Indian History Notes

Dayanand Saraswati spent 15 years traveling as a hermit in quest of the truth. Later, he started following Mathura's blind sage Virajanand Dandeesha. Have you read about the life of Dayanand Saraswati in detail? What were his religious ideologies? Read further to know more. More than just a … [Read more...] about Dayanand Saraswati

GoI (Government of India) Act 1935 was the result of the Third Round Table Conference (RTC), held in November 1932. The third RTC was held again without the participation of Congress. The British parliament enacted the GoI Act in 1935, and it went into effect in 1937. It was based on a report … [Read more...] about GoI Act 1935: Features and Limitations

The GoI (Government of India) Act 1919 was an act of the British Parliament which was first announced in 1918. In 1917, for the first time, the British Government declared that its objective was to gradually introduce reforms and responsible government in India, but as an integral part of the … [Read more...] about GoI Act 1919: Montagu-Chelmsford Reform

Numerous socio-religious reformers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have put tremendous efforts into building a socially awakened India. Jyotirao Phule was one such reformer whose efforts in fighting against the caste system are remembered till date.  The world-renowned political … [Read more...] about Jyotirao Phule

Mother Teresa or Saint Teresa of Calcutta was an Albanian-Indian, Roman Catholic missionary who worked in Bengal for the majority of her life. Her mission was to help the suffering of humanity. Read here to know more about the life of Saint Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha … [Read more...] about Mother Teresa

It is important to know about the fight of Sree Narayana Guru against the caste system for social equality in the caste-ridden Kerala society of the 19th and 20th centuries. Read this Article to know more about Guru and his message to the world. In 1888, back in a day when only Brahmins were … [Read more...] about Sree Narayana Guru

The Adi Shankaracharya story is a remarkable saga of travel and adventure, philosophical inquiry, and conflicts in faith. Know more about him. Adi Shankaracharya is most known for his systematic reviews and commentaries on ancient Indian texts. What are his philosophies and contributions? All … [Read more...] about Adi Shankaracharya: Prominent Bhakti Saint

Guru Nanak Dev is one of the most revered Guru because of his noble teachings. This article takes you through the biography, teachings of Guru Nanak Dev. Do you know that Sikhism is based on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev? He is not just a spiritual master, but also a philosopher, poet, … [Read more...] about Guru Nanak Dev: First Guru of Sikhism

Indian theatre has existed for almost 5000 years. Sanskrit theatre, which first appeared sometime in the second century BC, was the earliest type of Indian theatre. Read more to find a one-stop solution for theatre forms in India. Classical Sanskrit Theatre The Sanskrit word "nataka" derives from … [Read more...] about Indian Theatre Forms

Are you curious to find out more about the significant but unsung women freedom fighters who influenced the Indian National Movement? To learn more, keep reading. A topic for the UPSC Mains 2021 Essay exam was "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world." The topic's main draw was women's … [Read more...] about Women Freedom Fighters: The Unsung Heroines