November 2020 - SuperMag

Important Peasant Movements

November 28, 2020August 24, 2022 pcsclasses

Important Peasant Movements of Indian Modern History During the time of the rule of the Europeans, many uprisings were witnessed in our country. Many revenues and increased rents were imposed on Indian peasants. Due to these circumstances, revolts and uprisings came into existence from time to time against their rule by our farmers, cultivators, and poor communities led by our leaders. Some Peasant movements are given in the table below: Movement Year cause Pagal Panthis’s Movement 1825-1835 The movement was of Hajongs and Garo tribes under the leadership of Karam…

Metals and Non-Metals

November 26, 2020July 13, 2022 pcsclasses

Metals and Non-Metals Metals: Metals occur in nature in the free state as well as in the combined state, as very few metals occur in the free state like – Gold, Silver, and Platinum. Some important facts about Metal: Metals found in combined states in a mineral and Ore Mineral- The element and compounds which are found naturally in the earth’s crust. Ore- these contain a high percentage (quantity) of a particular metal that can be extracted on large scale. These may be classified as – Alkaline earth metals, alkali metals,…

Viceroys of India and Significant Events in Their Rule

November 23, 2020October 30, 2023 pcsclasses

Viceroys of India and Significant Events in Their Rule After the 1857 revolt, the company rule was abolished in India and the power came under the direct control of the British Crown. After the revolt, the Government of India Act of 1858 was passed. The Act of 1858 changed the name of the post-Governor General of India to Viceroy of India. The Viceroys of India were appointed directly by the British Government. The first viceroy was Lord Canning. List of Viceroys of India 1. Lord Canning – 1858 to 1862…

Governors General of India

November 19, 2020August 10, 2023 pcsclasses

Governors-General of India and Significant events in their rule The post of Governor-general of India was the representative of British rule. The authority was created on 20 Oct. 1773 with the title of Governor-general with the presidency of Fort William. They had only power over the presidency of Fort William. However, the Regulating Act granted the governor-general additional powers relating to foreign affairs and defense. Warren Hastings was the first Governor-general of Bengal. The Charter Act of 1833, made the Governor-general of Bengal as Governor-general of British India. The Charter…

Delhi sultanate, Mughals and mind map of Modern History

November 13, 2020October 31, 2023 pcsclasses

Delhi sultanate, Mughals, and mind map of Modern History Contents in the post– The chronology and mind map of the medieval history of India, including classification of Medival period, Mind Maps, The mind map and Chronology of Delhi Sultanate, Mind map and Chronology of Mughals, and the short note of Modern chronology, mind map. Delhi Sultanate The Turkish invasion of India by Muhammad Ghori in 1173 to 1202. The brave Rajput chiefs of northern India headed by Prithvi Raj Chauhan defeated him in the First Battle of Terrain in 1191…

Important Dams in India

November 8, 2020December 18, 2022 pcsclasses

Important Dams in India What is a dam? A dam can be defined as a structure built across a river or stream to hold backwater. In different places, various different materials were used to build dams over the centuries. Ancient dam builders used natural materials such as rocks or clay. Modern-day dam builders often use concrete. Manmade dams create artificial lakes called reservoirs. India is a country of various rivers. There are many dams on rivers that are built for many purposes and to fulfill our needs. In the table…

Advent of Europeans – British in India

November 6, 2020October 31, 2023 pcsclasses

The advent of Europeans – British in India The English in India (British in India) The English came to India as a trading company with the charter of Queen Elizabeth I. The name of that trading company was –Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading in the East Indies. The English company was very progressive in India, as they were very interested in the benefits of trade. Captain Hawkins arrived in India in the court of Jahangir in April 1609, to establish a factory in Surat but he failed…

Advent of Portuguese in India

November 3, 2020October 31, 2023 pcsclasses

The advent of Portuguese in India There was a need for a sea route to India for trade as European countries grew rapidly and they needed a market for supply and for spices. The Portuguese were first followed by the Dutch, English, Danes, and French respectively to reach India. Arival of Vasco-Da-Gama Portuguese navigator, Vasco-Da-Gama arrived at Calicut in May 1498, on that time the Hindu ruler of Calicut was Zamorin (Samuthiri), who welcomed him very friendly. Vasco da Gama stayed in India for three months. At the time of…