Modern History

Growth of Socialist, Communist, Capitalist ideas, their forms and effect on the society

Colonization : East India Company and Bengal, Nawab- Sirajuddaula, Battle of Plassey, Mir Jafar, Mir Quasim

Anglo French rivalry and Carnatic Wars

Structure of Government and economic policies of British Empire in India (1757- 1857) : Administrative organization, Social and Cultural policies

Administrative changes after 1858

Socio-religious reform movements in the 19th century: Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Theosophical Society

Opposition to British rule :- Tribal and non – military revolts, popular movements and military revolts

Revolt of 1857 – causes, nature, expansion, consequences and failure

Advent and expansion of European powers in India :- Portuguese, Dutch, French and British

Economic Impact of British rule. Impact of Industrialization on Indian economy