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Mahatma Gandhi and National Movements

March 12, 2021October 30, 2023 pcsclasses

Mahatma Gandhi and National Movements Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi was born at Porbandar in Gujarat on 2 October 1869. Father Karamchand Gandhi was a diwan of state and the name of his mother was Putali Bai. Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi also called Mahatma Gandhi and popularly known as Bapu in India. Mahatma Gandhi Participated in movements for the freedom of India, he led many national movements and taught many lessons such as Satya, Ahimasha, and peace to the people of India. Mahatma Gandhi/ Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi insights At the…

Constitutional Development of India

March 10, 2021September 21, 2023 pcsclasses

Constitutional Development of India The constitutional development of India began with the Regulating Act of 1773. The previous events played a significant role, as the interference of the Company increased in Indian politics. The East India Company got Diwani (revenue collection rights) after the battle of Buxar (1764). We discuss the main provisions of some important Acts given below: The Regulating Act of 1773 Pits India Act of 1784 The Act of 1786 The Charter Act of 1793 The Charter Act of 1813 The Charter Act of 1833 The Charter…

The Home Rule League Movement

March 7, 2021September 21, 2023 pcsclasses

Annie Besant- All India Home Rule League

Home Rule League Movement The Home Rule League Movement was the Indian response to the First World War, based on the Irish Home Rule League. In India, two Home Rule Leagues were Launched, one by Annie Besant (Irish theosophist) and the other by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Later leaders of the Indian National Congress and others like Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru, Chittaranjan Das, K.M Munshi, Mohamad Ali Jinnah, and many others joined the League. The main objective was “self-government or home rule” for all of India within the British Commonwealth. Factors…

The Revolt of 1857

March 5, 2021August 11, 2023 pcsclasses

The Revolt of 1857 The Revolt of 1857- 1859 (Indian Rebellion) occurred in various regions of the country, the revolt was against the British Rule of the East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown. Before 1857 there were also many people uprising which shows the dissatisfaction of people against colonial rule. The Revolt of 1857 shows the first organized resistance against Colonial rule. The revolt of 1857 was a mass-level revolt all over India, and according to Indian people and some great…

People’s Uprisings Against British Before 1857

February 28, 2021September 16, 2022 pcsclasses

People’s Uprisings Against British Before 1857 Before 1857 in resistance to Colonial rule, many people uprisings were found in different regions of India. To understand better, we divide these uprisings into three broad forms- Civil rebellions, Tribal uprisings, and peasant movements. Factors responsible for people’s uprisings Many factors were responsible for people’s uprisings against the British before 1857 such – Colonial land revenue Settlements The burden of heavy new taxes, land-related problems for peasants The growth of revenue collectors, tenants, and money lenders Revenue administration expanded over tribal land Implementation…

List of Important Indian National Congress Sessions

February 11, 2021July 22, 2023 pcsclasses

Important Indian National Congress Sessions Indian National Congress: Retired English civil servant, A.O. Hume formed the Indian National Union which later became the Indian National Congress in 1885. The other founding members were Dadabhai Naoroji and Dinshaw Wacha. There were 72 persons who attended The first session of the Indian National Congress held in Bombay in 1885 under the Presidency of Womesh Chandra Bonnergy. At that time, the viceroy of India was Lord Dufferin, who gave permission to A. O. Hume for the first session. Kadambini Ganguly the first woman graduate of…

The Swadeshi and Boycott Movement

January 11, 2021October 30, 2023 pcsclasses

The Swadeshi and Boycott Movement The initiation of the Swadeshi and Boycott movement was a reaction to the Partition of Bengal, Which came into public view in 1903. It was formally announced in July 1905 and came into force in October 1905. So it was initiated as an anti-partition movement to oppose the British government to partition Bengal. The main motive for the partition of Bengal The main motives/reasons for the partition of Bengal were as follows: The motive behind the partition was to make Bengal weaker. The Bengal was…

The Era of Militant Nationalism in India

January 9, 2021July 18, 2023 pcsclasses

The Era of Militant Nationalism in India Militant Nationalism in India -(1905- 1909) A militant nationalist approach to political activity emerged in the 1890s and it come visible by 1905. In addition to this trend, a revolutionary wing also came into existence. Growth of Militant Nationalism Many factors were responsible for the rise of militant nationalism. The leaders were now more aware and understanding of the real nature of British Rule seeing that the British government was not conceding any of their important demands, the more militant among politically conscious…

The Era of Moderates 1885-1905

December 14, 2020July 22, 2023 pcsclasses

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 in ‘liberalism’ and ‘moderate’ politics. They showed Slow but orderly political progress. They thought that the British were not aware of the real condition of Indians, so if public demands are presented to the government by petitions, resolutions, etc. the…

Indian press – newspaper and journals before Independence

December 3, 2020September 20, 2023 pcsclasses

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 in independence. One-third of the founding fathers of the Indian National Congress were journalists, some of their publications are discussed below. Newspaper and Journals Before Independence Some important newspapers and journals are listed here with founders: Bengal Gazette Founded by…