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
Sardar Patel’s Vision: Building a Strong and United India 1500 Words Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel was born on 31 October 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat. He is often referred to as the “Iron Man of India” for his strength and tenacity toward unifying India. He was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, who later … Read more
Tranquebar Tales: Denmark’s Forgotten Gateway to India (17th century) Introduction Indian history is more often than not narrated through the experiences of the British, Portuguese, and Dutch. Though not very audible, the Danes made up an important but relatively low-profile part of Indian history, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Danish East India … Read more