Introduction The political agitation in India was mounting every day. It was an alarming sign because once the forces went out of control the 1857 history could have easily been repeated. The Prime Minister of United Kingdom, therefore, at once announced that a team of three Cabinet Ministers … [Read more...]
Brief History of Home Rule League Movement
Home Rule League Movement Introduction: The Surat Congress led to the split of the Indian National Congress. It affected the national movement which lost momentum. But the World War I offered an opportunity for the union of the Extremists and the Moderates. As a result, the national movement was … [Read more...]
Early life of Balaji Bajirao (Maratha Peshwa)
Balaji Bajirao When Bajirao died, his eldest son Balaji Bajirao, also known as Nana Saheb, had not reached the age of nineteen. But Shahu treated all posts as hereditary and as far as possible he usually preferred to appoint the legal heir of a deceased official. By this practice, he strengthened … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Non-cooperation Movement Failed in India
Introduction: Gandhiji moved his resolution on non-cooperation movement in a special session of the Congress held in Calcutta in September 1920. In its annual session at Nagpur in December, the Congress confirmed a resolution. The resolution stated, ‘The only effectual means to vindicate the … [Read more...]
Shahji Bhonsle (Father of Shivaji Maharaj)
Shahji Bhonsle Shahji Bhonsle (also Shahji Raje Bhonsle, Shahaji Raje Bhonsle) was the father of Shivaji Maharaj. He was the first to raise the prestige of Bhonsle family ( to which Shivaji Maharaj belongs) to acquire military distinction. Shahji acquired practical experience of war under his … [Read more...]
Brief History of Jaunpur Sultanate
Brief History of Jaunpur Sultanate Early History: The city of Jaunpur was founded by Firuz Shah. His successor, Mahmud Tughlaq, entrusted the government of his eastern dominions to a powerful eunuch noble named Sarwar, who bore the title of Khwaja Jahan. Thus Khawaja Jahan became the ‘Lord of … [Read more...]
Brief History of Sangama Dynasty
Sangama Dynasty Harihara I and his brother Bukka I, were the founders of Sangma dynasty. The dynasty named after their father whose name was "Sangama". Harihara I was crowned king of the new kingdom of Hampi (Hastinavati) in 1336. Harihara and his brother brought under their control almost the … [Read more...]
Brief History of Mother Teresa
Brief History of Mother Teresa Agnes Gonxha Bejaxhiu who became known as Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, a small town in Albania (Yugoslavia) on 27 August, 1910. She was an illustratious lady who dedicated herself to the service of suffering humanity. When she was only 18, she came over to India … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Why the Mughal Empire Declined in India
Decline of Mughal Empire Introduction: Towards the end of Aurangzeb’s reign the Mughal empire began to show signs of weakness. Revolts took place here and there. And after Aurangzeb’s death in 1707 the process of decline set afoot. The top 6 reasons for the decline and downfall of Mughal Empire … [Read more...]
6 Reasons Why the Mughal Empire Declined in India
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