US Hegemony refers to its dominance in economic, military, political, and cultural spheres, shaping global affairs since World War II. Emerging as a superpower, the U.S. established institutions like the UN, IMF, World Bank, and NATO to reinforce its influence. During the Cold War, it positioned itself as the leader of the “Free World,” countering…
The temple is a building for religious worship. We can observe that most of the art and architectural remains that have survived from Ancient and Medieval India are religious in nature. Most of them can be termed temples according to this understanding. Religious edifices in India seem to have developed during the Harappan civilisation. Recently,…
The French Revolution (1789–1799) was a political, social and economic upheaval in France that led to the overthrow of the monarchy, the abolition of feudal privileges and the establishment of a republic. It was a period of radical transformation marked by the rise of popular sovereignty, mass mobilization and revolutionary violence. At its core, the…
Nationalism is a political and social ideology that advocates for the self-determination of people who share a common identity based on language, culture, history, and ethnicity. It promotes the idea that a nation should govern itself, free from external control, often leading to the formation of independent nation-states. While nationalism can unite people, it has…
The Industrial Revolution was a transformative period that began in Britain in the mid-18th century, marking the shift from agrarian economies to industrialized, machine-based production. Innovations like the steam engine, spinning jenny, and mechanized factories revolutionized industries, leading to mass production, urbanization, and capitalism. Improved transportation (railways, steamships) boosted global trade, reshaping economies and societies….
The American Revolution (1775–1783) was a political and military conflict between the Thirteen American Colonies and Great Britain, leading to the colonies’ independence. Rooted in resistance to British taxation and lack of representation, it was influenced by Enlightenment ideals of liberty and self-governance. The revolution resulted in the formation of the United States and inspired…
The English Revolutions refers to the series of political, social and economic transformations that led to Britain’s transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional parliamentary democracy. Unlike the violent upheavals seen in France and Russia, Britain’s transformation was largely gradual, legal and institutional. It laid the groundwork for modern democratic governance and significantly influenced…
The differences between the moderates and the extremists led to the split in Congress and the exit of the extremists from Congress in the Surat session of Congress in 1907. After this, Congress was in a condition of almost total inactivity. Politics in the aftermath of the Surat split Inactivity within Congress: Many moderate leaders…
The Second World War The second world war broke out in September 1939 with the German invasion of Poland. Earlier, Germany had occupied Austria in 1938 and Czechoslovakia in 1939. Britain and France, which had been following a policy of appeasement towards Hitler, now came for Poland’s aid and declared war on Germany. The war…
Madhvacharya was a revered Hindu philosopher and theologian, made a lasting impact on Indian philosophy. He is best known for introducing the Dvaita (dualistic) school of Vedanta, which proposed a fundamental distinction between the individual soul (Atman) and the ultimate reality (Brahman). Who was Madhvacharya? Early Life of Madhvacharya Madhvacharya also known a Purna -Prajna…
