Modern Indian History

Mangal Pandey

Mangal Pandey: The Fierce Pioneer of the Great 1857 War of Independence

The events that led up to the Indian Rebellion of 1857, commonly referred to as the “Sepoy Mutiny” and “India’s First War of Independence,” involved an Indian soldier named Mangal Pandey. His name has come to be linked to the insurrection of 1857. Mangal Pandey, a devout Brahmin by faith, served as a Sepoy (soldier) […]

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Chapekar Brothers

Chapekar Brothers: The Great Unsung Heroes, c. 1869-1898

To begin with, there are countless anecdotes and real-life stories of how the Britishers tortured and tormented the Indians whenever they got even a petty reason to do it! But as a matter of pride, many Bravehearts repeatedly roared to resist the oppressive British empire through their daunting and gallant acts of armed revolution. The

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Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

The Great Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev & Rajguru, 1908-1931

23rd March 1931, 19:29 hours, Lahore Central Jail… Within a minute, something breathtaking was about to happen! The holy land of Bharat was about to get stunned & mesmerized by the temporary standstill of the revolutionary fire that was ignited by the young compassionate Bravehearts, which had instilled fearful tremors in the hearts of the

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Panipat – The Darkest Chapter in the History of the Marathas

Panipat – A name that an Indian, particularly, a Maharashtrian would not love to hear too often. A dark chapter in Indian history, that paved a good way for the British to stronghold the foundation of their imperialistic empire. A bloody battle in which almost at every home in Maharashtra, a scion was making his

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Savarkar

Savarkar: The Great Epitome of Patriotism and a ‘SWATANTRAVEER’, c. 1883 – 1966

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar – Some individuals find great inspiration in these three words, while others immediately label him a bigot, a coward, or a fanatic to put an end to the discussion. “Savarkar is not a person, he is an idea. The unity of identity (reconciliation) in mind, word and deed, as manifested by Savarkar

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