Modern Indian History
From the sails of European ships to the slogans of Azadi, Modern Indian History tells the story of how a nation rose from chains to freedom.
Discover how traders became rulers, how heroes like Bhagat Singh and Gandhi ignited a revolution, and how every chapter of our past shapes the India of today.
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🔹Each chapter mentioned below contains a Detailed View, Short Notes, Mindmaps, Audio Summary & Questions on this topic.
🔹References taken from Standard Books like Spectrum, NCERT Class 12 – Themes in Indian History (Part 3), Modern India by Sumit Sarkar and more.
Why Modern Indian History Matters to You?
▪️ Prelims: 5–7 questions yearly, mostly factual.
▪️ Mains : Analytical questions on reforms and nationalism.
▪️ Essay & Interview: Tests historical insight. Mastering this subject boosts conceptual clarity and improves answer writing.
Modern Indian History CHAPTERS
I. ARRIVAL OF EUROPEANS IN INDIA
- Portuguese in India
- Dutch in India
- British (English) in India
- French in India
- Danes in India
- India on the Verge of Colonial Rule
II. EXPANSION OF BRITISH EMPIRE IN INDIA
- The establishment of British rule in Bengal
- The establishment of British rule in Mysore
- The establishment of British rule in Maratha
- The establishment of British rule in Punjab
- The establishment of British rule in Sindh
- British India’s Relation with Neighbouring Countries
III. BRITISH POLICIES AND IMPACT IN INDIA
- British Imperial Policies
- British Administrative Policies
- British Economic Policies
- British Education Policies
- British Socio-Cultural Policies
- Development of the Press and its Policies
IV. INDIAN RESPONSE TO BRITISH
- Major Tribal Uprising
- Peasant Uprising
- Revolt of 1857: 1st Freedom Struggle »
- Movement of the Working Class
V. SOCIO-RELIGIOUS REFORM MOVEMENTS
- Background of Socio-Religious Reform Movements
- Socio-Religious Reforms Movements and Leaders
VI. GOVERNMENT GENERAL UNDER BRITISH
- Different Governer Generals and Their Impact
VII. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT (WITHOUT GANDHIJI)
- Rise of Nationalist Movements in India
- Foundation Indian National Congress
- India’s Militant Nationalism and Revolutionary Activities (1905-1909)
- India’s Militant Nationalism and Revolutionary Activities (1909-1917)
- Revolutionary Activities Abroad
VIII. INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT (WITH GANDHIJI)
- Gandhi’s Rise to Prominence
- Non-Cooperation and the Khilafat Movement
- Swarajists, Socialist Ideas, and Revolutionary Activities
- The Simon Commission and the Nehru Report
- Civil Disobedience Movement and the Round Table Talks
- Debates on the Future Path
- Congress Rule in the Provinces
- Nationalist Response During World War II
- Quit India Movement, Pakistan Demands, and the INA
- The Post-War Scenario
- Independence with Partition
