The August Offer of 1940: A Turning Point in India’s Freedom Struggle

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

The August Declaration of 1917: A Beacon of Hope for India’s Political Awakening

The August Declaration of 1917: A Beacon of Hope for India’s Political Awakening Introduction The August Declaration, more commonly known as Montagu’s Statement, was a public declaration presented on 20th August 1917 by Edwin Samuel Montagu, the Secretary of State for India. This declaration forms one of the landmark statements in the political history of … Read more

Surat Session of the Indian National Congress 1907

The Surat Session of 1907 is one of the most serious and divisive moments in the history of the Indian National Congress. More than an intensification of differences of ideologies within the Congress, it prepared the future course towards freedom for this country. Here, we break down the causes of the Surat Session, its results … Read more

The Montford Reforms: A Step Toward Freedom or a Symbol of Delay of 1919?

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