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A Brief History of Modern India deals with the events that shaped the happening after the decline of the Mughal empire and the rise of East India Company and the advent of British rule in the country.
MODULE - 1 Indian National Movement India and the World through Ages 168 Notes changes resulted in the passing of sovereignty from the hands of an absolute monarch to the French citizens, who had the power to constitute the nation and shape its destiny. The watchwords of the French Revolution - Liberty, Equality and Fraternity - inspired the whole world. Many other revolutions like the American.
Being only a brief history, the important events which includes Indian Mutiny for a nationalistic point of view India’s first war of independence in 1857 to attaining freedom in 1947 have been structured in a timeline that is easy to understand.
Written in an easy to understand language, the book is a good ready reckoner for many competitive examinations such as banks, state and union civil services examinations.
Major contents of the book are Revolt of 1857, Religious and Social Reform Movements, National Movement, Administrative Changes After 1857, Development of Indian Press, Civil Rebellions and Tribal Uprisings-1757-1900, Peasant Movements-1857-1947, Movement of Working Class, and Evolution of Nationalist Foreign Policy.
In addition, the book also lays emphasis on personalities associated with specific movements such as peasant and tribal movements as well as the freedom movement. At the end of each chapter important points have been tabulated as bullet points, charts or in tables for quick review.
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A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir (Spectrum)
Ancient India during the rise of the Shungas from the North, Satavahanas from the Deccan, and Pandyas and Cholas from the southern tip of India.
The Great Chaitya in the Karla Caves. The shrines were developed over the period from 2nd century BCE to the 5th century CE.
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves is home to the Hathigumpha inscription, which was inscribed under Kharavela, the then Emperor of Kalinga of the Mahameghavahana dynasty.
Relief of a multi-storied temple, 2nd century CE, Ghantasala Stupa.[145][146]