Economic Development of the Sixteenth Century

In this post, notes of “Unit V: Economic Development of the Sixteenth Century” from “DSC- 2: Rise of Modern west-1” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Shift of Economic Balance from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic – Introduction to Economic Shifts During the sixteenth century, Europe experienced significant changes […]

Origins, Course, and Results of the European Reformation

In this post, notes of “Unit IV: Origins, Course, and Results of the European Reformation“ from “DSC- 2: Rise of Modern west-1” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Origins of the European Reformation – Background and Context   – Overview of the socio-political and economic conditions in Europe before […]

Renaissance- Introduction to the Renaissance, Humanism in Italy

In this post, notes of “Unit III: Renaissance- Introduction to the Renaissance, Humanism in Italy” from “DSC- 2: Rise of Modern west-1” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. – Introduction to the Renaissance The Renaissance (which means “rebirth”) was an important cultural and artistic movement that started in Italy in […]

Early Colonial Expansion of Modern west

In this post, notes of “Unit II: Early Colonial Expansion” from “DSC- 2: Rise of Modern west-1” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. – Introduction to Early Colonial Expansion Early colonial expansion is an important part of history when European countries tried to explore, conquer, and set up settlements and […]

Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism

In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism” from “DSC- 2: Rise of Modern west-1” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Issues and Debates – Nature of Feudalism Feudalism was a system that was common in Europe from the 9th to the 15th centuries. It […]

Religious and Visual Cultures

In this post, notes of “Unit 4: Religious and Visual Cultures” from “DSC- 1: History of India – III” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Bhakti, Puranic Hinduism; Tantra; Buddhism and Jainism – Bhakti Movement The Bhakti movement started in India around the 7th century CE. It focused on […]

Views & Sources of Studying Early Medieval Indian History

In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Studying Early Medieval India” from “DSC- 1: History of India – III” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Sources of Studying Early Medieval India – Texts Sources of Studying Early Medieval India Early Medieval India (around the 6th to 12th century CE) […]

USA in the World Politics, World Wars

 In this post, notes of “Unit 4: USA in the World Politics” from “DSC- 3: History of USA: reconstruction to New age Politics” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year.  1. Imperialistic Ambition and Power – The Spanish-American War The Spanish-American War was an important fight between the United States and […]

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