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Quick Revision Notes

Modern India

In this issue, we have presented Quick Revision Notes on History of Modern India. It is intended to serve as a ready reckoner for the upcoming Civil Services Preliminary Examinations.

Quick Revision Notes Series has been especially designed to help aspirants revise and retain important information related to various General Studies subjects.

We have comprehensively covered all important topics which are frequently asked in the prelims examinations.

The content of each topic is exam-oriented, encapsulating relevant information in a crisp and concise manner.

Indian History

Mughal Empire

1 Brief Introduction

2 Decline of the Mughal Empire

The Rise Of British Power

1 From Trading Company to Political Power

The Revolt Of 1857

1 Major Causes of the Revolt

2 Leaderships of the Revolt

Rise Of Indian Nationalism

1 Causes of Rise of Nationalism in India

2 Political Associations before Congress

Foundation Of All India Muslim League

1 Foundation of All India Muslim League

First World War And Nationalist Response (1914-1919)

Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-34)

1 Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha)

Nationalist Movement (1934-39)

1 Provincial Elections of 1937

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Quick Revision Notes

Modern India

Indian History

Mughal Empire

1 ​Brief Introduction

2 ​​Decline of the Mughal Empire

European Settlements In India

1 ​The Portuguese

2 ​The Dutch

3 ​The British

4 ​The Danes

5 ​The French

The Rise Of British Power

1 ​From Trading Company to Political Power

Administration Before 1857

1 ​Characteristic Features of the Administration of East India Company

2 ​The Regulating Act of 1773

3 ​Pitt's India Act, 1784

4 ​Charter Act, 1813

5 ​Charter Act, 1833

6 ​Charter Acts, 1853

Resistance Against British Rule

1 Civil Uprisings

2 ​Tribal Uprisings

3 ​Peasant Movements

The Revolt Of 1857

1 Major Causes of the Revolt

2 ​Leaderships of the Revolt

Socio-Religious Reform Movements

1 Reasons for Socio-Religious Reform Movements

2 ​Socio-Religious Reform Movements Based on Geography

3 ​Reforms in Western India

4 ​​Reforms in Northern India

5 ​Reforms in Southern India

6 Socio Religious Reform Based on Religion

Reforms In British Administration After 1858

1 Government of India Act, 1858

2 ​The Indian Councils Act of 1861

3 ​Indian Councils Act of 1892

4 ​Indian Councils Act of 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms)

5 ​Government of India Act of 1919 (Montague-Chelmsford Reforms)

6 ​Government of India Act of 1935

Rise Of Indian Nationalism

1 Causes of Rise of Nationalism in India

2 ​Political Associations before Congress

Foundation Of Indian National Congress

1 ​Factors Leading to the Foundation of Congress

2 ​Indian National Congress (INC)

3 ​Aims and Objectives of the Congress

Moderate Phase (1885-1905)

1 Methods of Political Work

2 ​Limitations of Moderates

3 ​Achievements of the Moderates

4 ​Prominent Moderate Leaders

Era Of Militant Nationalism (1905-1917)

1 Reasons for the Rise of Militant Nationalism

2 ​Methods of Work

3 Significance of the Extremists

4 ​Partition of Bengal (1905)

5 ​Prominent Extremist Leaders (Lal-Bal-Pal Trio)

6 ​Partition of Bengal – Annulment

7 ​Revolutionary Activities

8 Revolutionary Activities Abroad

Foundation Of All India Muslim League

1 Foundation of All India Muslim League

Emergence Of Gandhi

1 Early Career of Gandhi

2 ​Arrival of Gandhi in India

3 ​Initial Satyagraha in India

First World War And Nationalist Response (1914-1919)

1 Response of Nationalists to British Participation in War

2 ​Home Rule League Movement

3 ​August Declaration (1917)

4 ​Response of Government

5 ​Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919

Non-Cooperation & Khilafat Movements

1 Reason for Launch of NCM

2 ​Special Session of Congress (1920)

1 Brief Introduction

2 Decline of the Mughal Empire

1 The Portuguese

2 The Dutch

3 The British

4 The Danes

5 The French

1 From Trading Company to Political Power

1 Characteristic Features of the Administration of East India Company

2 The Regulating Act of 1773

3 Pitt's India Act, 1784

4 Charter Act, 1813

5 Charter Act, 1833

6 Charter Acts, 1853

2 Tribal Uprisings

3 Peasant Movements

2 Leaderships of the Revolt

2 Socio-Religious Reform Movements Based on Geography

3 Reforms in Western India

4 Reforms in Northern India

5 Reforms in Southern India

2 The Indian Councils Act of 1861

3 Indian Councils Act of 1892

4 Indian Councils Act of 1909 (Morley-Minto Reforms)

5 Government of India Act of 1919 (Montague-Chelmsford Reforms)

6 Government of India Act of 1935

2 Political Associations before Congress

1 Factors Leading to the Foundation of Congress

2 Indian National Congress (INC)

3 Aims and Objectives of the Congress

2 Limitations of Moderates

3 Achievements of the Moderates

4 Prominent Moderate Leaders

2 Methods of Work

4 Partition of Bengal (1905)

5 Prominent Extremist Leaders (Lal-Bal-Pal Trio)

6 Partition of Bengal – Annulment

7 Revolutionary Activities

2 Arrival of Gandhi in India

3 Initial Satyagraha in India

2 Home Rule League Movement

3 August Declaration (1917)

4 Response of Government

5 Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919

2 Special Session of Congress (1920)

3 Nagpur Session of Congress (1920)

4 Spread of Movement

5 Government Response

6 Withdrawal of NCM and its Aftermath

2 Revolutionary Nationalism

3 Simon Commission (1927)

4 Nehru Report

5 Lahore Session of 1929 (Poorna Swaraj)

2 Second Round Table Conference (7 Sep - 1 Dec 1931)

3 Third Round Table Conference (17 Nov – 24 Dec, 1932)

2 Ramgarh Session (March 1940)

3 August Offer-1940

4 Individual Satyagraha (1940)

5 Cripps Mission (1942)

6 Quit India Movement (1942)

7 C.R. Formula (1944)

8 Desai-Liaquat Pact

9 Indian National Army (INA)

1 Attlee’s Announcement (1946)

2 Wavell Plan & Shimla Conference

3 Cabinet Mission (1946)

4 Attlee’s Announcement (1947)

5 Mountbatten Plan (3 June, 1947)

6 Indian Independence Act of 1947