In this paper, I will be focussing on the post-independence issues faced by the tribal women in India due to their gender, and how the issues overlap to provide these women with the positionality they possess in society today. Introduction: Throughout the history of India, the tribal population has been one of the most vulnerable […]
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How the Bretton Woods Conference changed the Game after World War 2
The Bretton woods Conference and the subsequent Marshall Plan was a game-changer in the global economic power. The conference resulted in a shift of economic power from Britain to the United States of America. It is regarded to have changed the economic system and was a first of its kind monetary arrangement. It was at […]
Ideological similarities and differences between Gandhi and Ambedkar
Read this article to learn, ideological similarities and differences between Gandhi and Ambedkar! Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi considered the ‘Father of the Nation’, is renowned as the leader of the nationalist movement against British rule in India. He is very eminent for his doctrine of Satyagraha (non-violent protest). On the other hand is Dr.B.R.Ambedkar, the architect […]
A Complete Information about Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Delhi
A brief history of the Akshardham Temple at Delhi: The Akshardham Temple complex (also known as AT complex) was constructed by the Bochasanwari Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) in the year 2005. The BAPS is a subgroup of the Swaminarayan movement lead by Bhagwan Swaminarayan as a part of the Bhakti traditions. Swaminarayan, having […]
History of the Maratha Empire: Rise and Fall & Unique Facts
The Maratha Empire also was known as the Maratha Confederacy was the dominant power in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Empire was established in 1645 and with the defeat of Peshwa Bajirao-2, it was demolished in 1818. The empire is largely known for ending of the Mughal rule. The empire had its capital at […]
History Of India – ” Vijayanagara Kingdom – Krishnadevaraya “
India is known for its rich culture and varied heritage is a home for many empires in the past. The group of states or countries that are ruled by a single monarch is nothing but an empire. One of which is the Vijayanagara Empire, which means ‘city of victory’. Although it’s not as famous as […]
Historiography: Meaning, Approaches, Examples, Importance
Meaning: Historiography as an intellectual and academic discipline has been hard to define. Shrouded by abstract theoretical, philosophical and methodological jargon, professional historians themselves have not been able to achieve common consensus on the specific definition of the term, describing it to mean the writing of history, the study of historical methodology, the analysis of […]