Jawaharlal Nehru – From Freedom Fighter to Prime Minister: The Legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru (20th Century) Jawaharlal Nehru was one of the greatest leaders in the Indian freedom movement and was the first prime minister of the country. His contribution to modern India is immense because he was born on November 14, 1889, into a … Read more
Government of India Act, 1935 – Pathway to Independence: The Profound Impact It had been one of the vital legislations enacted by British India-the Government of India Act of 1935. These were the first real concrete steps toward India’s liberation. This act was basically a British attempt to overhaul the administration of India amid growing … Read more
Annie Besant: Trailblazer for India’s Freedom and Social Change (1000 Words) Early Life and Background Birth and Childhood:- Born on October 1, 1847, in London, Annie Besant had a childhood marked by financial difficulties after the early death of her father. Education:- Despite the economic hardships, her mother ensured that she received good education, which … Read more
Bardoli Satyagraha: The Triumph of Unity and Resistance (1928) Introduction The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, one of the most important movements in the fight for India’s freedom, was a great movement of non-violent protest, initiated by the legendary Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat in the taluka of Bardoli in 1928 against the oppressive hike in … Read more
The Nagpur Session of Congress – Unity and Resolve: How the 1920 Nagpur Congress Session Changed India’s Freedom Movement A Watershed Event in India’s Freedom Movement Nagpur session of Indian National Congress in the month of December 1920 proved to be a landmark event for the cause of freedom of India. It not only portrayed … 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
Champaran Satyagraha – The Champaran Revolt: A Nation’s Fight for Justice Begins (1917) Introduction to the Champaran Satyagraha Historical Background:- In 1917, Champaran Satyagraha is often held as the first major active participation of Mahatma Gandhi in India’s struggle towards independence. The protest was a mass protest that began in the Champaran district of Bihar … Read more
Triumph of Unity: The Workers’ Victory in the Ahmedabad Mill Strike of 1918 The Ahmedabad Mill Strike of 1918 is one of the most significant events in the history of India’s labor movement. It was one of the first efforts at Indian labor organization and a momentous occasion when Mahatma Gandhi intervened in mediating the … Read more