In the history of modern India, the socio-religious reforms occupy a significant place The spread of liberal ideas of the[…]
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Part 10 – BRITISH INDIA AFTER 1858: LORD LYTTON (1876-1880), LORD RIPON (1880-1884) AND LORD CURZON (1899-1905)
After the 1857 Revolt, the responsibility of ruling India was directly assumed by the British Crown. Lord Canning became the first[…]
Read morePart 9 – The Great Revolt of 1857
The 1857 Revolt sowed the seeds of Indian nationalism, which lay dormant in the subconscious of the Indian people It[…]
Read morePart 8 – Educational and Social Reforms
Language and Education Policy Although the British had captured Bengal in 1757, yet the responsibility of imparting education remained only in[…]
Read morePart 7 – Revenue Administration and Economic Policy of the British
British Agrarian Policy Till the 18th century, there was a strong relation between agriculture and cottage industries in India. The[…]
Read morePart 6 – Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856)
Lord Dalhousie was the youngest Governor-General of India when he assumed charge at the age of 36 in 1848. He[…]
Read morePart 5 – Lord William Bentinck (1828-1835)
Lord William Bentinck assumed the office of the Governor-general in 1828 He was appointed the Governor of Madras in 1803[…]
Read morePart 4 – Lord Hastings (1813-1823)
Lord Hastings became Governor-general in 1813. He adopted a vigorous forward policy and waged wars extensively Conditions in India when[…]
Read morePart 3 – The Marquees of Wellesley (1798-1805)
He was a great imperialist and called himself ‘a Bengal tiger’ Wellesley came to India with a determination to launch[…]
Read morePart 2 – Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793)
INTRODUCTION Lord Cornwallis, a warrior-statesman, succeeded Warren Hastings as Governor-General in 1786. He was also a close friend of Prime[…]
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