Nurturing Excellence: Navratna Status Unveiled Eligibility Criteria of Navratna Companies To attain the esteemed Navratna status, a company must initially hold the Miniratna designation and boast a board featuring a minimum of 4 independent directors. The company must achieve a…
The Slave Dynasty Introduction The Slave Dynasty, the inaugural line of rulers in the Delhi Sultanate, played a pivotal role in shaping Indian history. From 1206 to 1290, this Muslim kingdom witnessed a unique blend of Turkish influence and Mamluk…
Unveiling the Mansabdari System Understanding the Mansab System The term “mansab” in the Mughal era denotes a position and rank within their administrative structure. During Babur’s time, the term “wajhdar” was initially used instead of “mansabdar.” However, this shifted with…
Understanding the Seventh Schedule The Seventh Schedule, as defined in Article 246 of the Constitution, is pivotal in delineating the distribution of powers between the union and the states. This schedule comprises three essential lists—Union List, State List, and Concurrent…
Exploring the 12th Schedule of Indian Constitution Evolution of Schedules in the Indian Constitution When the Indian Constitution was first enacted in 1950, it featured eight schedules. Over time, the number of schedules has expanded through amendments, and presently, we…
The Sixth Schedule The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution bestows authority upon tribal communities for the administration of tribal areas in Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Mizoram, as outlined in Article 244(2) and Article 275(1). This special provision aims to…
Constitutional Provisions on the Schedule 8 of Indian Constitution Article 344(1) and 351: Commission Formation and Language Promotion The Constitutional provisions pertaining to the Eighth Schedule are delineated in Article 344(1) and 351. Article 344(1) outlines the Constitution of a…
Cornwallis Reforms and Zamindari System/Permanent Settlement: A Shift in Dynamics Cornwallis’s Realizations 1. Cornwallis recognized the detrimental impact of the existing system on the country, with a declining agricultural sector and insufficient surpluses for the East India Company’s export ambitions.…
Beginning of Mughal Architecture The historical narrative of architecture spanning the 16th to 18th centuries unfolds as a captivating account of the Mughal Emperors’ building endeavours. This architectural saga, however, experienced a brief hiatus during the rule of the Surs…
Introduction to the Schedules of the Indian Constitution The schedules featured in the Indian Constitution encompass vital details about territories, seat allocation in the Rajya Sabha, governance and oversight of scheduled areas and tribes, as well as the delineation of…