Part I: Colonial Rule in India (1757-1857)
Introduction to Modern India Overview of Modern Indian History Historiography: Schools of Thought Primary and Secondary Sources
The British East India Company and Early British Rule
Establishment of the East India Company Battle of Plassey (1757) and Battle of Buxar (1764) Dual Administration System Warren Hastings and the Regulating Act of 1773 Subsidiary Alliances and the Doctrine of Lapse
Economic Impact of Colonial Rule
Colonial Economic Policies and Their Impact Land Revenue Systems: Permanent Settlement, Ryotwari, Mahalwari Deindustrialization: Impact on Artisans and Handicrafts Drain of Wealth Theory Famines: Causes and British Response
Socio-Cultural Changes under British Rule
Introduction of Western Education o Macaulay’s Minutes and English Education Act of 1835 Impact on Indian Society Social Reform Movements Brahmo Samaj (Raja Ram Mohan Roy) Arya Samaj (Swami Dayananda Saraswati) Role of Christian Missionaries and Social Legislation
Early Resistance to British Rule
Peasant and Tribal Rebellions Sannyasi-Fakir Rebellion, Paik Rebellion Kol Rebellion, Santhal Rebellion The Revolt of 1857 Causes: Political, Economic, Social Key Events and Leaders Consequences: End of East India Company’s Rule
Part II: The Rise of Nationalism (1858-1919)
Post-1857 Reforms and Policies British Crown’s Direct Rule: Government of India Act 1858 Administrative Reforms Indian Civil Service Judicial and Police Reforms Economic Exploitation: Development of Railways, Telegraph
Formation of Indian National Congress and Early Nationalists
Establishment of Indian National Congress (1885) Objectives and Early Leaders o Methods of Political Work: Petitions and Resolutions Moderates vs. Extremists o Moderates: Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Dadabhai Naoroji Extremists: Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai Swadeshi Movement and Partition of Bengal (1905-1911)
Socio-Religious Reform Movements
Movements for Social Reforms Contributions of Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Mission Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Aligarh Movement Jyotirao Phule and Anti-Caste Movements Role in National Awakening
Impact of World War I on India
Indian Contribution to the War Effort Economic Impact: War Loans and Contributions Rise in Nationalist Sentiments Home Rule Movement Leadership of Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant Objectives and Methods
Part III: Towards Independence (1919-1947)
Gandhian Era and Mass Movements Introduction of Mahatma Gandhi and His Ideology Satyagraha: Concept and Application Early Movements: Champaran, Kheda, Ahmedabad Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) Causes and Launch Mass Participation and Suspension Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-34) Salt March and Dandi March Round Table Conferences and Gandhi-Irwin Pact
Constitutional Developments
Government of India Act 1919: Dyarchy in Provinces Simon Commission and Nehru Report (1928) Government of India Act 1935: Provincial Autonomy and Federation Round Table Conferences and Communal Award
Revolutionary Movements and Militant Nationalism
Ghadar Party and Komagata Maru Incident Bhagat Singh and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) Role of Revolutionary Leaders: Surya Sen, Chandrasekhar Azad Naval Mutiny and Other Revolutionary Activities
The Struggle Intensifies: Quit India Movement
Causes and August 1942 Resolution Role of Congress Leadership British Response and Suppression Role of Subhas Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army (INA) Formation and Military Campaigns Bose’s Vision for Free India
Towards Partition and Independence
Cripps Mission (1942) and Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) Rise of Communalism and Direct Action Day Mountbatten Plan and Partition of India (1947) Role of Leaders: Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, Mohammad Ali Jinnah Independence and Its Immediate Aftermath
Part IV: Post-Independence India (1947 Onwards)
Challenges of the New Nation Partition and Its Humanitarian Crisis Integration of Princely States Role of Sardar Patel and V.P. Menon Hyderabad, Junagarh, Kashmir Issues Drafting of the Indian Constitution Constituent Assembly and Key Debates Adoption of the Constitution and Republic Day (1950)
Economic Policies and Planning
Nehruvian Socialist Framework Industrial Policies and Major Dams Projects Mixed Economy and Public Sector Development Five-Year Plans Goals and Achievements of Each Plan Challenges and Criticisms Green Revolution o Agricultural Policies and Impact on Rural Economy Technological Advancements and Food Security
Foreign Policy and International Relations
Foundations of India’s Foreign Policy Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) Panchsheel Agreement Relations with Neighbors India-Pakistan Relations: Wars of 1947, 1965, 1971 India-China Relations: 1962 War and Border Issues India’s Role in the United Nations and Global Forums
Social and Cultural Transformation
Social Reforms and Movements Women’s Rights Movements and Legislative Changes Dalit Movements and Affirmative Action Policies Changes in Education Evolution of Educational Policies Expansion of Higher Education and Research Institutions Evolution of Indian Art and Literature Indian Cinema: Bollywood and Regional Films Modern Indian Literature and Key Authors
Political Developments and Challenges + Remaining
Political Landscape: Major Political Parties Indian National Congress and Its Dominance Emergence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Other Parties The Emergency (1975-77) Causes, Implementation, and Impact Role of Indira Gandhi and Opposition Liberalization and Economic Reforms of the 1990s P.V. Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh's Economic Policies oImpact on Indian Economy and Society Chapter 20: India in the 21st Century Economic Growth and Development IT Boom and India as an Economic Powerhouse Infrastructure Development and Urbanization Social Changes and Challenges Demographic Shifts and Urbanization Issues of Social Inequality and Regional Disparities India's Role in Global Politics Strategic Partnerships and International Alliances India's Contributions to Global Issues: Climate Change, Peacekeeping Chapter 21: Reflections on Modern Indian History Summary of Major Developments Impact of Colonial Rule and the Struggle for Independence India’s Journey Post-Independence: Achievements and Challenges Vision for the Future: Social, Economic, and Political Horizons Appendices Chronology of Major Events o Detailed Timeline from 1757 to Present Glossary of Terms o Definitions and Explanations of Key Terms and Concepts in Modern Indian History Bibliography and Suggested Readings o Essential Books, Articles, and Journals Index o Comprehensive Alphabetical Index of Names, Places, and Topics
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