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The Linear Index

Dec 22, 20235 min read

A linear dictation of history is impossible since we study how different powers simultaneously grew in different regions and how they interacted. Regardless, the following list should be fairly structured in order of events. Keep relying on backlinks and outlinks to explore.

Consolidated Notes

All the following topics as a one page site can be found at Modern History Full.

Advent of Europeans

A brief history of colonial powers in India and how British gained a strong control over Indian territory. Most wars in this section are not actually for empire building, but rather to secure and protect trade interests. However, the Treaty of Allahabad 1765 marked a transition where EIC started engaging itself with “ruling” rather than “trading”.

Rule by EIC and British State

The transfer of powers from EIC to British State and their political policies, administration. While this seems like a dump of Acts, the underlying narrative and political intentions bind them together. Overall, EIC autonomy is crippled slowly and the power shifts to British Crown, while parallely expanding political operations in India.

EIC Administration In India

Brief section on how EIC organized their administration in India and how it evolved during their rule. The topics of education ties in as British introduced Western education partly expecting to get cheap workers from Indian population.

Social Reforms

Revivalism

Peasant Revolts

The Revolt of 1857

Traces the journey of The Revolt of 1857. The revolt was highly diffused, with no clear leadership or communication and lack of participation by various sections. Thus, British succeeded in countering this. After the revolt, various changes were made by British to prevent chances of such revolt happening in future.

Indian National Movement 💪

The story of birth of Indian National Movement. This section traces the different ideologies which shaped the movement and also their internal tussles.

Mahatma Gandhi Era 😎

Mahatma Gandhi comes to India and gives a new shape to the national movement. He becomes a mass leader, takes INC to grassroots and collectively brings forth the Indian strength.

Gaining Steam & Winning 🇮🇳

Its time to win.

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