Modern History – General Studies

The Bardoli Satyagraha took place in 1926 in the Bardoli taluka of Surat district. It witnessed a high level of political mobilization following Mahatma Gandhi’s emergence on the national political scene.

The Tebhaga Movement took place from 1946 to 1947 in Bengal and was a significant peasant agitation initiated by the All India Kisan Sabha, the peasant front of the Communist Party of India.

Peasant movements in India have played a pivotal role in shaping the socio-economic and political landscape of the country.

Peasant Movements during the British Colonial Period in the 18th and 19th centuries were indeed part of broader social movements

The August Offer, proposed in August 1940 by Lord Linlithgow, the Viceroy of India at the time, is named after the month of its presentation.

The Lahore Resolution holds immense significance in the history of Pakistan. It was a formal statement presented by the All-India Muslim League, advocating the creation of a separate state for Muslims based on their predominantly Muslim population.

The Second World War, a global conflict that took place between 1939 and 1945, had a profound impact on nations across the world.

The Election of 1937 marked a pivotal moment in the modern history of several British Indian provinces, as it set the stage for the formation of Congress Ministries.

The Government of India Act 1935 stands as a pivotal milestone in the annals of modern Indian history, marking a critical juncture in the constitutional evolution of British India.

The Harijan campaign launched by Gandhi was a significant movement aimed at addressing the issue of untouchability and social discrimination faced by the so-called “Untouchable” communities in India.