The Maratha Empire and the British East India Company engaged in three territorial conflicts in India known as the Anglo-Maratha Wars. What were the reasons for the Three Anglo-Maratha wars? What were their outcomes? What were the reasons for the defeat of the Marathas? Read the article to know more … [Read more...] about Anglo-Maratha Wars
Indian History Notes
Anglo-Sikh Wars
In the early nineteenth century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh expanded and solidified the Sikh state of Punjab as British-controlled territories were inadvertently brought closer to Punjab's borders through conquest or annexation. Who was Maharaja Ranjit Singh? What was the reason for the Anglo-Sikh wars? … [Read more...] about Anglo-Sikh Wars
Basavanna: Renowned Social Reformer
Who is Basavanna? What are his contributions? Read further to know more On May 3, 2022, the nation celebrated the birth anniversary of Basavanna or Basaveshwara. He is also known as Bhakti Bhandari (literally, the treasurer of devotion). About Basavanna Basavanna, also known as Basaveshwara, … [Read more...] about Basavanna: Renowned Social Reformer
Persian Literature
Persian literature is one of the earliest literature in the world. It goes back more than 2.5 millennia. How does Persian literature flourishes in India's past? Read here to know more details. Its origins can be traced back to Greater Iran, which includes the modern-day nations of Iran, Iraq, … [Read more...] about Persian Literature
Tebhaga Movement
It was the most intense peasant revolution in Indian history. On the eve of Bengal's division and India's independence, there was a violent peasant rebellion. Literally, Tebhaga means "three shares of the crop." The Tebhaga movement was the movement of sharecroppers (tenants). Two-thirds of … [Read more...] about Tebhaga Movement
Vijayanagara Art and Architecture
How were the Art and Architecture of Vijayanagara special? What were their distinct characteristics? Read the article to know more about Vijayanagara Art and Architecture. The Vijayanagara emperors presided as Lord Virupaksha's representatives. They used the immense riches and resources they had … [Read more...] about Vijayanagara Art and Architecture
Sanskrit Literature
Sanskrit is an ancient language that comprises various forms of poetry, drama, and narrative prose. How does Vedic literature differ from classical Sanskrit literature? What are the major contributions of the Sanskrit language to ancient Indian literature? Read here to know more about Sanskrit … [Read more...] about Sanskrit Literature
Doctrine of Lapse
Who was Lord Dalhousie and what was the Doctrine of Lapse? Which states were annexed using the Doctrine Of Lapse? Read the article to learn more about the Doctrine Of Lapse. The British East India Company used the doctrine of lapse, which was regarded as an expropriation and annexation tactic, to … [Read more...] about Doctrine of Lapse
Lucknow Pact
The All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress agreed to the Lucknow Pact in Lucknow in December 1916. What was the background for such a pact? what was its nature? What were the results of the pact? Read further to know more about the Lucknow Pact. The All India Muslim League and … [Read more...] about Lucknow Pact
Kakatiya Architecture: The Ramappa Temple and Key Features
Why Kakatiya dynasty and Kakatiya Architecture are famous nowadays? What are the key features of Kakatiya Architecture? Learn all about the Kakatiya dynasty and the famous Ramappa Temple. The Kakatiya dynasty ruled most of the eastern Deccan region between the 12th and 14th centuries. Kakatiya … [Read more...] about Kakatiya Architecture: The Ramappa Temple and Key Features
