History

Women Freedom Fighters of India, Name, List, Role & their Contribution

The Indian freedom struggle is marked by the valiant contributions of women who played significant roles in India’s independence. Defying traditional expectations, these women emerged as leaders, fighters, strategists, and organizers, inspiring millions with their courage and dedication. Their contribution...

Schools of Indian Philosophy, Differences of Orthodox and Unorthodox

Philosophy in India emerged as an exploration of the mysteries of life and existence. It encompasses several distinct traditions of philosophical thought that originated in the Indian subcontinent. These traditions have evolved over centuries and are represented by six Schools...

Khilafat Movement in India, Causes, Date, Impact, Outcomes

Khilafat Movement in India In order to challenge British control in India, large-scale movements such as the Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) and Non-Cooperation Movement were started between 1919 and 1922. The movements established a cohesive strategy based on nonviolence and non-cooperation...

Partition of Bengal 1905 Reasons, Date, Impact and Annulment

Partition of Bengal The Bengal Presidency was geographically reorganized by British Raj authorities during the Partition of Bengal (1905). The new layout separated the primarily Hindu western districts from the primarily Muslim eastern areas. On 20 July 1905, Lord Curzon,...

First, Second and Third Round Table Conferences, Features, Impacts

Round Table Conferences 1929 saw a spike in political fervor as Gandhi called for an act of civil disobedience to protest the Simon Commission findings and Bhagat Singh detonated a bomb in Meerut. In his infamous Irwin proclamation, Viceroy Lord Irwin...

Nathuram Godse: Why did Nathuram Godse kill Gandhi?

Who is Nathuram Godse? Nathuram Godse was an Indian nationalist who was infamous for assassinating Mahatma Gandhi a revered leader in India's struggle for independence. He committed this act on January 30, 1948, when he shot Gandhi three times in the...

The Integration of Princely States After Independence, List, Map

The Integration of Princely States after Independence: A total of 565 princely states had special relationships with and recognition from the British Raj. Before India gained independence, the British made the announcement that the Princely States would no longer be...

Kuka Movement in Punjab, Founder, Objectives & Outcomes

Kuka Movement The Kuka Movement was led by the Kuka Sikhs, also known as the Namdhari Sikhs, under the leadership of Baba Ram Singh. The movement had social, religious, and political dimensions and aimed to reform Sikh society and resist...

Rise of Nationalism in India, Learn all about Indian Nationalism

Rise of Indian Nationalism in India: The rise of nationalism in India is connected with the anti-colonial movement in India. The different groups of people in India shared a sense of bond with each other due to the oppression faced...

India Independence Act 1947, History, Provision, Impact and Repeal

India Independence Act 1947: The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act of 1947, which received royal approval on July 18, 1947. India attained independence by the declaration of royal consent. According to the act, India and Pakistan would both...