HISTORY

Civil Disobedience Movement and Gandhi-Irwin Pact, 1931

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Started by Gandhi on 12th March 1930 with the Dandi March. Reached Dandi on April 6. Defiance of forest laws in Maharashtra, Central Province and Karnataka. Refusal to pay chaukidari tax in Eastern India. Wide participation of women Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan organized Khudai Khidmatgars (aka Red Shirts) Nagaland: Rani Gaidilieu First RTC, 1930 Congress … Read more Civil Disobedience Movement and Gandhi-Irwin Pact, 1931

Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh

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Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh Adventure Tourism Himachal Pradesh has several option for adventure tourism like Paragliding (Solang-Manali), Trekking (In Himachal Kullu-Manali area is best for trekking and addition to this tribal area is also having several trekking roots. Main trekking routs of Himachal are Kinner-Kailash, Pin-Parbati, Manali-Padam-Leh … Read more Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh

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

Social and Religious reform movements in the 19th and 20th century. For Ras RTS Mains and Ras RTS Prelims Exam

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Rajaram Mohan Roy :-Laid stress on the study of English & established the Hindu College in Calcutta alongwith David Hare. Maharishi Devendranath Tagore :-The grandfather of Rabindranath Tagore. He inspired a number of thinkers like Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar & Akshay Kumar Datta who became Brahmo Samaj  members. He din’t perform his fathers antyeshti samskara as it … Read more Social and Religious reform movements in the 19th and 20th century. For Ras RTS Mains and Ras RTS Prelims Exam

Non Co-operation and Khilafat Movement- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

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Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919: Dyarchy In a system called “dyarchy,” the nation-building departments of government — agriculture, education, public works, and the like — were placed under ministers who were individually responsible to the legislature. The departments that made up the “steel frame” of British rule — finance, revenue, and home affairs — were retained by … Read more Non Co-operation and Khilafat Movement- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909

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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

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES of Himachal Pradesh

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Historical and Archeological Places Chamba Chamba is an ancient town of Himachal Pradesh. The history of this place, according to records, dates back to 2nd century. The Maru dynasty ruled this place from ancient capital Bharmaur. Since then about 7 dynasties have ruled here. Chamba is known for its palaces, temples, “pahari” paintings, arts and … Read more ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES of Himachal Pradesh

25.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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HIMACHAL PRADESH   50% of Himachal Pradesh poll candidates are crorepatis: ADR report   There are 158 crorepatis out of a total of 338 candidates in the fray for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections. The elections, which are scheduled to be held on November 9, will also have 61 candidates with criminal cases fighting the polls. The … Read more 25.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.-For Ras Rts Mains Examination and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

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  Revolt of 1857 Rise of National Movement and Indian National Congress Moderator Phase in National Movement Freedom of Press Swadesi Movement The Split in the Congress Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 Growth of Communalism World War I and Indian Nationalism The Home Rule Movement Lucknow Pact (1916) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms and Rowalt act Gandhi’s early career and activism … Read more The Freedom Struggle & Indian National Movement- its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.-For Ras Rts Mains Examination and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Administrative Organization of the British

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Army Army fulfilled four important functions: Instrument to conquer Indian powers Defended the British Empire in India against foreign rivals Safe-guarded against internal revolt Chief instrument for extending and defending the British Empire in Asia and Africa. Bulk of the army consisted of Indians. In 1857, of the total strength of 311400, about 265900 were … Read more Administrative Organization of the British

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