Classical dances of India Upsc

Classical dances of India Upsc

Classical dances of India Classical dances of India are recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi. It includes Bharatanatyam, Katak, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam. These mentioned dances are major classical dances of India. Also, the Culture Ministry of the Government of India includes Chhau in its classical list. These dances represent a unity of … Read more

Economic impact of British rule in India Upsc

Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors Tnpsc

This post is written for the topic “Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors Tnpsc“. The Social and Cultural impact includes the abolition of evil social practices such as Sati, Child Marriage, Infanticides, Human sacrifices etc. Also, western ideas such as Human rights, Freedom, Equality, and Liberty were the cultural effect that came along with … Read more

Last phase struggle for India Independence Upsc

Last phase struggle for India independence

The Second World War and National Movement In 1937 elections were held under the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1935. Congress Ministries were formed in seven states of India. On 1 September 1939, the Second World War broke out. The British Government without consulting the people of India involved the country in … Read more

1857 Revolt Tnpsc

1857 Revolt Tnpsc

The Revolt of 1857: A Seed of Indian Nationalism The 1857 Revolt sowed the seeds of Indian nationalism, which lay dormant in the subconscious of the Indian people. It started the movement which became a continuous struggle against British rule, lasting until India achieved independence in 1947. Hence, the nature, character, and causes of this … 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

* * 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.