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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Independence of India Act, 1947
Introduction The Independence of India Act, 1947 was passed by the British Parliament on 18 July 1947 and came into effect on 15 August 1947. This Act marked the end of British rule in India and led to the partition of India into two independent nations: India and Pakistan. Key Provisions of the Act Significance […]
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Glacial Landforms
What are Glaciers? Types of Glaciers Landforms Created by Glacial Erosion 1. U-Shaped Valleys 2. Cirques 3. Aretes 4. Horns 5. U-shaped Valleys 5. Hanging Valleys 6. Fjords Glacial Depositional Landforms 1. Moraines 2. Drumlin 3. Esker 4. Erratics 4. Outwash Plains Comparison Table (Erosional vs. Depositional Landforms) Erosional Landforms Depositional Landforms Cirque (Cirque) Moraine […]
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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Scindias (1731–1947)
The Scindias (also spelled Shindes) were a powerful Maratha dynasty that ruled Gwalior and North India. Originally military commanders under the Peshwas, they later established an independent state in Gwalior. The Scindias played a key role in the Maratha Empire, Anglo-Maratha Wars, and Indian history until 1947. Basic Information on the Scindias Founding of the […]
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 […]