Twentieth Century: The World and India

This chapter details the beginning and the end of British rule in India. It explains the discovery of the sea route to India, the arrival of the British and establishment of trade centres, expansion of the company rule and its economic impact, etc.

This chapter elucidates the First World War and the Russian revolution. Western Europe and colonialism in Asia and Africa, the factors that caused the first world war, the Bolshevik Revolution (1917), and efforts for world peace are also explained.

This chapter discusses the movement towards a new world. It also elaborates the global trends between the two world wars, the immediate effects of the second world war, the formation of united nations, activities of the organs of united nations, etc.

This chapter discusses the National Movements in India. We understand the rise of Nationalism, discontent against the British rule, spread of modern education, etc. It also explains the partition of Bengal and boycott and indigenous movements.

This chapter discusses the movement towards independence in India. It elaborates Simon Commission (1927), Demand for Complete Independence (1929), Dandi Yatra, etc. It also covers the Quit India Movement, and Azad Hind Fauj.

This chapter describes the World after 1945. It elaborates the United Nations Charter, the rise of independent nations in Asia and Africa, and the partition and unification of Germany. It also explains India's contribution at the international level.

This chapter elaborates on the major incidents that happened after the Independence of India. It discusses the merger of Hyderabad, Junagadh, and Kashmir. It also covers the formation and reorganisation of Indian States and regionalism.