Modern Indian History
I. Revolt of 1857
- The First War of Indian Independence (1857)
- Causes of the Revolt
- Key events and leaders of the Revolt
- Impact of the Revolt on the Indian Freedom Struggle
II. The Emergence of Nationalism in India
- The Indian National Congress and its formation
- Key leaders of Congress and their contributions to the Freedom Struggle
Champaran Satyagraha
- Background of the Champaran District
- The arrival of Gandhi in Champaran
- Organization of Non-violent Mass Movement
- Negotiations with British Government
- Legacy of the Champaran Satyagraha
Rowlatt Act
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Non Co-operation Movement
Khilafat movement
Chauri Chaura Incident
III. The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922)
- Causes and events of the Non-Cooperation Movement
- Key leaders of the Movement and their contributions
- Impact of the Movement on the Indian Freedom Struggle
IV. The Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1934)
- Causes and events of the Civil Disobedience Movement
- Key leaders of the Movement and their contributions
- Impact of the Movement on the Indian Freedom Struggle
Salt Satyagraha
- Introduction to Salt Satyagraha
- Historical Context and Background
- Key Figures in Salt Satyagraha Salt Satyagraha
- Timeline The Salt Tax and its Impact
- Gandhi’s Call for Salt Satyagraha
- Preparation and Planning for Salt Satyagraha
- The Dandi March and Gandhi’s Symbolic Act of Defiance
- Salt Satyagraha Spreads Across India
- Government Response and Repression
- International Reaction to Salt Satyagraha
- Negotiations and the End of Salt Satyagraha
- Impact and Legacy of Salt Satyagraha
- Criticisms and Controversies Surrounding Salt Satyagraha
- Conclusion: Salt Satyagraha as a Milestone in India’s Independence Movement
V. The Quit India Movement (1942)
- Causes and events of the Quit India Movement
- Key leaders of the Movement and their contributions
- Impact of the Movement on the Indian Freedom Struggle
VI. The Partition of India and the creation of Pakistan (1947)
- The events leading to the Partition of India
- The role of key leaders in the Partition
- The impact of the Partition on the Indian Freedom Struggle
VIII. Conclusion
Short Notes
- The decline of the Mughal Empire and the rise of regional powers.
- The arrival of the British East India Company and the administration of India.
- The growth of Indian nationalism and the formation of the Indian National Congress.
- The impact of World War I and the beginning of the independence movement.
- The non-cooperation movement, the civil disobedience movement, and the Quit India Movement.
- The negotiations between the Indian National Congress and the British government leading to independence.
- The partition of India and the creation of Pakistan.
- The development of democracy and governance in post-independence India.
- The Green Revolution and its impact on India’s economy.
- The challenges faced by India, including poverty, inequality, and communalism.
Short Notes
- European Penetration into India
- Revolt of 1857
- Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa
- Champaran Satyagraha
- Khilafat Movement
- Moplah Rebellion
- Chauri Chaura Incident
- Non-Cooperation Movement
- Montagu Declaration
- Government of India Act 1919
- Rowlatt Act
- Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
- Madam Bhikaji Cama
- Shyamji Krishna Varma
- Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress
- Home Rule League Movement
- Ramosi Movement
- Abhinav Bharat Society
- Anushilan Samiti
- Eka Movement
- Surat Split
- Permanent Settlement
- Round Table Conferences
- Integration of States