Discuss the various views presented by historians around the revolt of 1857.

After the analysis of the Revolt of 1857 we came to know that historians have expressed different views depending on their perceptions. Mostly they fall into two categories namely Europeans and the Indians. The former group of historians tried to ..

What were the key changes that took place in Gandhi's mass mobilization strategy from the 1919 Rowlatt Satyagraha onward as compared to his earlier movements in Champaran, Kheda and Ahmedabad? How these changes affected the further course of freedom struggle? Critically analyze.

Champaran, Kheda and Ahmedabad were the formative events in Gandhi’s political career. They gave concepts of Ahimsa and Satyagraha as tools to fight the adamant authorities.  However, from 1919, there was a huge change in Gandhi’s mass mobilization strategy. In ..

The Revolt of 1857 had far-reaching political, military, social and economic results. Amplify.

Revolt of 1857 had far-reaching political, military, social and economic results as follows: Political The administration of India now passed from the English East India Company to the British crown by the Government of India Act, 1858. A Secretary of ..

In what way did the Charter Act of 1793, 1813, 1833 and 1853 affect the structure of the Company Government in India? Discuss limiting yourself to Governor General and his council only.

Previously, the Home government in England consisted of the Court of Directors and the Court of Proprietors. The Court of Directors were elected annually and practically managed the affairs of the Company. In India, each of the three presidencies was ..

Provide the sequence of events that led to formation of INA. What was impact of INA on India's freedom struggle? Discuss.

In 1939, Subash Chandra Bose resigned from the congress and organised Forward Bloc for a more vigorous national struggle. The government first imprisoned him, and thereafter kept him confined to his house under close watch. In 1941, Subash Chandra Bose ..

How the abrupt withdrawal of Non-cooperation movement shaped further the socioeconomic and political processes in India? Explain while limiting yourself to events before launch of Civil Disobedience Movement.

The decision to withdraw the movement drew criticism from many national leaders. Many felt that the movement, which was at its peak, should not have been withdrawn because of one incident in one part of the country. This sudden withdrawal ..

The revolt of 1857 was more spontaneous than planned. Do you agree with this statement? Justify.

There are certain evidences which indicate that the 1857 was planned. These included: Use / distribution of chapattis or red lotus flower to the participants The contact between Azimullah Khan, Maulwi Ahmadullah Shah, Mohammad Fazli. The campaign of Kanpur was ..

How did the Third Carnatic War affect the political fortunes of the French in India? What were the causes of the French failure in their struggle against the English Company?

The Third Carnatic War was fought between 1757 and 1763 and it concluded with Treaty of Paris in 1763, which returned Chandernagore and Pondicherry to France, and allowed the French to have trading posts in India but forbade French traders from administering them. ..