearIAS has produced a video series on GI Tags in India. A GI Tag (geographical indication) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess a reputation that is due to that origin. For example, Kashmir Pashmina. ClearIAS Video-Series on GI Tags in India … [Read more...] about GI Tags India: State-wise Compilation with Photos (Video Series)
Crossroads 1960-1970: Learn History by Inter-Linking
Crossroads 1960-1970 is the second part of the video series "Crossroads" by ClearIAS. In this video series, we help students to learn history by inter-linking it with different subjects. This video under the program Crossroads focuses on the period between 1960-1970. After having a ride into the … [Read more...] about Crossroads 1960-1970: Learn History by Inter-Linking
Crossroads 1945-1960: Learn History by Inter-Linking
Crossroads is a video-series by ClearIAS in which we try to help students learn different subjects by inter-linking. Crossroads 1945-1960 is the first part of the series. In this new learning initiative, Crossroads, ClearIAS will teach you how to memorize different subjects like Indian … [Read more...] about Crossroads 1945-1960: Learn History by Inter-Linking
ClearIAS Starts ‘Crossroads’ – Learn by Inter-Linking
ClearIAS has started a new video series - Crossroads. This initiative discusses how to learn different subjects by inter-linking. We all learn and memorize by inter-linking. However, only a few people have understood the real power of inter-connecting subjects. If properly utilized, the … [Read more...] about ClearIAS Starts ‘Crossroads’ – Learn by Inter-Linking
Mansabdari System – Explained in Layman’s Terms
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 … [Read more...] about Mansabdari System – Explained in Layman’s Terms
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