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….
Introduction The decade of the 1940s was one of the most turbulent and transformative phases in the history of modern India. It was the decade that witnessed the end of nearly two centuries of British colonial rule and the birth of two sovereign states — India and Pakistan. However, the process of this transfer of…
Introduction The Revolt of 1857, often referred to as the First War of Indian Independence, stands as a watershed event in the history of colonial India. It was not a sudden outburst of discontent but the culmination of a long process of resistance against British rule that had been growing for nearly a century. From…
Introduction Among the British viceroys who governed India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Lord George Nathaniel Curzon (Viceroy of India, 1899–1905) stands as one of the most controversial and consequential figures. His tenure marked a critical turning point in the history of British India. A man of immense intelligence and administrative skill,…
Introduction The Indian freedom struggle was not a spontaneous outburst but the culmination of a long and organized process of political awakening, social consciousness, and national unity. The foundation of this grand movement was laid by the Moderates, the early leaders of the Indian National Congress (INC), who worked tirelessly between 1885 and 1905 to…
The Great Depression of 1929 was one of the most devastating economic crises in modern history, affecting countries across the world. While it originated in the United States with the stock market crash of October 1929, its effects quickly spread, causing widespread unemployment, trade collapse, and financial instability. The economic downturn had severe consequences, not…
Economic crises have historically had far-reaching effects, and the Great Depression of 1929 was no exception. Though it originated in the United States, the economic depression had global consequences, affecting colonies like India under British rule. As a colonial economy, India was deeply integrated into the global trade system but had little control over its…
The Non-Cooperation Movement of the 1920s was one of the earliest mass movements led by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule in India. Launched in response to the oppressive policies of the British government, especially the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the repressive Rowlatt Act, the movement aimed to bring about self-governance through nonviolent resistance. It played…
The Salt March of 1930, also known as the Dandi March, was one of the most significant episodes in India’s struggle for independence. Led by Mahatma Gandhi, this nonviolent protest against British salt monopoly galvanized the masses and exposed the exploitative nature of colonial rule. The march was not merely an act of civil disobedience…
Introduction ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’ is one of the most significant works in Indian economic history. This book, written by Dadabhai Naoroji in 1901, played a crucial role in exposing the economic exploitation of India under British rule. Naoroji, who is often referred to as the Grand Old Man of India, was a…