The Indian Independence Act of 1947 or Bhartiya Swatantrata Bill, was a significant piece of legislation passed by the British Parliament that paved the way for the end of British colonial rule in India and the subsequent partition of India into two separate nations, India and Pakistan. Here are the key points and provisions of …
Hridyanath Kunzru was an Indian freedom fighter, public figure, and writer. He was a long-time Parliamentarian, serving in various legislative bodies at the Provincial and Central level for nearly four decades. He was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India that drew up the Constitution of India. He was also keenly interested in international …
Bakastha was a system of land revenue collection in India during the Mughal era. It was a form of tax farming, in which the government would lease out the right to collect taxes on a particular piece of land to a private individual or group. The tax farmer would then be responsible for collecting the …
The Ameeni Commission was an important commission in the history of India, established by the British Government in 1872. The commission was formed to review and improve the system of Indian police. The Commission was chaired by Sir Henry Ameeni, an experienced British civil servant. The commission traveled to different parts of India and collected …
Chand Bibi, whose full name was Chand Khatun, was a remarkable and influential historical figure in India during the 16th century. She is primarily known for her role as a regent and warrior queen in the Deccan region of India. Here are some key points about Chand Bibi: Early Life: Chand Bibi was born in …
Khwajatash was the name of a Mongol general who led an invasion of India in 1304. He was defeated by the Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji at the Battle of Amroha. Khwajatash was killed in the battle. The name Khwajatash is of Turkic origin and means “lord of the chessboard”. It is possible that Khwajatash was …
Shri Harsha Siyak was an Indian king of the Paramara dynasty. His reign lasted from 945 to 972 AD. He is considered to be one of the greatest rulers of the Paramara dynasty, who transformed the Paramara Empire into a powerful empire. Siyyak II was born in 925 AD. His father was Varisimha II, the …
The sutradhykasha was a high-ranking official in the Mauryan Empire who was responsible for the treasury. The sutradhykasha was appointed by the emperor and was responsible for the collection, storage, and distribution of the empire’s wealth. The sutradhykasha was also responsible for the management of the royal mint and the production of coins. The sutradhykasha …
Kaumudi Mahotsava, also known as the Festival of Moonlight, is a significant cultural and religious celebration in the Indian state of Karnataka. This festival is closely associated with the historic town of Shravanabelagola, a prominent Jain pilgrimage site known for its colossal monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali (Gommateshwara). Here are some key aspects of Kaumudi …
Sanyasi Revolt is also known as the Sannyasi Rebellion, was an uprising that occurred in the late 18th century in India, primarily in the Bengal region. This revolt was unique in that it was led by a group of sanyasis, or wandering ascetics, who were traditionally associated with a life of renunciation and spiritual pursuits. …