Formation of Identities: Caste, Community, Nation

In this post, notes of “Unit 6: Formation of Identities: Caste, Community, Nation” from “DSC- 2: History of India – VIII: c. 1857 – 1950” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Caste History of the Caste System Caste Structures Before Colonial Rule Over time, this system became stricter, with people […]

India Towards Independence and After

In this post, notes of “Unit 5: Towards Independence and After” from “DSC- 2: History of India – VIII: c. 1857 – 1950” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Independence and Partition Background and Context: Independence and Partition World War II and India India’s Involvement Without Consultation: Economic Exploitation and […]

Alternative Trends in National Movement of India

In this post, notes of “Unit 4: Alternative Trends in National Movement” from “DSC- 2: History of India – VIII: c. 1857 – 1950” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Ambedkar and the Dalit Movement: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the Dalit Movement Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and the Dalit Movement Early […]

Emergence and Social Base of Gandhian Nationalism

In this post, notes of “Unit 3: Emergence and Social Base of Gandhian Nationalism” from “DSC- 2: History of India – VIII: c. 1857 – 1950” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Foundations of Gandhian Nationalism Early Life and Influences Gandhi’s Early Years Experiences in South Africa (1893-1914) Philosophical Foundations […]

Formation of the Indian National Congress (INC)

In this post, notes of “Unit 2: Early Nationalism– Emergence of Indian National Congress (INC), ‘Moderates’ and ‘Extremists’ Nationalist, Swadeshi and early Revolutionary Movements” from “DSC- 2: History of India – VIII: c. 1857 – 1950” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. 1. Formation of the Indian National Congress (INC) […]

Colonial Economy: Rise of Modern Industry in India

In this post, notes of “Unit 1: Colonial Economy– Economic critique Rise of modern industry” from “DSC- 2: History of India – VIII: c. 1857 – 1950” are given which is helpful for the students doing graduation this year. Economic Critique of Colonial Rule: Wealth Drain Introduction to Colonial Economic Policies The British colonial policies in […]

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