Category Archives: History

Q. Explain the factors that led to the Industrial Revolution. How did industrialization transform economies, societies, and daily life during the 18th and 19th centuries?

Industrial Revolution

The Industrial Revolution was a period of major industrialization from the late 18th to early 19th century, starting in Britain. […]

Q. Examine the formation of linguistic states such as Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. What were the key challenges and achievements of this reorganization?

formation of linguistic states

The formation of linguistic states in India was a significant post-independence development that aimed to reorganize the country’s administrative boundaries based on […]

Q. Analyze the impact of the Revolt of 1857 on Indian nationalism and the freedom struggle. How did it pave the way for future movements against British rule?

Revolt of 1857

The Revolt of 1857 had a profound impact on Indian nationalism and the subsequent freedom struggle. Here are some key […]

Q.2. Why did the armies of the British East India Company – mostly comprising of Indian soldiers – win consistently against the more numerous and better equipped armies of the then Indian rulers? Give reasons. [UPSC 2022 GS P-1]

The British East India Company’s armies, despite being composed mostly of Indian soldiers (sepoys), consistently won against the larger and […]