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Bardoli Satyagraha, History, Features, Leaders, Significance, Criticism

Bardoli Satyagraha Bardoli Satyagraha organized Sardar Vallabhai Patel in 1928 to defend the Bardoli peasants against arbitrary tax increases during the Indian Independence War. A peaceful uprising against British rule in India was attempted by Indian peasants during the Bardoli...

Indus River System, Tributaries, and Sindhu River Origin

Indus River The Indus River is the cradle of civilisation, its source in the Tibetan Plateau to its Arabian Sea delta, coursing through the heart of South Asia. It nourishes vast fertile plains, shaping the region's culture and history. The...

Iron Ore, Types, Uses, Distribution in India and in World Map

Iron Ore Iron ore is the most important metallic ore. It is known as the backbone of modern civilization. Many industries depend on iron, and hence it is also known as the fundamentals of all industries. Iron Ore is a...

Indian National Army, History, Role of Subhas Chandra Bose

Indian National Army The Indian National Army (INA), also known as Azad Hind Fauj, was a military force formed during World War II to secure India's independence from British rule in 1942. The INA was closely associated with the charismatic...

Non Cooperation Movement, Causes, Effects, Significance

What is Non Cooperation Movement? Mahatma Gandhi organized the Non-Cooperation Movement from 1920-1922, to persuade the British government of India to grant India Swaraj or self-rule. Non-Cooperation Movement was one of Gandhi's earliest planned instances of the widespread Civil Disobedience...

Swami Vivekananda Biography, Early Life, Education, Legacy and Death

Swami Vivekananda Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda is regarded as one of India's most illustrious spiritual figures. He was not merely a spiritual thinker; he was also a prolific writer, an effective orator, and a fervent nationalist. Swami Vivekananda advanced Ramakrishna...

Recent Earthquake in Japan, Magnitude, Causalities, Impacts

Recent Earthquake in Japan A series of major earthquakes in Japan killed at least 55 people and injured dozens. Fires sparked by the quakes destroyed over 100 homes in Wajima city. Rescuers are battling time constraints to save those trapped...

Indus Valley Civilization Map, Seals, Town Planning, Great Bath

Indus Valley Civilization The Indus Valley Civilization thrived from 3300 to 1300 BCE in its early years and from 2600 to 1900 BCE in its prime years. This civilization's domain stretched from what is now northeast Afghanistan through Pakistan and...

Warli Painting, Historical Background and Characteristics

Warli painting, an ancient art form originating from the tribal communities of Maharashtra, India, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic prowess of these indigenous people. Dating back to as early as 3000 BCE, Warli painting is...

Bihar Caste Census Report 2023, Caste Wise Population, Survey PDF

The Bihar Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase the reservation quota for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) from the current 50% to 75%. Hike of ...