The late nineteenth century saw the emergence of Indian nationalism. Indians felt like one and they tried to overthrow the foreign rule. This led to the Indian freedom struggle and finally independence. Read to know about the exciting history of India's struggle for independence. In the 6-part … [Read more...] about India’s Struggle for Independence: Indian Freedom Movement
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Socio-Religious Movements in India
Various socio-religious movements in British India not only reformed Indians but also led to the rise of nationalism in India. Read to know more about the various social and religious movements which transformed Indian society in the nineteenth and twentieth century. In the 6-part framework to … [Read more...] about Socio-Religious Movements in India
Popular Uprisings and Revolts against the British
The changes introduced by the British resulted in many uprisings and revolts against the British. Read here to learn more about the popular uprisings and revolts against the British. In the 6-part framework to study modern Indian History, we have so far covered: India in 1750. British … [Read more...] about Popular Uprisings and Revolts against the British
The Changes introduced by the British in India
Once the British gained power, She introduced many changes in the Economic, Political, and Social spheres. Learn more. We have seen that India in the 1750s saw the decline of the Mughal Empire and the emergence of Successor States. The British who came to India for trade become the rulers of … [Read more...] about The Changes introduced by the British in India
The British Expansion in India – East India Company, Presidencies, Governor-generals, and Battles
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 (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
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 the 1st millennium BCE to the 6th Century BCE. This stage … [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. This is a state-wise compilation of GI-Tags. Read more. India now has more than 300 GI Tags. 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 … [Read more...] about GI Tags India: State-wise Compilation with Photos (Video Series)
