revenue and of a military machine which could rival that of contemporary European states. In fact‚ the size of the machine was the reason for the final collapse of this empire which could not meet its financial needs. This was then achieved by the British who conquered the remnants of this empire and continued its administrative tradition and made it much more effective. CHARIOTS‚ ELEPHANTS AND THE METHODS OF WARFARE The course of Indian history which has been briefly sketched here was deeply affected
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political problems. The main problem faced by India in the past was maintenance of unity and stability in the country. When India was ruled by the Britishers‚ the disunity in the country was attributed to the British policy of “Divide and Rule”. India achieved independence from the British rule on 15th August‚ 1947. A period of more than 63 years has elapsed since then‚ but India is still facing the problem of unity. In fact‚ the main cause of India’s slavery in the past for such a long time was
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PAKISTAN MOVEMENT PHASE II * Pakistan Resolution [1940] * Cripps Mission [1942] * Gandhi-Jinnah Talks [1944] * Wavell Plan and Simla Conference [1945] * Provincial and General Elections [1945-1946] * Cabinet Mission Plan [1946] * June 3rd Plan [1947] * The Birth o Pakistan [August 14‚ 1947] Pakistan Resolution [1940] * From March 22 to March 24‚ 1940‚ the All India Muslim League held its annual session at Minto Park‚ Lahore. This session
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protection issues ought to be under the Indian control. The Muslim Association likewise dismisses the recommendations and rehashed its stand that the Muslims couldn’t live in Indian Union. The Hindus began Quit India Movement in August 1942 seeing British stuck in an unfortunate situation. The Muslim Group stayed unapproachable and reacted by
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad once said that – “The achievements of Sardar will be written in letters of gold and will occupy an immortal place in the history of India.” One would not disagree that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was one of the most important leader for the republic of India. He was known to be social leader of India who played a major role in the country’s struggle and revolution for independence and guided its integration into a united and independent nation. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was an Indian
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their destruction. Both leaders had similar but also differing views in regards to the anger between Muslims and Hindus. Gandhi was an outstanding figure in India who advocated non-violence when India was seeking its independence from British rule. As India’s independence was approaching Gandhi was struggling to maintain the cooperation between Hindu’s and Muslims. He believed that there could be a fusion of Hindu‚ Muslim‚ and Christian in India. In 1908 he wrote a pamphlet known as Indian
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religions during the British rule in India‚ the people from all sections and communities stood for a common cause which resulted in the revolt of 1857. It was the first time in Indian history that people from all walks of life‚ irrespective of their caste‚ religion and region stood together against a common enemy. Though the revolt didn’t succeed‚ the British realized that unity in diversity was a threat to their empire. With the passage of time‚ the resentment against the British rule picked up momentum
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students for the bar. In 1895‚ at the age of 19‚ he was called to the bar. While in London Jinnah suffered two severe bereavements--the deaths of his wife and his mother. Nevertheless‚ he completed his formal studies and also made a study of the British political system‚ frequently visiting the House of Commons. He was greatly influenced by the liberalism of William E. Gladstone‚ who had become prime minister for the fourth time in 1892‚ the year of Jinnah’s arrival in London. Jinnah also took a
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called the moderates. The moderate ideology was The British colonialism and Indian Nationalism were not contradictory‚ rather complimentary. For the moderates‚ development of England was the development of India. The British were invincible. As such‚ by a policy of co-operation India could better secure her interests. England‚ mother of parliamentary institutions‚ would increase the same in India and as such Indians should remain loyal to British. The Moderate method of struggle was defined as constitutional
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QUESTION BANK FOR ICSE- 2014-15 CIVICS 1. Name the main constituents of the Indian Parliament. 2.Who can increase the number of judges of the Supreme Court? 3.What is meant by the original jurisdiction of the High Court? 4.Who administers the oath of office to the High Court judges? 5.Mention one reason why Lok Adalats have become popular? 6.Mention one situation when both the houses of Parliament meet for a joint session. 7.Mr. Gurudev was nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha.Mention
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