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Indian Council Act, 1909: The Morley-Minto Reforms ( Compromise of Power ) The Indian Council Act of 1909 was popularly called the Morley-Minto Reforms. It was a significant landmark within the British Indian political horizon and brought substantial transformation in governance in India which paved its way towards further constitutional developments in later years. Below … Read more
The Ghadar Party’s Fight for Liberation (1913) The Ghadar Party was one of the most phenomenal revolutionary movements that India presented in its anti-British struggle. Born out of the period when the British Empire started imposing heavy taxes on Indians, this party came about as a political organization constituted by Indian expatriates in the United … Read more
Indian Paintings – Eternal Brushstrokes: The Legacy and Spirit of Indian Paintings (1500 Words) Indian art can pride itself over its long history that spans across millennia, hinting at the rich cultural, spiritual, and historical background of the country. One of the most important ways in which this art manifests itself is through painting. Having … Read more
Rhythms of the Soul: A Vibrant Tapestry of Indian Musical Heritage (1500 Words) Introduction to Indian Music Indian music is the oldest and one of the most diversified musical traditions in the world. It is thousands of years old, threaded with religious, cultural, and social relationships. Although Indian music has its development through different phases, … Read more
Forging a New Path: Wood’s Visionary Dispatch of 1854 Introduction Wood’s Dispatch, adopted in 1854 by Sir Charles Wood, then President of the Board of Control for India, is a landmark in the history of British education in India. The Wood’s Dispatch was a response to an increasingly needed structure of the educational system for … Read more
Clash of Civilizations: The Battle Between Orientalism and Anglicism (19th Century) Introduction The Orientalist-Anglicist controversy remains one of the high points in the intellectual and cultural history of British colonialism during the 19th century, particularly so for India. While this controversy was essentially a debate over the contradictory ideologies about the interpretation and presentation of … Read more
Colonial Control Redefined: British India’s Revolutionary Reforms After 1857 The Indian Rebellion of 1857 is known popularly as the Sepoy Mutiny. The latter marked a new era in the administration of British India. Its trigger was the discontent over the rule of the British East India Company, which made discontent a widespread phenomenon among all … Read more
The Montford Reforms: A Step Toward Freedom or a Symbol of Delay of 1919? Introduction Montford Reforms, technically known as the Government of India Act 1919 is an important milestone in the constitutional history of British India. Enacted by the Montagu-Chelmsford Commission, these reforms were enacted to redress the rising Indian needs for self-governance, yet … Read more