Our Pasts - III

This chapter details the beginning and the end of British rule in India. It explains the rise of independent states, which were controlled by the Mughals. It also provides information on the important Maratha dynasties.

This chapter provides information on the East India company. It explains the system of a subsidiary alliance and the growth of the colonial army. It also describes the difference between company administration and Indian ruler’s administration.

In this chapter, we will learn about agrarian policies and their effects on peasants and landlords. We will study the important factors responsible for the deterioration of Indian agriculture and triangular trade.

This chapter describes the tribal revolts in Chotanagpur and North-East. It details the changes within tribal economies and societies in the nineteenth century. It also provides information about Birsa Munda, who was an Indian tribal freedom fighter.

This chapter explains the causes for the decline of handicrafts in the nineteenth century and the slow growth of industrial development in India. It also details the impact of the first world war on the development of industries in India.

In this chapter, we will learn about the revolt of 1857, which was the beginning of the Independence struggle against the British. We will also study the causes, impact, failure and important leaders of the Revolt of 1857.

This chapter provides information on new education system and explains the objectives for the introduction of new education system. It also details the achievements of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad. He was the Maharaja of Baroda state.

In this chapter, we study the condition of women and discrimination that existed among people based on caste and religion during the 18th century. We will also study the changes in the status of women and the reformers who fought for these changes.

This chapter discusses the cause of untouchability and the origin of the caste system. It also provides information on the reformers who played an important role to reform Indian society and religion.

This chapter discusses the reasons for de-urbanization in India. It explains the role of railways in urbanization, the growth of civic agencies, and the police administration during British rule.

This chapter discusses India’s cultural heritage, which is a blend of art, religion and philosophy. It also details the impact of modern developments and the new forms of writing.

In this chapter, we will learn the reasons for the growth of the national movement in India. We will study the origin of the Indian National Congress and the pioneers of the nationalist movement. It also details the Swadeshi Movement.

This chapter explains The Rowlatt Act, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, Khilafat Movement, and The Non-cooperation Movement. It also provides information on the round table conference, the second world war, and the Indian national congress.

This chapter provides information on Hindustan Republican Association, which was a party set up to fight against British rule in India and to obtain independence. It also details the Indian National Army and the struggle for independence.

This chapter details the nationalist movement linked with constitutional changes and the major landmarks in constitutional changes. It explains the significance of the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the territorial divisions of provinces.

In this chapter, we will learn the problems faced by India after Independence. We will also study the successes and failures of Indian democracy, the causes for conflict between India and Pakistan, and India's relation with the USA.