Tipu Sultan, known as Sher-e-Mysore, ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1782 to 1799 and led strong resistance against British East India Company. His reign saw major military campaigns, administrative reforms, and innovations before his death in 1799. BulletsIn Tipu Sultan was born in 1750 at Devanahalli and was the son of Hyder Ali. He
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Tipu Sultan, known as Sher-e-Mysore, ruled the Kingdom of Mysore from 1782 to 1799 and led strong resistance against British East India Company. His reign saw major military campaigns, administrative reforms, and innovations before his death in 1799. BulletsIn Tipu Sultan was born in 1750 at Devanahalli and was the son of Hyder Ali. He
10Alfred the Great is believed to have sent an embassy to India in 883 CE, as recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, possibly to offer alms at the shrines of St Thomas and St Bartholomew. BulletsIn The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle mentions that Alfred sent emissaries named Sigehelm and Athelstan to India in 883 CE. The mission was
Alfred the Great is believed to have sent an embassy to India in 883 CE, as recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, possibly to offer alms at the shrines of St Thomas and St Bartholomew. BulletsIn The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle mentions that Alfred sent emissaries named Sigehelm and Athelstan to India in 883 CE. The mission was
12The Poligar Revolt (1799–1805), also known as the Palayakkarars Revolt, was a series of uprisings in South India against British taxation and interference. Led by regional chiefs, it marked one of the earliest armed resistances to colonial rule. BulletsIn The Poligar Revolt occurred between 1799 and 1805 in South India against the British East India
The Poligar Revolt (1799–1805), also known as the Palayakkarars Revolt, was a series of uprisings in South India against British taxation and interference. Led by regional chiefs, it marked one of the earliest armed resistances to colonial rule. BulletsIn The Poligar Revolt occurred between 1799 and 1805 in South India against the British East India
Rani Gaidinliu led the Heraka Movement against British rule in Northeast India, combining cultural revival with political resistance and inspiring tribal participation in India’s freedom struggle. BulletsIn: Born in 1915 in Manipur, joined Heraka Movement at age 13 under leadership of Haipou Jadonang to resist British policies and preserve indigenous culture After execution of Jadonang
Rani Gaidinliu led the Heraka Movement against British rule in Northeast India, combining cultural revival with political resistance and inspiring tribal participation in India’s freedom struggle. BulletsIn: Born in 1915 in Manipur, joined Heraka Movement at age 13 under leadership of Haipou Jadonang to resist British policies and preserve indigenous culture After execution of Jadonang
10The Battle of Bhima Koregaon was fought on January 1, 1818 between the British East India Company and the Marathas, marking a turning point in the Third Anglo-Maratha War. BulletsIn: Battle fought near Koregaon village in Maharashtra between British forces led by Captain Francis Staunton and Maratha army under Peshwa Baji Rao II Triggered by
The Battle of Bhima Koregaon was fought on January 1, 1818 between the British East India Company and the Marathas, marking a turning point in the Third Anglo-Maratha War. BulletsIn: Battle fought near Koregaon village in Maharashtra between British forces led by Captain Francis Staunton and Maratha army under Peshwa Baji Rao II Triggered by
The Carnatic Wars, fought between 1746 and 1763 in South India, were a series of conflicts between the British and French East India Companies. Linked to European wars, these battles ended with British dominance in India and decline of French power. Bullets The Carnatic Wars were fought between British and French companies in South India
The Carnatic Wars, fought between 1746 and 1763 in South India, were a series of conflicts between the British and French East India Companies. Linked to European wars, these battles ended with British dominance in India and decline of French power. Bullets The Carnatic Wars were fought between British and French companies in South India
11Robert Clive played a key role in establishing British dominance in Bengal through military victories, administrative reforms, and agreements like the Treaty of Allahabad. BulletsIn Robert Clive, also known as “Clive of India,” was instrumental in expanding British East India Company control in Bengal during the 18th century. He began his career in 1744 at
Robert Clive played a key role in establishing British dominance in Bengal through military victories, administrative reforms, and agreements like the Treaty of Allahabad. BulletsIn Robert Clive, also known as “Clive of India,” was instrumental in expanding British East India Company control in Bengal during the 18th century. He began his career in 1744 at
12The Civil Disobedience Movement began in 1930 under Mahatma Gandhi against British salt laws, marking a mass phase of India’s freedom struggle through non-violent resistance and nationwide protests. BulletsIn: Movement formally launched on April 6, 1930 after Dandi March, where Gandhi broke salt law challenging British monopoly on essential commodity Dandi March started March 12,
The Civil Disobedience Movement began in 1930 under Mahatma Gandhi against British salt laws, marking a mass phase of India’s freedom struggle through non-violent resistance and nationwide protests. BulletsIn: Movement formally launched on April 6, 1930 after Dandi March, where Gandhi broke salt law challenging British monopoly on essential commodity Dandi March started March 12,
13The Anglo-Mysore Wars were four major conflicts in the 18th century between the British East India Company and Mysore rulers, shaping colonial dominance in South India. BulletsIn: Series of four wars fought between 1767 and 1799 between Mysore and British East India Company with shifting alliances involving Marathas and Hyderabad Mysore under Haidar Ali and
The Anglo-Mysore Wars were four major conflicts in the 18th century between the British East India Company and Mysore rulers, shaping colonial dominance in South India. BulletsIn: Series of four wars fought between 1767 and 1799 between Mysore and British East India Company with shifting alliances involving Marathas and Hyderabad Mysore under Haidar Ali and
14The Battle of Bhima Koregaon was fought on January 1, 1818, near Koregaon village in Maharashtra during the Third Anglo-Maratha War. It marked a key moment in the decline of Maratha power and the rise of British dominance, while later gaining social significance as a symbol of resistance and Dalit pride. Bullets The battle took
The Battle of Bhima Koregaon was fought on January 1, 1818, near Koregaon village in Maharashtra during the Third Anglo-Maratha War. It marked a key moment in the decline of Maratha power and the rise of British dominance, while later gaining social significance as a symbol of resistance and Dalit pride. Bullets The battle took
