UKPSC 2023 Paper History

Points to Remember: Join Our Telegram Channel Katyuri Kingdom’s demise after Brahmdev’s death. Partition of the kingdom amongst successors. Lack of precise historical records leading to varying interpretations. Impact on regional political landscape. Introduction: The Katyuri dynasty, a prominent power in the Kumaon region of present-day Uttarakhand, India, ruled for several centuries. The death of … Read more

Points to Remember: Subhas Chandra Bose’s ideology and his differences with the Congress leadership. Formation and goals of the Indian National Army (INA). INA’s military campaigns and their impact. The legacy and controversies surrounding Bose and the INA. The trial of INA officers and its significance. Introduction: Subhas Chandra Bose, a charismatic and influential leader … Read more

Points to Remember: Subscribe on YouTube Limited participation compared to other regions. Geographical challenges and communication barriers. Influence of local leadership and princely states. Role of students and common people. Repressive measures by the British. Introduction: The Quit India Movement (1942), also known as the August Movement, was a mass civil disobedience movement launched by … Read more

Points to Remember: Kalu Mahra’s role as a key leader in the 1857 Revolt in the Awadh region. His military strategies and effectiveness in mobilizing local populations. The impact of his actions on the course of the revolt in Awadh. The ultimate suppression of the revolt and Kalu Mahra’s fate. The historical significance of his … Read more

Points to Remember: Subscribe on YouTube The nature of the British Empire in India. The causes of the 1857 uprising. Sen’s argument about the inherent contradictions within the empire. The inevitability versus the inherent nature of the rebellion. Introduction: The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, a pivotal event in Indian history, continues to be debated. While … Read more

Points to Remember: Post-WWI economic hardship Rise of nationalist sentiment Influence of the Russian Revolution Growing awareness of worker rights Increased industrialization and urbanization Repressive colonial policies Introduction: The period following the First World War witnessed a significant surge in labor movements across India. While labor activism existed before 1918, the post-war era saw a … Read more

Points to Remember: The Cripps Mission’s objectives and proposals. The Indian National Congress’s response and its reasons for rejection. The Muslim League’s stance and its implications. The broader political context of World War II. The long-term consequences of the mission’s failure. Introduction: The Cripps Mission, arriving in India in March 1942, represented a crucial juncture … Read more

Points to Remember: Military strategies and tactics employed by Ibrahim Lodi. The superior military technology and tactics of Babur. The internal conflicts and lack of support for Ibrahim Lodi. The impact of the terrain and battlefield conditions. Introduction: The Battle of Panipat, fought in 1526, marked a pivotal moment in Indian history, signifying the end … Read more

Points to Remember: Sher Shah Suri’s administrative reforms. Akbar’s religious and administrative policies. Comparative analysis of their contributions to nation-building. Dr. K.R. Qanungo’s perspective and its validity. Introduction: The assertion that Sher Shah Suri was a “constructive genius” and a better nation-builder than Akbar the Great, a claim championed by Dr. K.R. Qanungo, a renowned … Read more

Points to Remember: Mughal patronage of diverse art forms. Architectural innovations blending Persian and Indian styles. Impact on painting, calligraphy, and decorative arts. Legacy of magnificent buildings and artistic masterpieces. Evolution of Mughal artistic styles over time. Introduction: The Mughal Empire (1526-1857) left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the Indian subcontinent, particularly … Read more