important history dates
The French Revolution- 1789
Lord Dalhousie- 1848-1856
Uprising against British-1857
Vernacular Press Act-1878
Foundation of Indian National Congress-1885
Lord Curzon-1899-1905
Partition of Bengal-19 Read More >> |
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prathana samaj
Veda Samaj and Prathana Samaj
Formed along the lines of the Brahmo Samaj, the Veda Samaj of Madras and the Prathana Samaj of Bombay were founded in 1864 and 1866 respectively. An educated middle class Read More >> |
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young bengal movement
A radical trend arose among the Bengal intellectuals during 1802-30.The leader and inspirer was the young Anglo Indian Henry Vivian Derozio who taught at Hindu College from 1826-1831.Derozio promoted Read More >> |
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social reformers of india
Ram Mohan Roy regarded as modern India’s first reformer and central figure in the cultural awakening. He sought inspiration from the modern sciences of the west as well as from the ancient knowledge Read More >> |
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harappan culture
The Harappan culture represents one of the oldest cultures of India.Its chief features are as follows:
It was the first urban culture to emerge in India.Harappa and Mohanjodaro were its chief cities. Read More >> |
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language and literature in ancient india
The heritage of India in the field of languages is quite rich.There are mainly two groups of languages -the Indo Aryans and the Dravidians.Most of the languages spoken in North India like Sanskrit,Hin Read More >> |
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art in ancient india
Ancient India had made remarkable progress in the field of art .During the reign of Ashoka Buddhist monastries or viharas and assembly halls or chaityas and columns of various styles were erected.Some Read More >> |
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swadeshi and boycott movement
The Swadeshi and Boycott Movement were started in 1905 to protest against the partition of Bengal.This movement not only promoted the Indian industries but also left a great impact in the national mov Read More >> |
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khilafat and noncooperation movement
The Khilafat movement was launched by Ali brothers- Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali in 1919 to protest against the injustice done to the Sultan of Turkey whom the Muslims regarded their Khilafa.
The non Read More >> |
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science in ancient india
In Ancient India ,science was highly developed especially mathematics,astronomy and medical sciences.The ancient rulers and kings encourged the early scientists. The concept of zero was born in ancien Read More >> |
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