Madhusudan Das (Pride of Orissa) Madhusudan Das The era of renaissance in Orissa was led by Madhusudan Das who was born in erstwhile landed aristocracy in Cuttack district. He was the first gradate, first post-graduate and first law graduate from Orissa. He was a distinguished lawyer, a literary figure, a celebrated politician and…
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Lord Dalhousie The middle of the 19th century was a significant time in the history of modern India. The Indian Empire was governed at that time, from 1848 to 1856, by a remarkable Governor-General, Lord Dalhousie. Lord Dalhousie achieved two things. Firstly, by his wars and conquests he gave to geographical India in its…
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Khilafat Movement (summary) Khilafat Movement During the World War I Turkey fought against Britain as an ally of Germany. So, after Turkey’s defeat, the abolition of Khilafat was proposed. The proposal wounded the feelings of Indian Muslims. They organized a protest movement under the leadership of Khilafat leaders. The Khilafat movement: A deputation was given…
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Khilafat Movement and Its Importance Khilafat Movement Background: After Turkey’s defeat in the First World War the virtual abolition of the Caliphate was proposed. This was the background of the Khilafat movement which led to the development of the pan-Islamic sentiments of the Indian Muslims. It was a movement of protest against the…
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Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu (Andhra Social Reformer) Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu was the great Social Reformer from the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was born on 16th of April, 1848 at Rajahmundry. Andhra Desh and Andhra people could not be what they are if Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu had not arrived to vitalize them. He brought new…
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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre The massacre incident of Jallianwalla Bagh that occured in the city of Amritsar in the Punjab was pathetic and tragic. It is famous as the Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre. The day was the 13th April, 1919. It was the Hindu New Year’s Day or the day of the Baisakhi Festival. On that…
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India’s First War of Independence The First War of India’s Independence started with the Sepoy’s revolt. The Sepoy uprising of 1857 had started from the military camp and spread from one Cantonment to another till it was joined by ex-rulers and their supporters. That way, it can be called a Sepoy Mutiny. But this…
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Independence and Partition of India This article discusses about various aspects leading to the partition and independence of India. It includes the C.R. Formula, Wavell Plan, Simla Conference, Cabinet Mission’s Plan, Interim Government, and Mount Battern Plan leading to the Partition and Independence of India. C.R. Formula: In September, 1944 A.D. Jinnah and Gandhi…
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Importance of the Battle of Buxar The victory of British at the Battle of Buxar on October 22, 1764, is considered even more important that their previous victory at the Battle of Plassey. In this battle, the combined forces of the Mughal empire, the Nawabs of Bengal, and the Nawab of Awadh, were…
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Importance and Contribution of Dayananda Saraswati Swami Dayananda Saraswati was and no doubt still is one the most important reformers and spiritual forces India has known in recent times. The dominant personality of Dayananda Saraswati had found extraordinary reflection in the virility of the Arya Samaj movement, and in almost every one of its adherents. The…
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