The Working Class Movements- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

There were some working class movements in second half of 19th century. However, they were impulsive and not very well organized. The early nationalists had a lukewarm attitude towards the question of workers. This war because initially Congress wanted to focus on issues which were of common concern to all the people of India. There … Read more The Working Class Movements- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Indian Constitution : historical underpinnings

Constitution Constitution is the fundamental law of a country which ordains the fundamental principles on which the government (or the governance) of that country is based. It lays down the framework and principal functions of various organs of the government as well as the modalities of interaction between the government and its citizens. With the … Read more Indian Constitution : historical underpinnings

Revolt of 1857-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Revolt of 1857 During the Governor-General Lord Canning May 11, 1857. The Meerut incident. Capture of Delhi. Proclaiming B S Jazar as the emperor. Almost half the Company’s sepoy strength of 232224 opted out of their loyalty to their regimental colours. Kanpur: Nana Saheb; Lucknow: Begum Hazrat Mahal; Bareilly: Khan Bahadur; Jagdishpur (Ara): Kunwar Singh; … Read more Revolt of 1857-For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

The years of Stagnation- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Gandhiji was arrested in 1922 and sentenced to 6 years of imprisonment. The result was the spread of disintegration, disorganization and demoralization in the nationalist ranks. After a defeat of their resolution of ‘either mending or ending’ in the Congress, CR Das and Motilal Nehru resigned and formed the Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party in December 1922. … Read more The years of Stagnation- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Ancient Indian History(Quick Revision)

    Pre-Harappan Period     Lower Paleolithic   Hand axe & cleaver industries Pahalgam, Belan valley (U.P),       (600,000 – 60,000 BC)     Bhimbetka, Adamgarh, 16 R Singi Talav       Middle Paleolithic   Tools made on flakes Bhimbetka, Nevasa, Pushkar, Rohiri       (150,000 – 40,000 BC)   … Read more Ancient Indian History(Quick Revision)

Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture for RAS/RTS Mains and RAS/RTS Prelims

    Mughal Pahari Rajasthani/Rajput Madhubani/Mithila Manjusha/Angika Tanjore Origin Earlier Persian blend. Became Indian under Akbar. Originated in the sub-Himalayan kingdoms of 19th century. Early 16th century. Various sub-schools existed Done traditionally by the women in the villages near the town of Madhubani. It originated as floor and wall paintings.   Essentially a folk tradition … Read more Art, Culture, Literature and Architecture for RAS/RTS Mains and RAS/RTS Prelims

Administrative Organization of the British

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

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

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

Peasant Movements- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

Three important peasant movements of the early twentieth century: Kisan Sabha and Eka movements in Avadh in UP Mappila rebellion in Malabar Bardoli Satyagrah in Gujarat The UP Kisan Sabha was set up in February 1918 through the efforts of Gauri Shankar Mishra and Indra Narain Dwivedi with the support of Madan Mohan Malviya. By … Read more Peasant Movements- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination