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Defying Barriers of Age, Gender and Religion: Indian Women as Torchbearers of the Freedom Struggle

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Introduction The Indian struggle for freedom was not merely a political movement against colonial rule; it was a social revolution that challenged deeply entrenched hierarchies of gender, age, class, caste, and religion. In this transformative process, Indian women emerged as powerful torchbearers, defying centuries of patriarchal restrictions and social conservatism. From royal palaces to village…

Foreigners Who Made India Their Homeland: Their Role in the Indian Freedom Struggle

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Introduction The Indian struggle for freedom was not only a movement led by Indians but also a universal fight against colonialism, imperialism, and injustice. While the leadership and mass participation were overwhelmingly Indian, several foreigners chose India as their homeland, emotionally, intellectually, and politically. They identified themselves with India’s aspirations and actively participated in its…

Economic Policies of the British in India: A Critical Examination (Mid-18th Century to 1947)

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Introduction The economic history of colonial India is closely intertwined with the policies and practices of the British East India Company (EIC) and later the British Crown. From the mid-18th century, following the Battle of Plassey (1757), the British consolidated their control over vast territories of India, marking the beginning of a systematic transformation of…

The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) and the Strategic Significance of Panipat in Indian History

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Introduction The Third Battle of Panipat, fought on 14 January 1761, between the Maratha Empire and the Afghan forces led by Ahmad Shah Abdali (also known as Ahmad Shah Durrani), remains one of the most decisive and devastating battles in Indian history. It marked a turning point in the 18th-century political landscape of India, creating…

The Naval Mutiny of 1946: The Last Nail in the Coffin of British Colonial Aspirations in India

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The Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny of February 1946—often sidelined in mainstream narratives—remains one of the most decisive yet underappreciated events that accelerated the end of British colonial rule in India. Occurring in the twilight years of the empire, the uprising demonstrated a complete collapse of loyalty within the very institutions the British relied upon…

Reimagining India’s Freedom Struggle in the Absence of Mahatma Gandhi

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Introduction The achievement of Indian independence in 1947 was the result of a long, complex, and multidimensional national movement. It was shaped by diverse ideologies, mass struggles, constitutional negotiations, and revolutionary activities. Within this spectrum, Mahatma Gandhi stands out as the most influential leader, who redefined the nature, direction, and moral foundation of the movement….

Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar: Divergent Approaches, Common Goal of Uplifting the Downtrodden

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Introduction The struggle for social justice in modern India is inseparable from the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Both were towering personalities who shaped India’s socio-political landscape, particularly in relation to the condition of the oppressed communities. Although their pathways, ideological foundations, and methods differed profoundly, their ultimate commitment to uplifting…

Role of Women in the Indian Freedom Struggle, Especially During the Gandhian Phase

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Introduction The Indian freedom struggle was not merely a political movement; it was a vast socio-cultural transformation in which women emerged as dynamic participants. While women had participated in earlier regional uprisings—such as the Revolt of 1857 or tribal and peasant resistances—their involvement remained limited in scope and visibility. It was only during the Gandhian…

1857 as a Turning Point: Reassessing British Strategies and Rule in India

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The uprising of 1857—often referred to variously as the First War of Independence, Sepoy Mutiny, Great Revolt, or Rebellion of 1857—marks one of the most defining turning points in the history of British rule in India. While the revolt itself was ultimately unsuccessful in overthrowing colonial power, its impact on the administrative, political, economic, military,…

Differences in the Approach of Subhas Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Freedom Struggle

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The Indian freedom movement was not a uniform political project. It was shaped by a wide spectrum of ideologies, strategies, and personalities. Among these, Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose stand out as two towering figures—each equally committed to India’s liberation, yet dramatically different in their methods, philosophies, and interpretations of freedom. Their contrasting approaches…

Category: Modern History

Foreigners Who Made India Their Homeland: Their Role in the Indian Freedom Struggle

Economic Policies of the British in India: A Critical Examination (Mid-18th Century to 1947)

The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) and the Strategic Significance of Panipat in Indian History

The Naval Mutiny of 1946: The Last Nail in the Coffin of British Colonial Aspirations in India

Reimagining India’s Freedom Struggle in the Absence of Mahatma Gandhi

Differences in the Approach of Subhas Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Freedom Struggle

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