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
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
Vernacular Press Act 1878: A Turning Point in India’s Fight for Freedom of Speech Introduction The Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was one of the landmark pieces of legislation of British India, supposedly aimed at curtailing the surging nationalism among the Indians. It was at a time when the role of the press began to … Read more
Quit India Movement: The Best Chapter of Struggle towards Indian Freedom 1942–1943 The Quit India Movement is important because it occurred during August 1942 and was a turning point in India’s struggle to gain independence from British rule. It was a peak time of national fervour wherein the Indian people reflected on their will to … 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
The Bardoli Resolution: A Watershed in the Indian Freedom Movement (20 Century) The Bardoli resolution is one of the major events in the freedom movement of India. The resolution was introduced in 1928 as a result of British persecution in Bardoli of the Surat district of the Gujarat region. It epitomized the theme of civil … Read more
The Revolt of 1857, generally called the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence, is a turning point in Indian history. Many factors in social, economic, political and military matters combined to lead to this revolt against British colonial power. Naturally, the outcome of this revolt would define a defining moment – it … Read more