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
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 Gupta Era: A Triumph of Knowledge and Power (320-600 CE) INTRODUCTION The Gupta period is essentially regarded as being the Golden Age of India. It roughly spans around 320 CE to 550 CE. During this time, outstanding work had been done in the fields of arts, literature, science, and mathematics, and especially philosophy, among … Read more