HISTORY

American War of Independence.

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Philosophes such as Voltaire considered England’s government the most progressive in Europe. England’s ruler was no despot, not even an enlightened one. His power had been limited by law. The Glorious Revolution of 1688 had given England a constitutional monarchy. However, while the English monarch’s power was being limited at home, the power of the … Read more American War of Independence.

Rise of National Movement and Indian National Congress

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Why did national movement arise? Indian nationalism rose to meet the challenges of foreign domination The British rule and its direct and indirect consequences provided the material and the moral and intellectual conditions for the development of a national movement in India. Clash of interest between the interests of the Indian people with British interests … Read more Rise of National Movement and Indian National Congress

Buddhist Councils

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I Buddhist Council 500 BC at Ajatsataru . Record the Buddha’s sayings (sutra) and codify Rajgaha Presided by monastic rules (vinaya). Rajgaha is today’s Mahakasyapa Rajgir II Buddhist Council 383 BC at Kalasoka The conservative schools insisted on monastic Vaishali rules (vinaya). The secessionist Mahasangikas argued for more relaxed monastic rules.Rejection of the Mahasanghikas III … Read more Buddhist Councils

The Guptas : Extent of empire; development of language and Literature, art St architecture during the Gupta period.

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The Gupta Empire stretched across northern, central and parts of southern India between c. 320 and 550 CE. The period is noted for its achievements in the arts, architecture, sciences, religion, and philosophy. Chandragupta I (320 – 335 CE) started a rapid expansion of the Gupta Empire and soon established himself as the first sovereign ruler of the empire. It marked the end of 500 hundred … Read more The Guptas : Extent of empire; development of language and Literature, art St architecture during the Gupta period.

25.01.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs

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KERALA Attappady to be notified sandalwood reserve   The government proposes to notify Attappady as a sandalwood reserve and protect the species to facilitate its regeneration, Governor P. Sathasivam said. The government had taken up a project to demarcate forest boundaries with permanent cairns to protect forestland and prevent encroachments. The project would be completed … Read more 25.01.18 Kerala(KeralaPSC) Current Affairs

Prominent Foreign Travellers During Medivial India for RAS/RTS Prelims Exam

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1. Marco Polo Venetian Traveller visited Pandya kingdom 2. Ibn Batuta Muhammad bin Tughlaq 3. Nicolo Conti Italian visited Vijayanagar during the reign of Deva Raya I 4. Abdur Razaq Visited the court of Zamorin in Calicut & travelled to Vijaynagar during the reign of Deva Raya II 5. Nikitin Russian, visited Bahmani kingdom & … Read more Prominent Foreign Travellers During Medivial India for RAS/RTS Prelims Exam

History of Kerala

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History of Kerala:-   Salient Highlights:- The history of Kerala, is as interesting and striking as its varied geographical features that adds an awe-inspiring beauty and thus this place becomes a land of versatile appeal. Kerala is the melting pot of many cultures and civilizations – native as well as foreign and hence consists of a … Read more History of Kerala

Peasant Movements-

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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-

Administrative Organization of the British- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination

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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- For RAS RTS Mains Exam and Ras Rts Prelims Examination