Indian History
15 articles in this category
The Emergence of Hindu Nationalism in Modern Indian Politics
Explore the rise of Hindu nationalism through British scholarship and Indian rediscovery of Sanskrit texts during the 19th century.
The Transformation of British Presence in Nineteenth-Century India
Explore how steamship travel transformed Britain's colonial presence in India from assimilation to segregation during the 19th century.
Modernizing Colonial Rule: Transformation in 19th Century India
Explore 19th century India's transformation through infrastructure, education, and legal reforms driven by British colonial rulers.
The Decline and Transformation of the East India Company: From Commercial Enterprise to Colonial Administration
Explore the evolution of the East India Company from a trading entity into an administrative colonial power in 19th century India.
The Evolution of British Control Over India: From Company to Crown
Explore how the British East India Company transformed into a tool of direct colonial governance under the Crown by 1858.
The East India Companys Ascendancy in Bengal
Explore how the East India Company's rule over Bengal shifted from trade to governance, reshaping colonial dynamics in India post-1764.
British-French Rivalry in India: The Struggle for Dominance
Explore the intense 18th-century rivalry between British and French forces in India, marked by key conflicts like the Battle of Plassey.
The East India Company and the Dissolution of the Mughal Empire
Explore the East India Company's shift from trade dominance to territorial control following Mughal Empire decline.
European Conquest and State Structures in Seventeenth-Century India
Explore the pivotal period when European powers established significant influence over India through trade monopolies and military intervention, leaving a distinct legacy.
Conflict and Diplomacy: European Expansion in India, 1650-1700
Explore European expansion in India from 1650 to 1700, marked by conflict, diplomacy, and changing power dynamics.
Akbar's Conquest and Administration in Mughal India
Explore Akbar's rule in Mughal India, marked by territorial expansion, administrative reforms, and religious integration that shaped governance for centuries.
Sanskrit Literature and Cultural Unity under the Gupta Empire
Explore the Gupta Empire's role in fostering Sanskrit literature and cultural unity through standardized grammar and literary patronage.
The Rise of Hinduism's Popularization in Response to Buddhism
Explore the pivotal period from 300 BC to 200 AD in India, marked by Buddhist expansion under Asoka and Hindu resurgence through Vishnu avatars.
Ashoka's Banyan Trees: Dharma in Ancient India
Explore King Ashoka's rule, marked by shifts from military conquests to ethical governance through Dhamma principles in ancient India.
Chandragupta Maurya and the Expansion of Mauryan Empire
Explore the rise and expansion of the Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta and Asoka, transforming ancient India through military conquests, religious patronage, and administrative reforms.