The Poona Pact: Bridging Divides in the Fight for Freedom 1932 On September 24, 1932, the Poona Pact sealed the deal between Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi on the representation of the Depressed Classes (Present-day Scheduled Castes) in the legislative system of British India. This pact was significant for political and social positioning and … Read more
Jawaharlal Nehru – From Freedom Fighter to Prime Minister: The Legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru (20th Century) Jawaharlal Nehru was one of the greatest leaders in the Indian freedom movement and was the first prime minister of the country. His contribution to modern India is immense because he was born on November 14, 1889, into a … Read more
Government of India Act, 1935 – Pathway to Independence: The Profound Impact It had been one of the vital legislations enacted by British India-the Government of India Act of 1935. These were the first real concrete steps toward India’s liberation. This act was basically a British attempt to overhaul the administration of India amid growing … Read more
Annie Besant: Trailblazer for India’s Freedom and Social Change (1000 Words) Early Life and Background Birth and Childhood:- Born on October 1, 1847, in London, Annie Besant had a childhood marked by financial difficulties after the early death of her father. Education:- Despite the economic hardships, her mother ensured that she received good education, which … Read more
Simon Commission – A Turning Point in Colonial India: The Controversial Simon Commission of 1927 It was a significant part of the campaign of India against British rule that usually bore the name of the Simon Commission of 1927 officially. The British government set up the commission under the leadership of Sir John Simon with … Read more
Second Round Table Conference: A Critical Step Toward Indian Self-Rule 1931 1931The Second Round Table Conference is an important conference that took place from September 7 to December 1, 1931, in London. It has been built from the very foundation of the First Round Table Conference held during the years 1930-31, and it’s considered a … Read more
The Nehru Report – Blueprint for Freedom: Unveiling the Nehru Report of 1928 The Nehru report of 1928 is an important milestone in the India freedom movement and marked the first collective effort of the Indian leadership to come with a constitution for India as a self-governing Dominion of the British Empire. Below is an … Read more
Muddiman Committee – Evaluating Reforms: Muddiman Committee’s Bold 1924 Background and Context of the Muddiman Committee The early 20th century saw Indian leaders demanding self-governance from the British Indian government. The British government through the Government of India Act had presented the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms in 1919. These reforms were going to install a dual administrative … Read more