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List of Indian National Movement Phases 1857-1947 in Chronological Order
Indian National Movement helped to unite disparate people and social groups into one nation, shaping an important period of Indian history. Awareness began to emerge with the growth of English education in a few important urban areas, including Calcutta, Madras,...
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Sadler Commission, History, Objective, Recommendations and Impact
The Sadler Commission, also known as the Calcutta University Commission, was established by the British government in 1917 to investigate and make recommendations on the problems and future development of the University of Calcutta. The commission was named after its...
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Santhal Rebellion, History, Upraising, Causes, Events and Significance
The Santhal Rebellion, also known as the Santhal Hool, was a native uprising in 1855-1856 by the Santhal tribal community against the oppressive practices of the British colonial authorities and zamindars (landlords) in the present-day states of Jharkhand, Bihar, and...
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Champaran Satyagraha, History, Feature, Significance, Result
The Champaran Satyagraha, led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1917, was a pivotal moment in India's struggle for independence. Initiated in the Champaran district of Bihar, the movement protested against the exploitative indigo plantation system imposed by British landlords. Check Out...
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Cripps Mission 1942, History, Proposals, Failure, Significance
The Cripps Mission was sent by the British government to India in March 1942 to obtain Indian cooperation for the British war efforts in the 2nd World War. The mission was headed by a senior minister Stafford Cripps. Check out all...
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Cyclones in India, Types, Formation, Stages and Naming
Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that a cyclone is likely to develop in the Bay of Bengal, moving towards West Bengal and Bangladesh. This will be the first cyclone in 2024 in the North Indian Ocean basin, to...
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50 Years of Chipko Movement, History, Causes and Impact
50 Years of Chipko Movement The Chipko Movement, a pivotal moment in environmental activism, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Chipko Movement began in the early 1970s in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand (then part of Uttar Pradesh). This movement...
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Latitudes and Longitudes in World Map, Check What is IDL and IST?
Latitude and longitude constitute a coordinate system employed to pinpoint and locate positions on Earth's surface. Latitudes, resembling horizontal circles, extend parallel to the equator, determining the distance north or south of a location. Meanwhile, longitudes, called meridians, are vertical...
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Swadeshi Movement, Background, Leaders, Significance, Outcome
The Swadeshi movement, which placed a strong emphasis on self-sufficiency during the Indian independence movement, helped to shape Indian nationalism. As a unified reaction to Bengal's Partition, the Swadeshi movement began in 1905 and lasted until 1908. Among the pre-Gandhian...
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Revolt of 1857 for Independence, Causes, Leaders and Consequences
Revolt of 1857 The Revolt of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny or India's First War of Independence, was a major uprising against British rule in India. The 1857 uprising was widespread even if it failed. For the British...
Last updated on May 4th, 2024 11:10 am











