Subhas Chandra Bose The appearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Indian National Army (I.N.A) in Indian politics was like the flaming sword of Indian struggle for independence. Subhas Chandra Bose (Netaji) was born on 23rd January 1897 A.D. at Cuttack. A freedom fighter of his caliber and … [Read more...]
Brief note on Rowlatt Act, 1919
During the 1st World War, Indians started revolution and movements for forming self-Government. To subdue these movements, the British Government appreciated Justice Sidney Rowlatt. The lawyer Sir S.A.T. Rowlatt formed a five members ‘Sedition Commission’ to tackle these movements and revolts. It … [Read more...]
Brief note on Vernacular Press Act
The press became a powerful weapon in building the feeling of Nationalism in India. So Lord Amherst imposed restrictions on the Press in 1823 A.D. It was enacted very strictly in 1878 A.D. by Lord Lytton. He imposed some conditions by passing the ‘Vernacular Press Act 1878 A.D.”. The condition … [Read more...]
Summary of Quit India Movement by Gandhi
On 26th April, 1942 Gandhiji wrote an essay on ‘Quit India’ in the ‘Harijan Patrika’. On 14th July, 1942 A.D. the ‘Congress Working Committee’ in the ‘Wardha Session’ accepted Gandhiji’s proposals. Finally they adopted it formally on the 8th August 1942 A.D. and planned to start up the movement from … [Read more...]
Independence and Partition of India
Independence and Partition of India This article discusses about various aspects leading to the partition and independence of India. It includes the C.R. Formula, Wavell Plan, Simla Conference, Cabinet Mission's Plan, Interim Government, and Mount Battern Plan leading to the Partition and … [Read more...]
British Education Policy in India
British Education Policy in India This article on British education policies in India discusses about the Charter Act, Macaulay minutes, Magna Carta and Hunter Commission. Charter Act of 1813 A.D. Warren Hastings formed ‘The Calcutta Madrasa’ with the request of the Muslims in 1781. Sir William … [Read more...]
History of Indian National Congress
History of Indian National Congress The origin of the Indian National Congress was not an accidental event. Though it is commonly believed that Mr. A.O. Hume was the ‘father of Indian National Congress’, but there are many other opinions as regards the genesis of the Congress. Safety valve … [Read more...]
Militant Nationalism in India
The early twenty years of India national movement from 1885-1905 A.D. was moderate and it frustrated the Indians. So, militant nationalism developed in India. Traditional Hindu Philosophy helped the development of this nationalism. Balgangadhar Tilak of Maharashtra, Lala Lajpat Rai of Punjab, … [Read more...]
Significance of Swadeshi Movement
The Swadeshi Movement had deep rooted effect on the national life. The significance of Swadeshi Movement were: Swadeshi Movement brought a new dimension to the Indian freedom movement. The terrorist secret societies like ‘Anushilon Samity’ and ‘Jugantar Dal’ got their chances of rising. … [Read more...]
Contribution of Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the great social reformer and maker of modern India was born at Radhanagar in Hooghly in a famous Brahmin family. He was educated at Patna and Benaras. There he learnt English, Greek, Latin and Sanskrit. The contribution of Raja Ram Mohan Roy as a social reformer is … [Read more...]
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