General Studies 1

When does it begin? The decline of the Mughal empire began with the death of Mughal emperor Aurangazeb (1707) leading to the war of succession and Bahadur Shah coming to power. Later Mughal Rulers Ruler Features Bahadur Shah (1707 – … Continue reading →

Timeline 1616 – Established Danish East India Company 1620 – Established factory at Tanjore and centered at Serampore near Calcutta and carried out missionary activity Settlement of European Powes in India Pic Credit – Wikimedia Commons Reasons for the British … Continue reading →

Timeline 1664 – Formation of the French East India Company that heavily depended on the government. 1667 – Setting up the factory at Surat 1673 – Established Chandernagore township near Calcutta and Fort Louis in Pondicherry. Anglo-French Rivalry and Wars … Continue reading →

Background of British Advnt to India 1599 – Formation of English East India Company 1600 – Queen Elizabeth gave monopoly to the company for trade in the East. Progress of the British in India in West and South Year  Events … Continue reading →

Timeline in India 1602 – Formation of Dutch East India Company 1606 – First settlement in Masulipatnam 1609 – First fort in Pulicat Lake and it is called Fort Jalidara which acts as Dutch headquarters and later shafted to Devapatnam., … Continue reading →

The Advent of European Powers in India Factors Leading to the Advent of European Powers in India Week Rulers and Mutual Rulers in India Vast wealth in India Huge demand for Indian goods in Europe Fall of Constantinople to Arabs … Continue reading →

What is Population ? Population refers to the total number of inhabitants living in a specific area at a particular time. Factors Influencing the Distribution of Population in India Physical Features: Mountains & Hills: Low population due to tough conditions … Continue reading →

Role of Women in India Tradition and Family Structure: Women have traditionally managed households, cared for families, and played key roles in decision-making within joint families. Education and Literacy: Increased access to education has improved literacy among women, enabling them … Continue reading →

What is a society? A society is a group of people participating in continuous social connection, or a broad social group occupying the same social or spatial territory, normally exposed to the same political power and dominant cultural standards. Nature … Continue reading →

What was it? The Chinese Revolution refers to the political and social transformations in China during the 20th century, leading to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 1949 under Mao Zedong. Background  Before the Chinese Revolution, … Continue reading →