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The Revolt of 1857 —the First War of Independence

The Revolt of 1857 —the First War of Independence! By the first half of the 19th century, the East India Company had brought major portions of India under its control. One hundred years after the Battle of Plassey, anger against the unjust and oppressive British Government took the form of a revolt that shook the very foundations of British rule [...]

By |2015-08-08T15:53:02+05:30March 12, 2014|History of India|Comments Off on The Revolt of 1857 —the First War of Independence

Algeria’s Struggle for Freedom

Read this article to learn about Algeria’s struggle for freedom! One of the longest struggles for freedom was launched in Algeria. The French occupation of Algeria had begun in 1830. After the Second World War, France was engaged in a protracted colonial war to retain her rule over Algeria. Unlike other French colonies, a large number of French colons (settlers) [...]

By |2015-08-08T16:20:10+05:30October 18, 2013|History|Comments Off on Algeria’s Struggle for Freedom

India’s Mission Towards Independence and Partition of India

Read this article to learn about India’s mission independence and partition of India ! Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946: The Cabinet Mission had as its members, Pethick Lawarence (Secretary of State for India), Sir Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander and reached Delhi on March 24, 1946. It had prolonged discussions with Indian leaders of all parties and groups. As the Congress [...]

By |2015-08-08T17:32:00+05:30September 23, 2013|History of India|Comments Off on India’s Mission Towards Independence and Partition of India
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