The Permanent Settlement of 1793
The Permanent Settlement, also known as the Zamindari Settlement, was introduced on March 22, 1793, by Lord Cornwallis, the Governor-General of British India.
French in India (1664-1954)
The French posed the most serious challenge to English supremacy in India among all European powers. Unlike the Dutch who
Danish in India (1620-1845) | UPSC
The Danish presence in India was the smallest among all European trading companies. The Danes established a limited presence primarily
Dutch in India (1602-1825) | UPSC
Dutch in India (1602-1825): The VOC established Pulicat, Cochin, and Chinsura as major trading centers but never challenged for political power. Their rare military defeat at Colachel (1741) by Marthanda Varma and subsequent loss to the English at Bedara (1759) are important UPSC topics. Understand why the world’s first multinational corporation preferred Indonesian spices over Indian territories.
UPSC | Portuguese in India: First to Arrive, Last to Leave
The Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in India at the end of the 15th century, establishing control over
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The Pagal Panthi Revolt (1825-1835): When Faith Became a Weapon of the Oppressed
In the early nineteenth century, the northern districts of Bengal witnessed a remarkable fusion of spiritual devotion and social rebellion.
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Aruna Asaf Ali: The Grand Old Lady of Indian Independence
Aruna Asaf Ali, born on July 16, 1909, in Kalka, Punjab (now Haryana), was one of the most courageous women
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Sudharak: India’s First Dalit Voice and the Birth of Anti-Caste Journalism
A Critical Historical Analysis of Gopal Baba Walangkar’s Revolutionary Periodical In 1888, at a time when the vast majority of
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