The Discovery of India is an intellectual exploration of the "oneness" of India despite its immense diversity. Nehru used his time in prison to synthesize India’s past with its modern aspirations. The book emphasizes the "unity in diversity" concept and portrays India as a palimpsest on which succesRead more
The Discovery of India is an intellectual exploration of the “oneness” of India despite its immense diversity. Nehru used his time in prison to synthesize India’s past with its modern aspirations. The book emphasizes the “unity in diversity” concept and portrays India as a palimpsest on which successive layers of culture had been inscribed without completely erasing the previous ones. It became a foundational text for the secular and democratic identity of post-independence India. Other famous works by Nehru include Glimpses of World History and his autobiography, Toward Freedom.
The 1928 All Parties Conference was a response to the challenge by Lord Birkenhead, who claimed Indians were incapable of drafting a consensus constitution. Dr. M.A. Ansari, a former Congress President and respected leader, led the proceedings to ensure a broad nationalist front. The Nehru Report, wRead more
The 1928 All Parties Conference was a response to the challenge by Lord Birkenhead, who claimed Indians were incapable of drafting a consensus constitution. Dr. M.A. Ansari, a former Congress President and respected leader, led the proceedings to ensure a broad nationalist front. The Nehru Report, which demanded “Dominion Status,” was the centerpiece of this meeting. Although it faced later opposition from the Muslim League and younger radicals like Jawaharlal Nehru (who wanted “Purna Swaraj”), the Lucknow conference under Dr. Ansari was a milestone in India’s attempt to formulate its own constitutional framework.
In the Maratha infantry, the smallest unit was commanded by a Naik, who oversaw 9 foot soldiers. The infantry followed a precise decimal system: ten Naiks were under a Havaldar (commanding 50 soldiers) and two or three Havaldars were under a Jumledar. This disciplined, hierarchical structure made thRead more
In the Maratha infantry, the smallest unit was commanded by a Naik, who oversaw 9 foot soldiers. The infantry followed a precise decimal system: ten Naiks were under a Havaldar (commanding 50 soldiers) and two or three Havaldars were under a Jumledar. This disciplined, hierarchical structure made the infantry effective, especially in defensive warfare, siege operations and controlling the mountainous terrain where they utilized their local knowledge.
The Treaty of 1719 was formally signed between Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath (representing Chhatrapati Shahu) and the Sayyid Brothers (representing the short-lived Mughal Emperor Rafi-ud-Darajat). The treaty was a political masterstroke for the Marathas: in exchange for providing military aid to the SayyRead more
The Treaty of 1719 was formally signed between Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath (representing Chhatrapati Shahu) and the Sayyid Brothers (representing the short-lived Mughal Emperor Rafi-ud-Darajat). The treaty was a political masterstroke for the Marathas: in exchange for providing military aid to the Sayyid Brothers, the Marathas received the official Mughal farman legalizing their collection of Chauth and Sardeshmukhi over the six Deccan provinces. This Mughal sanction gave the Marathas undisputed legal supremacy in the Deccan, leading Richard Temple to call it the ‘Magna Carta’ of the Maratha state.
The Treaty of Salbai (1782), mediated by Mahadji Scindia, was a diplomatic victory for the Marathas. Crucially, the British agreed to abandon their protégé Raghunath Rao (who was pensioned off) and formally recognize Madhav Rao II as the rightful Peshwa. While the British retained the strategicallyRead more
The Treaty of Salbai (1782), mediated by Mahadji Scindia, was a diplomatic victory for the Marathas. Crucially, the British agreed to abandon their protégé Raghunath Rao (who was pensioned off) and formally recognize Madhav Rao II as the rightful Peshwa. While the British retained the strategically important island of Salsette, the treaty restored most territories conquered since the Treaty of Purandar back to the Marathas. It established a 20-year peace (until 1802), which allowed the British to concentrate on neutralising Hyder Ali of Mysore, who had been an ally of the Marathas
Which book was written by Jawaharlal Nehru? (A) India Wins Freedom (B) Discovery of India (C) A Passage to India (D) My Experiments with Truth
The Discovery of India is an intellectual exploration of the "oneness" of India despite its immense diversity. Nehru used his time in prison to synthesize India’s past with its modern aspirations. The book emphasizes the "unity in diversity" concept and portrays India as a palimpsest on which succesRead more
The Discovery of India is an intellectual exploration of the “oneness” of India despite its immense diversity. Nehru used his time in prison to synthesize India’s past with its modern aspirations. The book emphasizes the “unity in diversity” concept and portrays India as a palimpsest on which successive layers of culture had been inscribed without completely erasing the previous ones. It became a foundational text for the secular and democratic identity of post-independence India. Other famous works by Nehru include Glimpses of World History and his autobiography, Toward Freedom.
See lessThe Nehru Report was finally accepted at the All-Party Conference held in August 1928. Who presided over this conference?
The 1928 All Parties Conference was a response to the challenge by Lord Birkenhead, who claimed Indians were incapable of drafting a consensus constitution. Dr. M.A. Ansari, a former Congress President and respected leader, led the proceedings to ensure a broad nationalist front. The Nehru Report, wRead more
The 1928 All Parties Conference was a response to the challenge by Lord Birkenhead, who claimed Indians were incapable of drafting a consensus constitution. Dr. M.A. Ansari, a former Congress President and respected leader, led the proceedings to ensure a broad nationalist front. The Nehru Report, which demanded “Dominion Status,” was the centerpiece of this meeting. Although it faced later opposition from the Muslim League and younger radicals like Jawaharlal Nehru (who wanted “Purna Swaraj”), the Lucknow conference under Dr. Ansari was a milestone in India’s attempt to formulate its own constitutional framework.
See lessHow many foot soldiers were under a ‘Naik’ in the Maratha infantry? (A) 15 (B) 25 (C) 9 (D) 3
In the Maratha infantry, the smallest unit was commanded by a Naik, who oversaw 9 foot soldiers. The infantry followed a precise decimal system: ten Naiks were under a Havaldar (commanding 50 soldiers) and two or three Havaldars were under a Jumledar. This disciplined, hierarchical structure made thRead more
In the Maratha infantry, the smallest unit was commanded by a Naik, who oversaw 9 foot soldiers. The infantry followed a precise decimal system: ten Naiks were under a Havaldar (commanding 50 soldiers) and two or three Havaldars were under a Jumledar. This disciplined, hierarchical structure made the infantry effective, especially in defensive warfare, siege operations and controlling the mountainous terrain where they utilized their local knowledge.
See lessThe treaty of 1719 between the Mughals and the Marathas was called the ‘Magna Carta of the Maratha Empire’ by Richard Temple. On whose behalf did Balaji Vishwanath and the Sayyid brothers sign this treaty?
The Treaty of 1719 was formally signed between Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath (representing Chhatrapati Shahu) and the Sayyid Brothers (representing the short-lived Mughal Emperor Rafi-ud-Darajat). The treaty was a political masterstroke for the Marathas: in exchange for providing military aid to the SayyRead more
The Treaty of 1719 was formally signed between Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath (representing Chhatrapati Shahu) and the Sayyid Brothers (representing the short-lived Mughal Emperor Rafi-ud-Darajat). The treaty was a political masterstroke for the Marathas: in exchange for providing military aid to the Sayyid Brothers, the Marathas received the official Mughal farman legalizing their collection of Chauth and Sardeshmukhi over the six Deccan provinces. This Mughal sanction gave the Marathas undisputed legal supremacy in the Deccan, leading Richard Temple to call it the ‘Magna Carta’ of the Maratha state.
See lessWhich treaty formally ended the First Anglo-Maratha War and recognized Madhav Rao II as the Peshwa under British protection?
The Treaty of Salbai (1782), mediated by Mahadji Scindia, was a diplomatic victory for the Marathas. Crucially, the British agreed to abandon their protégé Raghunath Rao (who was pensioned off) and formally recognize Madhav Rao II as the rightful Peshwa. While the British retained the strategicallyRead more
The Treaty of Salbai (1782), mediated by Mahadji Scindia, was a diplomatic victory for the Marathas. Crucially, the British agreed to abandon their protégé Raghunath Rao (who was pensioned off) and formally recognize Madhav Rao II as the rightful Peshwa. While the British retained the strategically important island of Salsette, the treaty restored most territories conquered since the Treaty of Purandar back to the Marathas. It established a 20-year peace (until 1802), which allowed the British to concentrate on neutralising Hyder Ali of Mysore, who had been an ally of the Marathas
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