Articles for History: particularly World History for UPSC General Studies Mains Paper 1.
China: Opium Wars, Boxer rebellion, Imperialism The opium Wars 1st Opium war The Treaty of Nanjing (Nanking) 2nd Opium War Treaties of Tianjin 1st Sino Japan War Sphere of Influence United States: Me too Policy Boxer Rebellion Japan: an [...]
Prologue What is imperialism? What is colonialism? What is Neocolonialism? What is New Imperialism? Conditions/factors that helped the rise of Imperialism Industrial Revolution and Capitalism Marxists: Capitalism = Imperialism Protectionism Mercantilism Supply of raw material Investment Infrastructure investment Why [...]
Prologue CSAT 2013: GS History Internal Breakup History History: Modern India (5Qs) Simon QIM Tebhaga Annie Besant Ilbert History: Ancient, Medieval (2Qs) Culture Dance: Tribhaga Religion: Bhakti saints Religion: Buddhism Chaitya and Vihara Religion: Buddhism: Nirvana Jain doctrine Sankhya [...]
Characteristics of Indian Festivals? Seasonal in nature Seasonal Festivals are Agro-based Worship of Animals Worship of Fire Same time but different Names Involves Dancing Involves Processions Artificial / Non-religious Festivals Appendix: Major Festivals of India Bihu: three types, Makar [...]