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Persian and Greek Invasions of Ancient India

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Updated on 18-Dec-2023 16:14:08

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Introduction The Persian and Greek Invasion was one of the key historical places in ancient India. The former group took the charge to invade India, and later by the latter. Image 1 − India under Maurya rule c. 250 BCE India had a huge diversity in terms of ... Read More

Provincial Kingdoms of Medieval India (Part 2)

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Updated on 18-Dec-2023 16:12:07

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Introduction Provincial Kingdoms of Medieval India were aroused in the wake of the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate in various parts of India. The major kingdoms that emerged after the disintegration of the Delhi Sultanate include the Vijayanagara and Bahmani kingdoms. Image 1 − Map of the Delhi ... Read More

Rashtrakutas (755 – 975 AD)

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Updated on 18-Dec-2023 16:11:11

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Introduction: Founder of Rashtrakutas The dynasty of Rashtrakuta was founded by an eminent ruler Dantivarman or Dantidurga from 735–756. All territories that were located between Godavari and Vima were captured by Dantivarman. The kingdoms that were captured by Dantivarman included − Kalinga Kosala Kanchi SrisrilM alava and Lata. ... Read More

Ryotwari and Mahalwari Systems of Land Revenue

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Updated on 18-Dec-2023 16:09:39

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Introduction The Ryotwari and Mahalwari System of Land Revenue was featured during the period of pre-independent India by the Britishers. The primary motive of the Britishers were to earn enormous money by exploiting the Indian people. The two revenue taxes were one type of policy to collect the money. The ... Read More

Swami Vivekananda

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Updated on 18-Dec-2023 16:07:27

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Introduction Swami Vivekananda was the most eminent and memorable leader who leads the Indian youth spiritually. He was affected by the culture of both India and Western. The belief in his mind about the worship of God and religion often conflicted. He always remained a free thinker and his thinking ... Read More

Swaraj Party

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Updated on 18-Dec-2023 16:06:06

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Introduction Swaraj Party was established by Motilal Nehru and C. R. Das. A revolution was needed in the political history of India as the people of India were so much oppressed due to the violence of the British Government. The Swaraj Party formed after many vital events happened in India ... Read More

The Bengal Famine of 1770

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Updated on 18-Dec-2023 16:05:04

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Introduction The Bengal Famine of 1770 was one of the horrific events that took place between 1769 and 1773. The absurd increase in the Diwani Rights is considered one of the major reasons for this famine, which killed nearly 10 million people. This catastrophic event also touched the boundaries of ... Read More

The First and Second Anglo-Mysore Wars

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Updated on 18-Dec-2023 15:59:35

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Introduction There were four main wars fought between the Mysore rulers and the British. The first Anglo-Mysore war had occurred between 1767 and 1769; whereas, the second war happened between 1780 and 1784. The kingdom of Mysore has come out as one of the most powerful empires. ... Read More

The First Anglo-Sikh War

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Updated on 18-Dec-2023 15:58:04

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Introduction The First Anglo-Sikh War took place between the Britishers and Sikh Army. Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a valour ruler at that point of time, was running the Sikh Kingdom from the front. On the other side, the British India was also doing better under the umbrella of the East ... Read More

The First Carnatic War

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Updated on 18-Dec-2023 15:55:02

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Introduction The First Carnatic War took place from 1746 and continued till 1748. This war occurred between the French and English for the purpose of expanding their territory in India. The conflict began over the control of both companies on the land, respectively on their trading posts. In the ... Read More

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