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Page-2 of Modern Indian History

Modern Indian History encompasses significant events from the late 18th century to the present. It includes the struggle for independence from British rule. Key figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru played pivotal roles. The partition of India in 1947 marked a crucial turning point. This period also saw the emergence of modern Indian identity, shaped by diverse cultures and influences.

Pavendhar Bharathidasan Birth Anniversary

The Tamil Nadu government has announced a week-long celebration to honour the birth anniversary of renowned Tamil poet Pavendhar Bharathidasan. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin revealed the plans during...

 April 23, 2025

Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair, a prominent nationalist and jurist. He brought into light Nair's courageous legal battle against British officials following the Jallianwala...

 April 16, 2025

The Symbolism and Evolution of Clock Towers

Clock towers have recently gained attention due to a malfunction shortly after inauguration in Bihar Sharif. Despite their declining functional relevance, they continue to be constructed, reflecting deeper...

 April 11, 2025

Instrument of Accession in India

The Instrument of Accession was legal document in the history of India. It allowed princely states to join the newly formed Dominion of India or Pakistan in 1947....

 April 8, 2025

Copper Plates Unveiled From Vijayanagara Empire Era

Archaeological discovery was made when a set of copper plates from the reign of Devaraya I of the Sangama Dynasty was revealed. The unveiling took place at Falcon...

 April 2, 2025

Maharashtra Government Plans Memorial for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

On March 21, 2025, the Maharashtra government announced plans to construct a grand memorial for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Agra. This site is historically as it is where...

 March 22, 2025

Aurangzeb’s Tomb Controversy

The tomb of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in Khuldabad, Maharashtra, has become a focal point of controversy. Recent protests by groups such as the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang...

 March 21, 2025

Muzhara Movement

The Muzhara Movement is commemorated annually on March 19. This agrarian struggle began in the 1930s in the princely state of Patiala. It evolved into a very important...

 March 20, 2025

Andhra Pradesh’s Tribute to Potti Sriramulu’s Legacy

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the installation of a 58-foot statue of Potti Sriramulu in Amaravati. This decision commemorates Sriramulu's role in advocating for the...

 March 19, 2025

Chandra Shekhar Azad

Chandra Shekhar Azad was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement. He was born on July 23, 1906, in Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh. Azad's life was marked by...

 February 28, 2025

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