Found 73 Articles for Mediveal Indian History

Tughlaq Dynasty

Bitopi Kaashyap
Updated on 18-Jan-2024 15:06:36

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Introduction The beginning of the Tughlaq Dynasty bought many changes in the foreign and domestic policies of India. This dynasty was ruled by many famous yet efficient rulers such as Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq Shah II, Abu Bakr Shah, and Nasir-ud-din Mohammed Tughlaq. Origin of the Tughlaq dynasty The dynasty of Tughlaqs had the origin of Turkish and they come from a family of Muslims. In the year 1321, the famous ruler Ghazi Tughlaq makes victory over the throne and then was given the title Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq. This dynasty ruled over India for a long period and the reason for ... Read More

The Vijayanagar Empire (1336-1 672 A.D.)

Bitopi Kaashyap
Updated on 18-Jan-2024 15:08:13

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Introduction The Vijayanagar Empire was founded in 1336 A.D and continued till 1646 A.D. The empire was under the ruling of Harihara and Bukka. At the end of the sultanate period, the territories that were the 1st to separate them from the Delhi sultanate were Multan and Bengal. Multan and Bengal became independent and on the other side, other territories of the Deccan region gradually came into power. Overview of the Vijayanagar Empire Krishnadeva Raya was the greatest ruler of the empire of Vijayanagar who ruled from the year 1509 to 1529. He was the 3rd king of the ... Read More

The North Indian Kingdoms – The Rajputs

Bitopi Kaashyap
Updated on 18-Jan-2024 15:12:30

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Introduction Rajputs were the North Indian Kingdoms, one of the most powerful groups unfolded in Rajasthan. The medieval period of Indian History falls between the 8th to 18th century.The later medieval period continued from 12th to 18th century. The Rajputs became dominant in this era. The Rajput kingdom was led by several clans. The Rajputs and Kingdoms of North India The Rajputs are memorable as one of the most famous kingdoms in Indian history. They had their initial dominance in Rajasthan. The Rajput word came from Rajputra or Kings's son. They are mainly busy with hunting and farming. They got ... Read More

Later Mughals - The Crisis

Bitopi Kaashyap
Updated on 15-Dec-2023 16:19:19

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Introduction From the latter half of the 16th century, the Mughal expansion started its course with Babar, and by the 18th century, the political legacy of the Mughals spread to nearly all the subcontinent. During the reign of Aurangzeb, till his death in 1707, the Mughal empire flourished to its peak. The term ‘Later Mughals’ refers to the time period between 1707 to 1857. During this period, around 14 rulers sat on the throne of the Mughal Empire. Unlike the early Mughal rulers, the later Mughals could not hold the territory for long. Many external and internal factors contributed to ... Read More

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 02-Feb-2023 10:57:55

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Introduction Bal Gangadhar Tilak other name was Lokmanya Tilak was the head of the Indian Independence Movement. He was part of the extremist faction. His other name was Father of India Unrest. He was the head of the Fergusson College in Pune. He was head of the Indian Home Rule League. The Lucknow Pact with Mohammad Ali Jinnah was finished by him in the year 1916 and concluded Hindu- Muslim unity as a national struggle. Who was Bal Gangadhar Tilak? Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born in Ratnagiri in the year July 23, 1856. He was a famous scholar and mathematician ... Read More

August Offer

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 02-Feb-2023 10:57:07

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Introduction August offer was proposed by that time Viceroy of India and it was suggested in August month of 1940 for this reason this offer was named August offer. The August offer mainly originated in May 1940 when a modification was going on in the government in Britain. The Prime minister of Britain was changed and France also falls that altered the characteristics of the Indian Congress from stunning to delicate. At that time Britain was in fear that the Nazi occupation would take over. The Congress government determined to give a hand to the British government in that tough ... Read More

The Rise of Gandhi in Indian Freedom Struggle

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 02-Feb-2023 10:56:10

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Introduction India got freedom after the contribution of lots of freedom fighters. Mahatma Gandhi was one of the Indian freedom fighters who believed in non-violent movements to force the Britishers to quit India and bring freedom. He also emerged in the political strategy in India due to his ability of leadership skills. Gandhi’s contribution to the Indian struggle for freedom Gandhi’s return to India from South Africa in 1915 added significant changes to bring freedom to India. He performed as a leader in the national campaigns that had demanded Swaraj or brought freedom for India, along with women's rights, ... Read More

The Regulating Act of 1773

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 02-Feb-2023 10:55:27

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Introduction In the year 1773, the Regulating Act was mainly introduced to form an administrative system as the central part of British India. The East India Company required some operational changes. The act was introduced not to take full control but to regulate various activities of the company Overview of the Regulating Act, 1773 The Regulating Act was an act introduced by the British Parliament. It was passed for controlling major territories of Bengal under the East India Company. The company faced financial issues at a very high level by 1773. The trading firm was constituted in a monopolistic manner ... Read More

The Permanent Settlement of Bengal

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 02-Feb-2023 10:54:47

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Introduction The PSB system was introduced in India in 1793 with the active support and participation of Lord Cornwallis. England’s prevailing system, associated with land revenue is one of the main sources of the emergence of the PSB system. This system of England presents maximum benefits to the property owners, as they were the permanent master of all of their individual holdings. In return, the property owners used to collect taxes and revenues from all peasants and take care of their interests. Introduction The PSB system was introduced in India in 1793 with the active support and participation of Lord ... Read More

The Lucknow Pact, 1916

Praveen Varghese Thomas
Updated on 02-Feb-2023 10:54:05

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Introduction Lucknow Pact was very significant in the history of India as this pact increase the power in the politics of India. After the pact, communalism was set up because this pact made a mutual understanding between the two parties in terms of their struggle process against the torture of the British. The Lucknow Pact: Background Muslim League was established in the year 1906 and at the initial stage; it was a moderate institution to be focused on the officials of the British. Lord Chelmsford solicited suggestions for reformation from all political parties to support them to ... Read More

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