Muhammad Shah Muhammad Shah (also Nasir-ud-din Muhammad Shah) sat on the throne of Mughal Emperor after the death of Rafi-ud-daulah, popularly known as Shah Jahan-II. Muhammad Shah is known by various names such as "Roshan Akhtar", "Sada Rangila", etc. Muhammad Shah was more capable than the … [Read more...]
First Round Table Conference (1930-31)
First Round Table Conference In mid-1930, the Simon Commission submitted its Report. When did the First Round Table conference held? On 12th November, 1930 the British Government convened the first Round Table Conference in London under Ramsay Macdonald’s own chairmanship. Did the Congress … [Read more...]
Personality and Character of Aurangzeb
Personality and Character of Aurangzeb Aurangzeb was the ablest among the sons of Shahjahan. His personal character was admirable and simplicity, ideal. He was head and shoulders above all his brothers in respect of self-control, gravity of temper, native genius, leadership, diplomacy, experience … [Read more...]
Brief History of Murad Bakhsh (Mughal Prince) - Youngest Son of Aurangzeb
Murad Baksh Murad Bakhsh was the youngest son of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan. He was born in 1624. In the Balkh-Badakhshan campaign, he covered himself with glory in the initial stages but incurred his father’s displeasure when he came away from there without waiting for his permission. He was … [Read more...]
Main Features of Sufism (Sufi Movement in Medieval India)
Sufism (Sufi Movement in Medieval India) Introduction: The Sufis from the liberal element in Islam and it is by their efforts that Islam has acquired some respect in India. There were many orders of the sufis which slightly differ from one another in certain matters. But there is a lot of common … [Read more...]
Growth of Nationalism in British India
It was in the mid-nineteenth century that Indians first showed signs of growth of nationalism. It was then that Indians began to feel they were one nation. Curiously, it was the British rule that roused our national sentiment. Gradually Indians began to blame the British government for their … [Read more...]
Civil Disobedience Movement: Dandi March, Gandhi-Irwin Pact and Communal Award
Civil Disobedience Movement Introduction: The Civil disobedience movement was an important part of Indian freedom movement. It was led by Mahatma Gandhi against certain laws and commands of the ruling British Government. Who started the Civil disobedience movement? In India, the Civil … [Read more...]
Brief History of Quit India Movement (August Movement)
Quit India Movement (August Movement) Introduction: The Quit India Movement, also known as 'August Movement', was a freedom movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. Date and year: It began on 8th August, 1942. Causes: The Second World War began in 1939. This War made the situation somewhat favorable … [Read more...]
Royal Indian Naval Mutiny of 1946 | Naval Revolt |Indian Navy Revolt
The Royal Indian Naval Mutiny that started on 18th February, 1946 is also known as "Naval Revolt", or "Indian Navy Revolt of 1946". The British Government put the Azad Hind Fauj officers on trial. While the trial was going on there was a general upsurge in the country. The hope of the Azad Hind … [Read more...]
Brief Information on Indian National Army (Azad-Hind Fauj)
Indian National Army (Azad-Hind Fauj) Subhas Chandra Bose led a serious armed struggle against the British during the Second World War. He formed the Forward Block (1939). He left India in 17th January 1941. A.D. He went to Kabul and from there to Germany. In 1943 he went to Japan to make an attack … [Read more...]
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