The Indian National congress was formed in 1885. It was in fact the first really all-India organization. Indian political leaders had for sometime been thinking of such an organization. The final shape of Indian National Congress was given by A.O. Hume, a former civilian. Womesh Chunder … [Read more...] about Short Paragraph on Indian National Congress
Modern History of India
The Rise of Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an experienced agitator. He had led movements against the British Government in South Africa. But he was an agitator of a different kind. It was by the virtue of peaceful and non-violent satyagraha that led to the rise of Gandhi as a great leader. Satyagraha was a kind … [Read more...] about The Rise of Gandhi
History of Modern India
The early period of Modern India witnessed the growth of Company Rule in India. The Company Rule in the Indian sub-continent is also referred to as Company Raj. It was the rule of the British East India Company that extended to many parts of India. It is believed to have begun in the year 1757 after … [Read more...] about History of Modern India
Doctrine of Lapse (Annexation Policy Devised by Lord Dalhousie)
Doctrine of Lapse Doctrine of Lapse was an annexation policy. During his regime in India, Lord Dalhousie devised and adopted the policy of doctrine of lapse which enabled him to annex quite a number of States. The main principles of his thesis were not entirely his but had been known to Indian … [Read more...] about Doctrine of Lapse (Annexation Policy Devised by Lord Dalhousie)
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar (Early life, Career and Contribution) – Biography
Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar, also known as Vidyasagar or Sagar, was born in 1820, at Birsing, a village in the district of Midnapur. The word ‘Vidyasagar’ means the ‘Ocean of Learning’. It is a sort of degree given to a learned man. The title of Vidyasagar was given to many people; but only … [Read more...] about Pandit Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar (Early life, Career and Contribution) – Biography