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05-12-2017 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP set to move SC against NGT order   The Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to appeal against the order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banning construction in the state capital’s Core Area. In doing so, it has given in to public pressure.   Various social organisations, including the Shimla Nagrik … Read more 05-12-2017 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

Wars and Treaties

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War Year Treaty Gov General Battles et al
Anglo Marathas
First 1775-82 Began: Treaty of Surat

End: Treaty of Salbai

 Warren Hastings Battle of Wadgaon
Second 1803-05 Began: treaty of Bassein Lord Wellesley Battle of Assaye
Third 1816-19 Treaty of Gwalior Marquess  of Hastings Battle of Pindari

End of Peshwa rule
Anglo French
First 1746-48 Treaty of Aix-la-Chepelle Reason: Austrian succession in Europe 1746: Battle of Adyar/San Thome
Second 1749-54 War of succession between Nasir Jung (English) and Muzaffar Jung (French) after death of Nizam 1749: Battle of Ambur

 

Rise of Robert Clive
Third 1758-63 Treaty of Paris Reason: 7 years war in Europe 1760: Battle of Wandiwash (French defeat)
Anglo Mysore
First 1766-69
Second 1780-1784 Treaty of Mangalore Warren Hastings After death of Hyder Ali in 1782 Tipu led the war
Third 1789-92 Treaty of Seringapatnam Cornwallis Defeat of Tipu
Fourth 1799 Wellesley Battle of Seringapatnam. Death of Tipu.
Anglo Sikh War
First 1845-46 Treaty of Lahore Hardinge
Second 1848-49 Dalhousie Final Subjugation of the Sikhs

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Ancient History

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Indus Valley Civilization

  • Discovered in 1921
  • Belonged to the bronze age
  • An area of about 1.3 mn sq km
  • Existed between 3300-1600 BC in three phases: early, mature and late phases
  • Sites

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World War and boundary settlements after the First and Second World War

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World War and boundary settlements after the First and Second World War   First World War The war fought between July 28, 1914, and November 11, 1918, was known at the time as the Great War, the War to End War, and (in the United States) the European War. Only when the world went to … Read more World War and boundary settlements after the First and Second World War

HIstoy of Himachal pradesh with emphasis on Prehistory

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  HIstoy of Himachal pradesh with emphasis on Prehistory  The history of Himachal Pradesh dates back to the time when human civilization began. It has rich and varied history which can be divided into several distinct eras. The state was the prominent trade route for numerous travelers due to the presence of many passes in … Read more HIstoy of Himachal pradesh with emphasis on Prehistory

The Home Rule Movement- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

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After being released in 1914, Tilak sought re-entry into Congress. Annie Besant and Gokhale supported. But finally Pherozshah Mehta won and Tilak was not admitted. Tilak and Besant decided to start the home rule movement on their own. In early 1915, Annie Besant (and S Subramaniya Iyer) launched a campaign through her two newspapers, New … Read more The Home Rule Movement- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909:-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

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Increased the number of elected members in the Imperial Legislative Council and the provincial council However, most of the elected members were elected indirectly The reformed councils still enjoyed no real power, being merely advisory bodies. Introduced separate electorates under which all Muslims were grouped in separate constituencies from which Muslims alone could be elected. … Read more Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909:-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Lucknow Pact (1916)- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

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Nationalists saw that their disunity was affecting their cause Two important developments at the Lucknow Session of Congress The two wings of the Congress were again united The Congress and the Muslim League sank their old differences and put up common political demands before the government. INC and ML passed the same resolutions at their … Read more Lucknow Pact (1916)- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Major Monuments of Ancient Period

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1. Udaygiri Caves During Chandragupta’s reign at Vidisha, M.P. 2. Angorwatt Temples Suryavarman Ii 3. Vikramashila University Pala King Dharampala 4. Kailash Temple (Ellora) Rashtrakuta king Krishna I 5. Dilwara Temple Tejapala 6. Rathas of Mamallapuram Mahendravarman I (Pallava King) 7. Khajuraho temples Chandelas 8. Martanda temple (Kashmir) Lalitaditya Muktapida 9. Gommateswara  (Son of Rishabnath) … Read more Major Monuments of Ancient Period

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