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
Dara Shikoh: The Forgotten Mughal Prince
Dara Shikoh was the Mughal prince and eldest and the most favorite son of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan who wanted to make him his successor. Shah Jahan always kept him at his court and lavished upon him unprecedented honors, titles and riches. Hence, although polite in manners and courteous in … [Read more...] about Dara Shikoh: The Forgotten Mughal Prince
Conquests of Bajirao Peshwa
Shahu Maharaj invested Bajirao, son of Balaji Vishwanath, to the office of the Peshwa. The important office thus became hereditary. Though Bajirao was then only twenty years of age, he carried an old head on his young shoulders. His policy of northward expansion: Peshwa Bajirao was bold and … [Read more...] about Conquests of Bajirao Peshwa