History

The 1971 India-Pakistan and the Shimla Agreement of July 2, 1972 are some of the most important events of the 20th century history of the Indian subcontinent.The 1971 war culminated in the capture of 93,000 Pakistani prisoners and a unilateral declaration of a cease fire by India after our ground forces had made minor incursions … Read more DMPQ-Do you think concerning issues of Kashmir could have been resolved as early in 1971?

While Gandhi and Ambedkar hold similar standpoints on the relation between religious orderings of the world and shapes of social existence, they sharply diverge, on certain occasions, regarding the question of what the crucial terms ‘caste’ and varņa refer to, so that they often seem to be talking past each other. Gandhi sought to cut … Read more DMPQ-The ways chosen by mahatma Gandhi and Dr Ambedkar were different for empowering the Scheduled class and lower strata of society. Comment

Salient features are as follows: Holistic involvement of all stakeholders like women, Harijan, Industralist, young and old ones. Movements were truly Mass movement. Non violence and satyagraha were two biggest element of Indian freedom struggle. Movement were well planned and their stated objective was made clear to the people and British authority. Minimum casualty and … Read more DMPQ- What are the salient features of the Indian freedom struggle guided by Gandhi.?

The 1931 Poona Pact shaped India’s Dalit political representation, and its implications are felt even in today’s parliamentary elections. At the heart of it lay a fundamental difference in their points of view. While Gandhi saw untouchability as a social issue, Ambedkar understood caste as a political one. The Gandhi Ambedkar conflict was over how … Read more DMPQ- Poona pact had a huge impact on the post independent political phase of India. Comment

  Indo-Islamic architecture begins with the Ghurid occupation of India at the close of the 12 century A.D. The Muslims having inherited a wealth of varied designs from Sassanian and Byzantine empires and being naturally endowed with good taste for buildings, never failed to adapt to their own requirements the indigenous architecture of almost every … Read more DMPQ- Indian native elements when mingled with the Persian elements led to emergence of new elements. Comment on the statement with special reference to Indo- Islamic architecture.

Sardar Patel, the architect and unifier of modern India, was not only a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi but also his ardent follower. Patel was a selfless leader, who placed the country’s interests above everything else and shaped India’s destiny with single-minded devotion. Sardar Patel was not only an organizer par excellence but also turned … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on the contribution of Sardar Patel in Indian Freedom struggle.

Provincial elections were held in British India in the winter of 1936-37 as mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Elections were held in eleven provinces – Madras, Central Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, United Provinces, Bombay Presidency, Assam, NWFP, Bengal, Punjab and Sindh.The final results of the elections were declared in February 1937. The Indian … Read more DMPQ- Why congress ministries resigned on the eve of World war II and what were the consequences?

The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny began at Bombay harbour on 18 February 1946 and soon spread to other parts of British India. Over 10000 sailors came to be involved in the mutiny which was suppressed by the British using force. The Royal Indian Navy Mutiny started as a strike by ratings (a designation for a … Read more DMPQ- How Royal Indian Navy mutiny proved to be the last nail in the coffin for British rule in India?

Cornwallis’s greatest achievement in India was the reorganization of the land taxation, known as the Permanent Settlement of 1793. Agricultural land in Bengal was cultivated by a large number of small farmers, who paid rent to a group of zamindars (landowners). Under the Mughals, the government had collected taxes from the zamindars. The East India … Read more DMPQ-Discuss the reforms brought by Lord Cornwallis.

Jyoti rao phule is considered as one of the major reformer of 19th century. His contribution towards women education, eradication of caste system, raising voice against the social evils like untouchability  etc. is unparalleled in the Modern history. Jyotirao established the first girls’ school in August 1848. Later he also opted two more school for … Read more DMPQ-Comment on the contribution of Jyoti rao phule towards Indian society.