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...]
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...]
Non-cooperation Movement: Introduction, Causes, Result and Importance
Introduction: A new chapter in the history of India’s struggle for independence was opened with the non-cooperation movement in 1920. Based on the principles of non-violence and boycott, this movement was launched formally on August 1, 1920. What was the Non-Cooperation Movement? Non-cooperation … [Read more...]