Anglo-Tibetan Relations – Treaty of Lhasa (1904) – UPSC
The British empire in India came in contact with Tibet after the British occupied the Kumaon and Garhwal in 1815. After further expanding their reach into Punjab and …
History
Anglo-Sikh War – UPSC
After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1839, there was political instability and rapid changes of government in Punjab. The successors of Ranjit Singh proved to be …
Anglo-Nepalese War – UPSC
During the eighteenth century, Gurkhas took control of Nepal in 1760. From 1767 onwards, they began to expand their dominion beyond the hills and valley of Nepal. They …
Anglo-Mysore War – UPSC Notes
During the 18th Century, Mysore emerged as an important power in South India. After the great Kingdom of Vijayanagar was defeated in the Battle of Talikota (1565), many …
Anglo-Burmese Relations – UPSC Notes
British India and Burma (Myanmar) developed a common frontier at the close of the 18th Century when both were expanding powers. During the 19th Century, the British conquered …
Anglo-Afghan War – Modern History – UPSC
Under British rule, India developed relations with its neighbour countries on a new basis, which was essential for both defence and internal cohesion. The desire of the British …
Anglo-Maratha War – UPSC Notes
By the middle of the eighteenth century, the Mughal Empire declined, while the Marathas got a chance to rise in power. Peshwa Bajirao I (1720-40) was considered to …
List of Newspapers in India before Independence
During the Indian Freedom Struggle, newspapers proved to be a prominent tool in the hands of nationalists. Many newspapers and journals, during these years, emerged under fearless journalists …