Indian Councils Act of 1909 Indian Councils Act of 1909 is also known as Morley-Minto Reforms. It was named after Lord Morley, the then secretary of state for India, and Lord Minto, the then viceroy of India. The Morley-Minto Reforms were announced only to placate the moderate nationalists. It was Read more…
Quit India Movement After the failure of the Cripps mission, a resolution was framed under Mahatma Gandhi for the withdrawal of British rule through a non–violent non-cooperation movement. On 14 July 1942, the Congress Working Committee met at Wardha and resolved the idea of struggle. On August 8, 1942, the Read more…
Cripps Mission – 1942 The British Government sent a mission headed by a cabinet minister, Sir Stafford Cripps, in March 1942 to seek Indian support for the 2nd World War. The name of Cripps Mission is on the name of Sir Stafford Crips. Sir Stafford Crips had earlier been a Read more…
August Offer (1940) The August offer was announced by Viceroy Linlithgow on 8 August 1940 from Shimla, in the hope of cooperation of Indians in Britain’s efforts in World war II. But the proposal was rejected by both Congress and the Muslim league. Background: The fall of Belgium, Holland, and Read more…
White Mutiny (1859-1861) The White Mutiny (1859- 1861) was the largest revolt, the British army faced ever. It was a revolt of European troops of the East India Company against their transfer to the service of the Queen of England. Reason for White Mutiny: In the wake of the transfer Read more…