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Pabna Revolt – An agrarian Revolt (1873-76)
Anti-moneylender riots were also in Bengal (except in tribal pockets), for here too the mahajan was often the local rich peasant or jotedar whose credit in any case was quite indispensable for production. The zamindar in contrast had virtually no productive role, and claims to “high landlordism” led to wid-spread resistance by substantial raiytats in large parts of east Bengal … Read More
The Arrival of Europeans Trade Companies in India
There were trade and commerce relationship between India and Europe since ancient times. There was great demand for Indian spices like pepper, cardamom, ginger and many other spices in Europe. The trade relationship continued between India, Europe and other Asian countries even during middle ages. The Arab merchants carried the Asian merchandise into Constantinople of Eastern Roman (Byzantium) empire. Italian … Read More
Military Conquests Accomplished by Akbar The Great
Here we will discuss about military achievements of Akbar and conquests accomplished by him. As a result of these conquests Akbar’s empire came to extend from Himalayas in the North to the Godavari in the South and from Bengal in the East to Kabul in the West. Let’s know some of the battles won by him. The Second Battle of … Read More
A Brief Note on Indian Independence Act of 1947 and its Provisions
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was the last legislation of the British Parliament with the intent of creating independent India. Here through this article we are providing you a short note on 1947 Independence Act as well as a list of its provisions. Introduction The Government of India Act 1935 failed to satisfy the Indian demands. In 1939 the … Read More
Life of Basava and Shakti Vishishtadvaita Philosophy
Basavanna, Basava or Basaveshwara was the founder of lingayat sect which focusses on Shiva Bhakti. He was a minister during the rule of the 12th-century Kalachuri king Bijjala I in Karnataka. He was a social reformer. Let’s know about his early life, his social works and his shakti vishishtadvaita philosophy. Early life of Basava Basava (1132-1168 CE) was born in … Read More
Measures adopted by Ashoka for the spread of Buddhism
Ashoka was responsible for the spread of Buddhism not only in India but also outside India. He embraced Buddhism under the influence of Upa Gupta, a Buddhist saint. He took many measures for the spread of Buddhism. Some of them are given below:- Ashoka and Buddhism He visited the Buddhist holy places such as Lumbini Garden, Kapilvastu, Gaya, Saranath and … Read More