The Maratha Empire was one of the most powerful forces in Indian history, and for nearly a century, it was governed by the Peshwas. Originally, the Peshwas were the prime ministers of the Maratha kings, but over time, they took full control of the administration. From 1713 to 1818, the Peshwas not only strengthened the…
The Indian National Congress (INC) played a pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence. As the first major political organization in British India, the INC served as a platform for expressing nationalist aspirations, fostering unity among Indians, and ultimately leading the country toward independence. But who founded the INC, and under what circumstances was it…
Introduction The period of Lord Wellesley’s Governor-Generalship (1798–1805) was a significant phase in the expansion of British rule in India. His policies, primarily based on military aggression and diplomatic manipulation, led to the rapid territorial expansion of the British East India Company. Wellesley introduced the Subsidiary Alliance System, which effectively brought Indian princely states under…