British Expansion
Study British Expansion in India from the 17th to the 19th century, beginning with the East India Company’s trade dominance and leading to territorial control after the Battle of Plassey (1757) and the Battle of Buxar (1764). Examine administrative policies, revenue systems like Permanent Settlement, Subsidiary Alliance, Doctrine of Lapse, and the transition from Company rule to direct British Crown rule after 1858.
Social Reforms
Explore the major Social Reforms of 19th-century India that aimed to modernize society and eliminate social evils. Study reform movements focusing on abolition of Sati, widow remarriage, women’s education, caste reform, and the emergence of socio-religious reform organizations.
National Movements
Understand the rise of National Movements in India from the late 19th century to 1947. Analyze the formation of the Indian National Congress, Swadeshi Movement, Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, Quit India Movement, and the leadership that shaped India’s struggle for independence.