The Era of Moderates (1885- 1905) The Era of Moderates 1885-1905 Dominated by moderates: Leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji, Pherozshah Mehta, D.E. Wacha, and W.C. Bannerji dominated the congress policies in the early period during 1885- 1905. These leaders believed in British justice and were loyal to the Britishers. They believed Read more…
Indian press – newspaper and journals before Independence James Augustus Hickey published the first newspaper in India entitled ‘The Bengal Gazette or Calcutta General Advertiser, but seized within two years, because of criticism of government officials. In Indian history, many leaders, known and unknown persons contributed a very important role Read more…
Social-Religious Reforms, Personalities, and Organizations: Movements for social and religious reforms in India up to the 20th century played a vital role in the upliftment of India. The list of some important social and religious reforms in our society is provided below: Brahmo Samaj- Founded in August 1828 Raja Ram Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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. Read more…
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. Read more…
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 Read more…
Sources of Modern History of India Archives refer to a collection of historical records and documents, usually primary source documents, which provide information of the past. Four types of archival materials – central government archives state government archives records of intermediate and subordinate authorities judicial records Some famous British travelers Read more…
The Rise of Nationalism in Europe (It is a compiled note based on NCERT class 10th History chapter) The series of prints by French artist Frederic Sorrieu French artist Frederic Sorrieu prepared a series of four prints in 1848 visualizing his dream of a world made up of democratic and social Read more…