“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

 

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

History

SECOND WORLD WAR

Introduction The Imperialist countries like England and France had followed a policy of non-intervention, and appeasement towards the fascist aggressions of Germany and Italy. They

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RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

Introduction The Socialist movement was declining and the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 saw its hasty demise. The Second International was the

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FIRST WORLD WAR

Introduction Imperialism and World trade had made the entire world become affected by events in some parts. As Europe was the center of trade and

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RISE OF SOCIALISM

Early Worker’s Movements The industrial revolution created a chain of events that led to Capitalism and then Socialism. Machines were started around the 16th century

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GERMAN REVOLUTION

Revolutionary movements in Europe The French Revolution and the Napoleonic wars had ended and the monarchy was restored in France but the idea of a

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FRENCH REVOLUTION

The French revolution was linked to the American revolution. It was at a nascent stage while the American Revolution was going on but it had

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AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Renaissance  The era of questioning established beliefs. Every aspect of thoughts and beliefs was questioned. It was an intellectual revolution where all beliefs based on

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MUGHAL EMPIRE

Introduction Babur was the founder of the Mughal Empire. He captured Kabul from one of his uncles. He wanted to capture India and launched four

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RISE OF THE DELHI SULTANATE

Introduction The Arab invasions led to the establishment of the Delhi sultanate. This flourished for about three centuries. The Delhi sultanate consisted of: Aibak (Slave), Khilji,

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MEDIEVAL INDIA

Introduction Post Harshavardhan era Harshavardhan observed the same system of administration as the Guptas and so when he conquered new kings he would allow them

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JAINISM AND BUDDHISM

Introduction The complex rituals and sacrifices of the Brahmins in the later Vedic period weren’t acceptable to the common people. The sacrifices and rituals were

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IMPERIAL CHOLAS

Introduction After the end of the Sangam age, the Cholas became feudatories but rose again to prominence in 9 century AD. These were the years

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SOUTH INDIAN KINGDOMS

Pallavas dynasty: After the Sangam age ended, the Kalabraha’s captured the south and ruled for 250 years till the Pallavas dynasty started. The Pallavas ruled

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HARHAVARDHAN EMPIRE

Introduction The decline of the Gupta Empire in the north created political disunity which was resolved after Harshavardhan established his Empire. The details of Harshavardhan’s Empire

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GUPTA EMPIRE

Introduction In 4 Century AD, a new dynasty emerged over Magadha and ruled a large part of North India. Their rule lasted for over 200

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SANGAM – AGE

Introduction South of the Deccan plateau, the land between the Venkatam hills and Kanyakumari is known as the Tamilaham. The Sangam texts mention three chiefs

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POST MAURYAN PERIOD

Introduction Stonemasonry was introduced on a large scale by the Mauryans. Ashoka’s contribution to Indian art was a number of monolithic pillars which bore his

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RISE OF MAURYANS

Introduction The Foundation of the Mauryan Empire opened a new era in the history of India. Kautilya’s Arthashastra gave a glimpse of this period. Megasthenes was a noble

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VEDIC CIVILIZATION

Chalcolithic settlements This was a transition phase when both copper or bronze and stone statues were used. Chalcolithic cultures existed from Chota Nagpur to the

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PRE-HISTORIC CULTURE

Introduction Indian history is divided into the following phases: Old Stone Age [Paleolithic] Middle stone age [Mesolithic] New stone age [Neolithic] and Metal age. The dates

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I N D I A N R U L E R

❖ गुलाम वंश ➨ 1=1193 मुहम्मद घोरी ➨ 2=1206 कुतुबुद्दीन ऐबक ➨ 3=1210 आराम शाह ➨ 4=1211 इल्तुतमिश ➨ 5=1236 रुकनुद्दीन फिरोज शाह ➨ 6=1236

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CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Introduction Events that influenced our constitution and polity during the east India Company rule: Government of India Act, 1858: Governor-General of India became the Viceroy

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CRIPPS MISSION

Introduction With the growth of left-wing influence and militancy within the nationalist ranks, the stage was set for another round of nationalist mass movements but

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EXTREME COMMUNALISTS

Introduction Till 1937 the communalists were liberal i.e. though they wanted safeguards for their religion they believed in a united country. But after 1937 it

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Communalism

Introduction Communalism moves in three main stages: one is people following the same religion have the same social, political, and economic interests. The second notion

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Women Reforms in India

https://www.theknowledgelibrary.in/ The major social reform legislation after widow remarriage was the Age of Consent Act of 1891. Malabari‘s wide-ranging proposals directed against child marriage provoked

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CONGRESS RULE

Introduction The Congress won a majority in six provinces and formed coalitions in 2 more. The aim was to bring reform in legislature and administration

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COMMUNAL AWARD

Introduction The communal award was given by British PM Ramsey McDonald. Under this, the Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, and even depressed classes would get separate electorates.

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SIMON COMMISSION

Introduction The Government of India Act 1919 made a provision for a review committee on its working after 10 years. However, the conservative government was

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YEARS OF STAGNATION

Introduction The withdrawal of non-cooperation and the subsequent arrest and imprisonment of Gandhiji led to stagnation in the congress. Here a new line of political

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GURUDWARA REFORM MOVEMENT

Introduction Akali movement in Punjab was a religious issue but ended up being an important part of the freedom struggle. Gurudwara Problems Gurudwara’s were under

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