The Madras Presidency was one of the three major British Presidencies in colonial India, alongside Bengal Presidency and Bombay Presidency. It was established in 1653 and remained a key administrative division of British India until 1947. This blog covers the history, administration, geography, significance, and MCQs on the Madras Presidency for UPSC, Judiciary Exams, SSC, […]
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The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817–1818) led to the decisive defeat of the Maratha Confederacy by the British East India Company, resulting in the end of the Maratha Empire, the annexation of territories, and the establishment of British dominance in India.
The Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1805) involved the British East India Company and Maratha Confederacy, leading to British dominance over India. Key battles occurred, and treaties surrendered significant territories to the British, ending Maratha independence.
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Rakhigarhi
1. Introduction 2. Key Features of Rakhigarhi ✔ Largest IVC Site: ✔ Well-Planned Urban Settlement: ✔ Agriculture & Economy: ✔ Artefacts & Burial Practices: 3. Important Discoveries at Rakhigarhi 4. Why is Rakhigarhi Important? 5. Subjective Questions for Exams Sure! Here are some objective questions added to your document: 6. Objective Questions for Exams Conclusion […]
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Cabinet Mission Plan
Introduction ✔ Date Announced: March 1946✔ Sent by: British Government✔ Objective: To discuss and plan the transfer of power from British rule to Indian leadership.✔ Members: Background ✔ World War II Ended (1945): Britain was financially weak and wanted to exit India.✔ Growing Political Tensions: Main Proposals of the Cabinet Mission Plan 1. Rejection of […]
Introduction ✔ Date: August 8, 1942✔ Location: Bombay (now Mumbai)✔ Leader: Mahatma Gandhi✔ Slogan: “Do or Die”✔ Objective: Immediate end of British rule in India✔ Also Known As: Bharat Chhodo Andolan✔ Significance: It was a mass civil disobedience movement. It became the final major campaign against British rule. Background of the Quit India Movement ✔ […]
Introduction ✔ Date: March 23, 1940✔ Location: Lahore, British India✔ Event: Passed during the All India Muslim League session at Minto Park, Lahore (now Iqbal Park, Pakistan).✔ Significance: It laid the foundation for the demand for a separate Muslim state, later leading to the creation of Pakistan in 1947. Background ✔ Failure of the Congress-Muslim […]
The Government of India Act, 1935 was the largest constitutional reform introduced by the British in India before independence. It was also the most comprehensive reform. It provided a framework for provincial autonomy and laid the foundation for India’s future democratic structure. 1. Background & Reasons for the Act ✔ Failure of Government of India […]
The Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) was a non-violent civil disobedience movement. It was led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930. The protest targeted the British salt monopoly. It was a crucial event in India’s struggle for independence and a key part of the Civil Disobedience Movement. 1. Background & Causes ✔ British Salt Monopoly – The […]
The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922) was the first mass civil disobedience movement led by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule. It aimed to boycott British institutions, goods, and services while promoting self-rule (Swaraj). 1. Background & Causes ✔ Rowlatt Act (1919) → Allowed imprisonment without trial, leading to nationwide protests.✔ Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (April 13, 1919) → […]