History of India – VI: c. 1750 – 1857

In this post, notes of “Unit 6: Popular Resistance: The Uprising of 1857, Peasant Resistance “ from “DSC- 2: History of India-6: (c. 1500- 1600s)” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. 1. The Uprising of 1857 The Uprising of 1857, also called the Indian Rebellion of 1857 or the First […]

In this post, notes of “Unit 5: 19th Century: Reforms and Revival” from “DSC- 2: History of India-6: (c. 1500- 1600s)” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. 1.1 Introduction to Reform and Revival Movements The 19th century was a time of major social and religious changes in India. Various reform

In this post, notes of “Unit 4: Economy and Society: Revenue Systems, Agricultural Commercialization & De-Industrialization“ from “DSC- 2: History of India-6: (c. 1500- 1600s)” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year 1.1 Introduction to Land Revenue Systems During British rule in India, various land revenue systems were created to collect

In this post, notes of “Unit 3: Colonial State and Ideology” from “DSC- 2: History of India- 6: (c. 1500- 1600s)” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year 1.1 Introduction to Imperial Ideologies Imperial ideologies are ideas and beliefs that guided colonial powers in their expansion and control over other regions.

In this post, notes of “Unit 2: Colonial Expansion: Policies and Methods” from “DSC- 2: History of India- 6: (c. 1500- 1600s)” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year Overview of Colonial Expansion Historical Background From 1750 to 1857, colonial expansion in India was driven by the ambitions of European powers,

In this post, notes of “Unit 1: India in the Mid-18th Century: Society, Economy, Polity, and Culture” from “DSC- 2: History of India- 6: (c. 1500- 1600s)” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year 1. Issues and Debates 1.1 Introduction to 18th Century India Overview of the Mid-18th Century Context In