Modern Indian History

Sanyasi Revolt

The Sanyasi Revolt: A Great Battle Against Tyranny & Adharma (c. 1770-1820)

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The Sanyasi Rebellion, also known as the Sanyasi-Fakir Rebellion, occupies a significant yet often misunderstood chapter in Indian history. This 18th-century uprising, predominantly led by ascetics such as Naga Sadhus and Fakirs, emerged as a reaction to the socio-economic and religious oppression unleashed by colonial rule.  Yet, the narrative surrounding this movement has often been […]

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The Bengal Famine of 1943

The Bengal Famine of 1942-43: A Tragedy Rooted in British Colonial Policies

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The Bengal Famine of 1942–43 was one of the most devastating humanitarian disasters in modern Indian history, claiming the lives of an estimated 3-4 million people. While natural factors such as floods and crop failure played a role, the policies of the British colonial government, led by Winston Churchill, significantly exacerbated the crisis. This tragic

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Indian Constitution's Dynamic History: Divide And Rule Policies of the British

Dynamic History of the Indian Constitution (1861 to 1947)

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The historical evolution of India’s Constitution is deeply intertwined with the strategies employed by the British colonial rulers to consolidate their power. Among these, the “Divide and Rule” policy emerged as a significant tactic that not only fragmented Indian society but also laid a complex foundation for the political framework during the British Raj. This

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Aryan vs Dravidian Divide

The Evil Colonial Invention of the ‘Dravidian’ Identity, c. 19th and 20th Century

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The colonial period in India was marked by political control, economic exploitation, and a concerted attempt to reshape the nation’s cultural and social fabric. Among the many methods employed by colonial powers to consolidate their dominance, the ‘divide and rule’ strategy stands out as particularly insidious.  This strategy involved creating divisions within Indian society along

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Moplah Massacre

The Gruesome horror of Moplah, c.1921

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The Moplah Massacre of 1921, a gruesome chapter in Kerala’s history, remains etched in the collective memory of Hindus, particularly those from the Malabar region. This massacre was part of the broader Moplah Rebellion, an uprising that began ostensibly as a peasant revolt against British colonial rule but soon descended into an anti-Hindu pogrom marked

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Savarkar Myths and Refutations

The ‘Fiery’ Veer Savarkar – Ridiculous Myths and their Strong Refutations, c. 1883-1966

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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar! – A man who started India’s first secret society (“Abhinav Bharat”). A man who led the first-ever student bonfire against foreign clothes. 5 years later he was in London as a Law student and there he literally led the revolutionary movement sitting there, and wrote the seminal book on the 1857 uprising.

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Ramprasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan

Ramprasad Bismil and Ashfaqullah Khan

Modern Indian History, The Great People /

Mid-July, 1925… The oppressive summer heat hung heavy over Shahjahanpur, cloaking the mango grove in a thick layer of humidity. Crickets chirped their rhythmic song, the only sound breaking the hushed whispers of the ten figures gathered beneath the emerald canopy. Among them sat Ramprasad Bismil, his eyes burning with the intensity of a thousand

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Vasudev Balwant Phadke

Vasudev Balwant Phadke – The Great Pioneer of Indian Armed Revolution, 1845 to 1883

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Revolutionary – A person who not only aspires and thrives hard to bring out a blazing revolution, but also aims to change the face of society to the core, at large. A person who becomes a source of inspiration for future generations of other revolutionaries and different revolutionary groups, which constantly strive to seize the

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Loot British

The Great Indian “Loot”- The Horrific Plunder, The Bloodshed & The Tyranny, c. 1757 to 1947

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The Hindustani slang word “loot” meaning theft was one of the first Indian words to appear in the English language. The Oxford English Dictionary claims that until the late 18th century, when it all of a sudden became a prevalent term throughout Britain, this word was seldom ever used outside of the plains of north

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Kargil War 1999

From Surprise to Victory – The Saga of Kargil!

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Every year on July 26, India honours the soldiers who gave their lives in the Kargil War by observing Kargil Vijay Diwas. Without a doubt, the conflict illustrates high-altitude fighting in hilly terrain and poses substantial logistical challenges for the opposing parties. In the conflict, the Indian Army launched “Operation Vijay” in 1999 to retake

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