1857 Revolt Tnpsc

1857 Revolt Tnpsc

The 1857 Revolt sowed the seeds of Indian nationalism, which lay dormant in the subconscious of the Indian people. It started the movement which was a continuous struggle against British rule till 1947. Hence, the nature, character, and causes of this Great Revolt of 1857 should be studied in order to understand the subsequent events. … Read more

NCERT History syllabus for UPSC

SYLLABUS TOPICS Stone Age Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic – Occupation, Tools, Pottery, Settlements, Lifestyle, Prehistoric Art (Cave paintings). Chalcolithic – Early towns and settlements, Farming Cultures (Ahar, Malwa, Jorwe etc) , Pottery (Ochre colored), Dwelling and Burial practices Indus Valley Civilization- Bronze Age Origin, Geographical Extent, Cities and towns, Urban planning, Important structures, Agriculture, Trade and … Read more

Art and Architecture of Bahmani kingdom Upsc

Art and Architecture of Bahmani kingdom

Bahmani Kingdom Architecture Bahmani sultans developed an architecture called Persianate-Indo-Islamic. It was well adapted by the Sultanates of the Deccan. Kalaburagi, the first capital of Bahmani is the place where Jami Masjid was built in 1367. It has perhaps the Bazaar Street in the fort, it is one of the earliest of its kind in … Read more

Role of Tamil Nadu in Freedom Struggle Tnpsc

Role of Tamil Nadu in the Freedom Struggle The role of Tamil Nadu in the Freedom Struggle has great importance against British colonial rule. Palayakarars of the late 18th century made various attempts to establish freedom in Tamil Country. After the defeat of Palayakarars, Indian sepoys, and officers made an uprising in Vellore Fort in … Read more

First Mughal emperor in India: Babur Upsc

babur mughal emperor upsc

Zahiruddin Muhammad to Babur (1526–1530) Who was the first Mughal emperor? The answer is Babur, the real founder of the Mughal dynasty. The race for power in Central was between Uzbeks- A Turkic ethnic group, Safavids (Shia Muslims of Iran), and Ottomans (Sunni Muslims of Turkish ethnic group). The Ottomans forced the ruler of Samarkand, … Read more

Who was the last powerful mughal ruler?

Who was the last powerful Mughal ruler? The last powerful Mughal ruler is Aurangzeb Alamgir (“World Conqueror”) ascended the royalty in 1658 after getting rid of all the rivals for the throne, Dara Shukoh, Shuja, and Murad, in a war of succession. He ruled for fifty years which can be divided into two equal parts. … Read more

Samrat Shah Jahan history Upsc

Shah Jahan History In the tapestry of Mughal history, the name Shah Jahan resonates as a symbol of grandeur, architectural brilliance, and enduring love. The fifth emperor of the Mughal dynasty, Shah Jahan, ruled over the Indian subcontinent during the 17th century. His reign is often characterized by the construction of breathtaking monuments, most notably … Read more

Shivaji and Aurangzeb relationship Upsc

Aurangzeb against Marathas The Marathas under Shivaji were a threat to Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb sent two of his great generals Shaista Khan and Jai Singh one after the other to capture Shivaji. Shivaji Arrest Jai Singh captured Shivaji and took him to Delhi but Shivaji managed to escape to the Deccan. Shivaji, employing guerrilla tactics, defied … Read more

* * All the Notes in this blog, are referred from Tamil Nadu State Board Books and Samacheer Kalvi Books. Kindly check with the original Tamil Nadu state board books and Ncert Books.