Mahatma Gandhi (early name: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi) was a great political leader of India. He was born on 2nd October, 1869 at Porbondar in Gujarat. Karamchand Gandhi and Putli Bai were his parents. In India, he is also called Bapu (Father). Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (also Gandhiji) emerged … [Read more...] about Role of Mahatma Gandhi in India’s struggle for freedom
History of India
Brief History of Railways in India
Railway construction began in India in the middle of the 19th century. Lord Dalhousie pointed out how a vigorous programme of railway construction would result in consolidating the Indian Empire and in attracting British capital and enterprise to India on a large scale. The experiment of … [Read more...] about Brief History of Railways in India
Biography of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Introduction: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was an important leader of Indian National Congress during India's struggle for independence against the British rule. He effected the consolidation of India by bringing within the orbit of the Indian Republic all the numerous States … [Read more...] about Biography of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Information on Dara Shikoh (Eldest son of Shah Jahan)
Dara Shikoh was the eldest son of Shah Jahan. When Shah Jahan grew old, he too had to witness the painful drama of a war among his sons. The other sons of Shah Jahan were Shuja, Aurangzeb and Murad. Dara Shikoh was born in 1615 and got his first mansab (12000 Zat and 6000 Sawar) in 1633. Shahjahan … [Read more...] about Information on Dara Shikoh (Eldest son of Shah Jahan)
Brief History of Muhammad Sultan (Mughal Prince)
Sultan Muhammad was the eldest son of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He was born in 1639. During his youth, he remained the favorite son of his father. In his war against the Qutbshah, Aurangzeb had sent Muhammad Sultan at the head of the advance party and in order to secure submission of the Qutbshah … [Read more...] about Brief History of Muhammad Sultan (Mughal Prince)