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Who is not associated with the Azad Hind Fauj (INA)?
R.C. Dutt lived in an earlier era and is famous for his book 'The Economic History of India,' where he laid out the "Drain Theory." In contrast, the Azad Hind Fauj was a military force formed during World War II under the leadership of Subhas Chandra Bose. General Mohan Singh was the original foundeRead more
R.C. Dutt lived in an earlier era and is famous for his book ‘The Economic History of India,’ where he laid out the “Drain Theory.” In contrast, the Azad Hind Fauj was a military force formed during World War II under the leadership of Subhas Chandra Bose. General Mohan Singh was the original founder of the force in Malaya, while Gurdial Singh Dhillon and Shah Nawaz Khan were the face of the INA during the post-war trials. The trials of these officers became a rallying point for Indian nationalists, highlighting the INA’s role in accelerating the end of British rule.
See lessIn which year was the Swaraj Party founded? (A) 1922 (B) 1923 (C) 1919 (D) 1920
The Swaraj Party aimed to provide a political alternative when the mass movement was at a standstill. By winning seats in the Central and Provincial legislatures, the Swarajists intended to expose the hollow nature of British reforms and demand self-rule. They successfully used the assembly floor toRead more
The Swaraj Party aimed to provide a political alternative when the mass movement was at a standstill. By winning seats in the Central and Provincial legislatures, the Swarajists intended to expose the hollow nature of British reforms and demand self-rule. They successfully used the assembly floor to block anti-people legislation and voice nationalist demands. Although the party eventually merged back into the mainstream Congress after the death of C.R. Das, its existence ensured that the spirit of resistance remained alive during the relatively quiet years of the mid-1920s.
See lessThe first split in the Congress occurred at the Surat session in 1907. When did the second split occur?
The 1918 Mumbai session was a turning point as it cleared the path for the dominance of the "pro-Gandhi" faction within the Congress. The Moderates, who had dominated the party since its inception in 1885, felt that the party was becoming too radical and populist. Their departure effectively ended tRead more
The 1918 Mumbai session was a turning point as it cleared the path for the dominance of the “pro-Gandhi” faction within the Congress. The Moderates, who had dominated the party since its inception in 1885, felt that the party was becoming too radical and populist. Their departure effectively ended the Moderate-Extremist era and ushered in the “Gandhian Era” of mass politics. By the time of the 1920 Nagpur session, the Congress had been transformed into a revolutionary mass organization, unified under Gandhi’s leadership for the upcoming Non-Cooperation Movement.
See lessWho are popularly known as the ‘Red Shirts’?
The Khudai Khidmatgars were remarkable for practicing absolute non-violence in the traditionally martial culture of the Pashtuns. Their leader, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, became known as the "Frontier Gandhi" for his deep commitment to Gandhi's principles. Despite brutal British repression, the Red ShRead more
The Khudai Khidmatgars were remarkable for practicing absolute non-violence in the traditionally martial culture of the Pashtuns. Their leader, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, became known as the “Frontier Gandhi” for his deep commitment to Gandhi’s principles. Despite brutal British repression, the Red Shirts remained disciplined and committed to the cause of a unified, independent India. Their involvement proved that the message of Satyagraha had reached the furthest corners of the subcontinent, crossing ethnic and regional boundaries to create a truly pan-Indian resistance against colonial authority.
See lessThe Indian National Congress agreed to the partition of the country in 1947. What was the main reason for this?
The decision to accept partition was driven by the grim reality of escalating communal violence. Following the failure of the Cabinet Mission and the Muslim League's "Direct Action," riots spread across Bengal, Punjab and Bihar. The Congress leadership concluded that forcing a reluctant Muslim LeaguRead more
The decision to accept partition was driven by the grim reality of escalating communal violence. Following the failure of the Cabinet Mission and the Muslim League’s “Direct Action,” riots spread across Bengal, Punjab and Bihar. The Congress leadership concluded that forcing a reluctant Muslim League into a single state would lead to perpetual internal conflict and administrative paralysis. Sardar Patel famously remarked that if the “body” had a diseased limb (communalism), it was better to amputate it to save the rest of the organism. Partition was thus chosen to ensure a peaceful, democratic future for India.
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