The Vohra Committee was a high-level committee appointed by the Government of India in 1993 to examine the problem of the criminalization of politics in India. The committee was headed by former Home Secretary N.N. Vohra and included representatives from various law enforcement agencies and intelligence services. The Vohra Committee report, submitted in 1995, highlighted …
The Subsidiary Alliance was a policy introduced by the British East India Company in India in the late 18th century. The policy was aimed at extending British influence over the Indian princely states, which were semi-autonomous entities. The Subsidiary Alliance was a significant milestone in the history of British colonialism in India, as it paved …
Zabti System was a land revenue system introduced during the Mughal period in India. It was developed by the Mughal emperor Akbar as a solution to the inefficient revenue system of the previous rulers. The term ‘zabti’ means ‘fixed’ or ‘systematic’. As the name suggests, the Zabti System aimed at fixing the land revenue by …
Sher Shah Suri was an emperor who ruled India from 1540 to 1545. He is renowned for his administrative and military prowess, which helped establish the foundations of modern India. Sher Shah Suri was a visionary ruler who implemented many reforms during his reign that significantly impacted India’s social, economic, and political landscape. Early Life …
Aryabhatta was a legendary Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the late 5th and early 6th centuries CE. He was born in Kusumapura (modern-day Patna in Bihar, India) and was one of the most influential mathematicians of his time. He is credited with the invention of the decimal system, the concept of zero, and …
India’s freedom struggle was one of the most remarkable events in modern history, a long and often difficult struggle against British colonial rule that ultimately led to India’s independence in 1947. One of the key movements in this struggle was the Individual Satyagraha, a powerful and unique form of resistance that helped to define the …
The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, is one of the oldest known civilizations in the world, with a history that dates back to the Bronze Age. The civilization was located in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent and is known for its well-planned urban infrastructure and sophisticated water management systems. …
The Rashtrakuta Dynasty was a powerful empire that ruled over large parts of South and Central India from the 6th to the 10th century CE. The dynasty was known for its cultural and architectural achievements, as well as its military prowess. Origins of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty They are believed to have originated from the region …
The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) is a policy think tank of the Indian government that has adopted the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) to measure poverty in India. NITI Aayog has developed its own version of the MPI to suit the Indian context and provide a more accurate measure of poverty in the …
Laterite Soil in India India is a land of diverse soil types, and one such soil type is laterite soil. Laterite soil is widely found in India, especially in the Western Ghats, Konkan region, Eastern Ghats, and parts of northeastern India. They are ideal for brick-making. This type of soil is highly unique and has …