Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase.

Women’s participation in India’s freedom struggle dates back to 1817. While women were involved since the foundation of the Congress, it was Gandhi who initiated the mass participation of women in the freedom struggle. Role of women during the Gandhian ..

Highlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom.

Both Mahatma Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose were stalwarts of Indian freedom struggle. Gandhi and Subhash Chandra Bose differed in their approach and had different understanding of political reality: Subhash Chandra Bose adopted violent means for liberation of India and ..

The use of non-violence was the most important reason for African Americans gaining improved civil rights in the years 1960-8. How far would you agree with this statement?

While considering Mutiny of 1857 as the first war of Independence, we generally accept Mangal Pandey as the first martyr of Indian freedom struggle. However, there were many others who revolted (against British) even before 1857. Elucidate the role of some of such unsung heroes whose martyrdom / revolt pre-dates 1857.

There were several uprisings before 1857 such as Sanyasi and Fakir rebellion, Paika Rebelion, Santhal rebellion and so on; each of them led by many unsung heroes. This apart, there were many Indians including employees of Rajas and Nawabs who ..

Most invaders in medieval times came to India from High mountain passes of North while they could have entered through western plains or low mountains. Critically examine the statement while keeping focus on geographical and political reasons.

Most of the Muslim invasions came from Central Asia and Middle East via mountain passes particularly Khyber Pass and Bolan Pass. In terms of distance, these were proximate to the invaders in comparison to the western plains or sea coast. ..

Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy.

Pre-colonial India had favorable foreign trade due to excellence in indigenous production. Indian artisans were famous all over the world for their skills.  There was large scale production on cotton and silk, jute, dyestuffs, mineral and metallic products like arms, ..

Discuss the key principles of Subsidiary Alliance System. To what extent, this system contributed in making the British Company the Supreme Sovereign Authority in India?

The key principles of subsidiary alliance system were as follows: A permanent subsidiary force would be stationed in the capital of friendly princely state For the upkeep of this force a smaller native state was asked to pay in cash ..

Explain why Malcolm X left the Nation of Islam.

Malcolm X was an African American Muslim minister and a popular human rights activist who took part in the civil rights movement. He was most popular because of his action as a vocal spokesman for the Nation of Islam. Joining ..