Socio-Religious Reform MovementsThe socio-religious reform movements in India arose as a response to the challenges posed by British rule and modernization.The aim was to reform social practices and revive India’s cultural and…
Outcome and British Crown RuleThe First War of Indian Independence (1857) marked a major turning point in Indian history, despite its failure.The immediate outcome was the dissolution of the East India Company and the transfer of…
Key Figures and EventsThe First War of Indian Independence began on May 10, 1857, in Meerut, triggered by grievances among Indian sepoys.Mangal Pandey, a sepoy in the Bengal Army, is remembered for sparking the rebellion…
Causes of the RebellionThe First War of Indian Independence, also known as the Revolt of 1857, had multifaceted causes spanning political, economic, social, and military domains.The annexation policies of the British, such…
Socio-Economic ImpactThe British East India Company significantly altered the socio-economic fabric of India between 1757 and 1857.The introduction of Permanent Settlement (1793) under Lord Cornwallis transformed the…
Subsidiary Alliance and Doctrine of LapseThe Subsidiary Alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley in 1798 as a strategic tool to expand British influence in India.Under the alliance, Indian rulers were required to maintain British troops in…
Anglo-Mysore and Anglo-Maratha WarsThe Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767–1799) were a series of four wars between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore.The wars were fought during the reigns of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, who…
Battle of Plassey (1757)The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23rd June 1757 between the forces of the British East India Company and Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula of Bengal.It marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India.…
Rise of Regional PowersThe decline of the Mughal Empire in the 17th century led to the emergence of regional powers across India.These regional kingdoms were characterized by strong local governance and resistance to…
Sikh EmpireSikh Empire was established in the early 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.The roots of the empire trace back to the Sikh Gurus, especially Guru Nanak (1469–1539), who founded Sikhism.Guru Gobind…