Explain how the uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India.

The British policies of expansion, economic exploitation, administrative resolution adversely affected all classes of the society i.e. Zamindar, tenants, artisans, traders, maulvis, etc. The disagreement over British policies is responsible for forming the uprising of 1857, which shook the entire ..

The ideology of Swadeshi had brought a coherent relationship in economics, politics, religion and philosophy. Discuss

The terminology ‘Swadeshi’ is associated with Gandhiji. He is considered the champion of this concept. It means ‘local self-sufficiency’ or ‘home economy’. Gandhiji was of the opinion that in order to renew India’s vitality and regenerate its culture, simply exchanging ..

Has the formation of linguistic states strengthened the cause of Indian unity?

India is a democratic country with diverse and rich culture, Since the Indus valley civilization which was considered to be the oldest civilization has used many symbolic and languages for communication, Currently India has 29 states with all states having ..

Critically elucidate the various phases of merger of Sikkim into Union of India while keeping in focus the 35th and 36th amendment of the Indian Constitution.

From a hereditary monarch in 17th century, Sikkim became British Protectorate subject to British Paramountcy. In 1947, Sikkim rejected joining Indian Union. When China invaded Sikkim in 1950s, Nehru offered support to them. The treaty signed between the two made ..

Critically discuss Dr. Ambedkar’s rationale behind his ideal of “Annihilation of caste”.

Dr. Ambedkar was highly critical of the caste system which was prevalent in India. Therefore, he was of the opinion that the entire caste system be eradicated. He had valid reasons for his opinion: Firstly, according to him the root ..

What were socio-political implications of Aryan Invasion Theory? Discuss.

The Aryan Invasion Theory was propounded much before archaeological excavations were carried out in undivided India. Modern scientific tools had shown that the mighty river Saraswati existed and was not a mythical one as had been claimed. The Theory explains that early ..

It is time to recreate Gandhi’s notion of Satyagraha. Does the statement hold importance in present times of increasing violence against minorities?

It is time that our society accepts the notion of reinvention of Gandhiji as a political philosopher for the struggle against the violence unleashed against the minorities. Some incidents which have shaken the confidence of the entire nation need real ..

Despite an enduring commitment to the production of knowledge about India, the British made little effort at any time explicitly to construct an ordering system of ideology for their imperial enterprise. Discuss.

The British Raj wanted to justify their rule in India. For this, they made serious efforts to understand the customs, beliefs, norms, values, etc. of the within the Hindu as well as Muslim fold. However, there appears to be a ..