1945 Wavell Plan: A Hopeful Proposal Shattered by Discord A Glimpse of the Proposed Solution for Indian Independence Introduction In 1945, Lord Wavell, who was the Viceroy of India at the time, introduced The Wavell Plan. It was a plan to aid India in handling the rising demands for self-rule and bring some peace to … Read more
Mountbatten Plan of 1947: Shaping the Destiny of a Nation It was the Mountbatten Plan prepared by Lord Louis Mountbatten, who became the last Viceroy of India, in June 1947, which had been a critical watershed in the subcontinent’s transition from colonial rule to independence. As the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League began … Read more
The Vernacular Press Act of 1878: A Colonial Clampdown on Freedom of Expression The Vernacular Press Act was an ordinance introduced by the British colonial government of India to suppress dissent and control the vernacular or native language press. A set of exhaustive points detailing the history background of the act, reasons for introducing, implications … Read more
Legacies of Power: A Comprehensive Look at India’s Governors and Viceroys 1200 Words The role of Governor-Generals and Viceroys played a crucial role in determining the course of British colonial rule between the late 18th century and the mid-20th century. Though they were not administrative heads in the real sense of the term, they had … Read more
Cripps Mission of 1942: Between Compromise and Conflict The Cripps Mission of 1942 is one of the major incidents in the Indian struggle against British rule. It was a mission that was formulated after Sir Stafford Cripps, a well-known British politician of the Labour Party, had visited India in search of finding a friendly solution … Read more
The August Offer of 1940: A Turning Point in India’s Freedom Struggle The major offer made by the British government during the Indian independence movement was the August Offer of 1940. This was supposed to bring Indians on the side of the British in World War II and give a rough outline of the changes … 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
The First Round Table Conference and India’s Quest for Freedom 1930 The First Round Table Conference, held in 1930, was a significant event in the India struggle for independence against British rule. The conference was held in London and provided the platform where British officials and leaders from Indian political, religious, and social groups could … Read more