Mahalwari System revised under Lord William Bentinck in 1833 Unveiling the Mahalwari System The Genesis of Change Lord Wellesley’s bold initiatives from 1801 to 1806 expanded British territories in North India, marking the birth of the North-Western Provinces. Originally mirroring the Bengal settlement, the British sought agreements with zamindars for a substantial land revenue. Village-wise… Read More »
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. 2. The intricate link between agriculture and the production of goods crucial for export was… Read More »
Key Points The Quit India Movement, despite its ultimate failure in achieving its primary goal, left a lasting impact by highlighting the determination and resilience of the Indian populace in their quest for independence. Introduction The Quit India Movement stands as a significant chapter in the struggle for independence from British imperialism, and it emerged… Read More »
Charter Act 1833 Key Points 1. The Governor-General of Bengal became the Governor-General of India. 2. The Company’s monopoly over trade with China in tea also ended. 3. The commercial functions of the company in India were taken away completely and the company henceforth was to remain in India only as a political functionary. 4.… Read More »
Background and Emergence of Individual Satyagraha During World War II, the British Government sought Indian cooperation and made the “August Offer” announcement on August 8, 1940. This offer promised the formation of a representative Indian body to draft a new Constitution after the war. However, both the Congress and the Muslim League rejected the offer,… Read More »
Veer Surendra Sai Veer Surendra Sai (1809–1884) was an illustrious freedom fighter from Odisha, India. Born into Sambalpur’s royal family, he rightfully claimed the throne. However, the British East India Company installed a puppet ruler instead of recognizing his claim. Defying British rule, Sai embarked on a relentless quest for independence. Leading a guerrilla war,… Read More »