Indian History
Indian National Congress Founded (1885): How a “Safety Valve” Became a Freedom Engine
In December 1885, a retired Scotsman and 72 educated Indians gathered in Bombay for what seemed like a polite tea...
Establishment of the British Raj 1858: The Dawn of Imperial India
In 1858, following the bloody Revolt of 1857, Queen Victoria issued a proclamation that ended the rule of the East...
The Revolt of 1857: When India First Challenged the British Empire
In 1857, a rumor about greased cartridges sparked a fire that consumed North India. From Mangal Pandey’s first shot to...
Annexation of Punjab 1849: How Britain Stole the Kingdom of Five Rivers
In 1849, the sun set on the Sikh Empire. After two bloody wars and years of court intrigue, the British...
The Death of Tipu Sultan: Betrayal, Battle, and the End of an Era
On May 4, 1799, the "Tiger of Mysore" fell, sword in hand, betrayed by his own ministers. Discover the untold...
The Battle of Buxar 1764: When the East India Company Became India’s Ruler
In 1764, three Indian potentates joined forces to crush the British, only to face a humiliating defeat that handed over...
The Third Battle of Panipat: 100,000 Lives Lost in a Single Day
On a cold January morning in 1761, two massive armies clashed on the plains of Panipat. It was a battle...
The Battle of Plassey: How a Conspiracy Toppled the Nawab of Bengal
On a rain-soaked afternoon in 1757, the fate of India was sealed in a mango grove. Discover the story of...
The Sack of Delhi 1739: When Nadir Shah Stole the Peacock Throne
In 1739, a Persian warlord sat in the Golden Mosque of Delhi and unsheathed his sword, signaling a massacre that...
The Foundation of the Khalsa: How Vaisakhi 1699 Changed Sikh History Forever
On Vaisakhi day in 1699, a sea of devotees gathered at Anandpur Sahib, expecting a sermon. Instead, Guru Gobind Singh...
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