Anglo-French Rivalry in India: The Carnatic Wars (1746–1763): The Struggle for European Supremacy in India
Master the Anglo-French Rivalry in India and the Carnatic Wars (1746–1763) with exam-oriented notes covering the causes, course, and outcomes of the three Carnatic Wars. Learn about the roles of Dupleix, Robert Clive, Joseph François Dupleix, Count de…
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British East India Company: Foundation, Expansion and Early Settlements (1600–1757)
Discover the Foundation, Expansion, and Early Settlements of the British East India Company (1600–1757), from its royal charter by Queen Elizabeth I to the establishment of trading factories at Surat, Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta. Learn how the Company…
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European Trading Companies in India (1498–1765): Portuguese, Dutch, English and French
Learn about the European Trading Companies in India (1498–1765), including the Portuguese, Dutch, English, and French. Understand their arrival, trading activities, settlements, conflicts, and rivalry for supremacy in India, along with the factors that…
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Battle of Buxar (1764): Causes, Course, Consequences & Historical Significance for UPSC/JKAS
Introduction The Battle of Buxar (23 October 1764) was one of the most decisive battles in modern Indian history, fought between the British East India Company and a powerful Indian alliance comprising Shah Alam II, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Mir Qasim. The…
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Black Hole Tragedy: Controversy and Its Significance for UPSC/JKAS
Introduction The term “Black Hole Tragedy” is commonly associated with the controversial historical episode known as the Black Hole of Calcutta, which allegedly took place on 20 June 1756 in the old Fort William at Calcutta (present-day Kolkata).…
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