History

Civil Disobedience Movement, Causes, Impacts and Limitations

The Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1934) was a defining phase of India's struggle for independence, spearheaded by Mahatma Gandhi. It began with the historic Dandi March, also known as the Salt March, and employed nonviolent resistance to challenge British colonial rule....

Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Samiti (DBHPS)

Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Samiti (DBHPS) Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Samiti (DBHPS) is an institution dedicated to promoting Hindi education in South India. (HQ - Chennai) It was formally created in 1927, but June 17, 1918, is considered its founding...

Bahadur Shah I, Introduction, Early Life and Family, Reign and Coinage

Bahadur Shah I, also known as Muhammad Muazzam and Shah Alam I, was the seventh Mughal emperor of India, ruling from 1707 to 1712. He was the second son of the great Aurangzeb and ascended the throne after a fierce...

Nadir Shah’s Victory in Battle of Karnal ended Mughal Power in India

Context: The Battle of Karnal, fought on February 24, 1739, was a decisive battle that marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire's final decline. About the Battle of Karnal 1739 Battle of Karnal was fought between Nadir Shah (Ruler of Afsharid...

How the historic Tea Horse Road connected India to China?

Context: Recently China’s Ambassador to India Xu Feihong posted on X about the historic Tea Horse Road. About Tea Horse Road The Tea Horse Road was a significant ancient trade route that connected China, Tibet, and the Indian subcontinent. It...

Mughal Empire List (1526 -1857), Timeline Order with Years

The Mughal Empire, one of the most influential and enduring empires in Indian history, spanned over three centuries. It significantly shaped the subcontinent's politics, culture, and architecture. This article provides a comprehensive timeline of key events and rulers of the...

Indian Army’s Kolkata Based Eastern HQ Fort William Renamed As ‘Vijay Durg’

Context: Army’s Fort William in Kolkata has been renamed “Vijay Durg” as part of the Indian government’s efforts to shed colonial legacies and promote indigenous traditions. About Fort William Named after King William III of England, it was built by...

Social Welfare and Some Other Schemes of Punjab

Welfare and Social Security Social Security Schemes are created to support the citizens from womb to old age. The Department of Social Security and Women & Child Development plays a vital role in providing this support. The department provides financial...

Transportation in Punjab

What is the Transportation Sector? Transportation is the movement of people and goods from one place to another. The term is derived from the Latin terms trans (across) and portare (to carry). Technically, transportation is a sub-group of the industrial...

Cooperatives in Punjab

Introduction A cooperative is a system constituted voluntarily to meet the common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations of the members through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise. Thus, in simple words, Cooperatives are a kind of business where individuals...