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Shaktipeeth in India is dedicated to the goddess Shakti, also known as Sati. It is frequently described as a holy site with a reason for existing. Shakti Peeth is revered as an important shrine or site of pilgrimage in Hindu mythology. These are thought to be the locations where Devi Sati’s jewelry or bits of … Read more
Revolt of 1857:The first spark of independence lit on May 10, 1857, continued the struggle of the Indian people for 90 years and forced the British to leave the country. Remembering the revolt of 1857 fills every Indian with pride. On this occasion, the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister & all the citizens … Read more
We are now living in a free India, but it has not been easy to achieve. These are the top 10 books you must read on India independence. Many freedom fighters gave their lives to free the country from the tyrannical and brutal British government. We reflect back on our courageous liberation fighters for their … Read more
स्वतंत्रता सेनानी हर देश के इतिहास का अहम हिस्सा होते हैं। ऐसे कई स्वतंत्रता सेनानी हैं जिन्होंने राष्ट्र की स्वतंत्रता के लिए अपने प्राणों की आहुति दी। उनमें से ज्यादातर को तो पूरा देश पहचानता है, लेकिन कुछ स्वतंत्रता सेनानी ऐसे भी हैं जिनके बारे में बहुत से लोग नहीं जानते हैं। वे महिला स्वतंत्रता … Read more
Top 10 Freedom Fighters of India Independence:As we all are celebrating “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” – 75 years of Independence, let’s recall and pay tribute to some of greatest personalities of our nation who gave their entire life to achieve independence from long ill treatment of the British Government Here are such notable 10 freedom … Read more
The Amritsar Massacre, also known as the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, took place in Amritsar on April 13, 1919. It was a bloodbath. Protesters gathered in Jallianwala Bagh to demand the release of imprisoned Indian politicians Dr Saifuddin Kitchulu and Dr Satyapaul. A vast number of pilgrims from all over the world came to celebrate Baisakhi, … Read more
Practice Jigyasa: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Quiz,Modern History MCQ for General Studies and GK Preparations. Access questions for the last preparation of exams and revise the questions on daily basis. Crack various competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, Railways, and PSUs by regularly practicing from Modern History Questions and Answers. Practice more than 200+ History … Read more
When we first see it, we are reminded of Rani Lakshmibai, the warrior queen who stood up to Britain. Resistance gathered around her during the Indian Revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence in India. When it came to fighting against the British, she chose the Jhansi fort as her battleground. … Read more
The fort of Vellore, situated in the present-day state of Tamil Nadu, was built by the Vijayanagara rulers in the 16th century CE. It was where the Indian military garrison of Madras was stationed during the 19th century, under the rule of the British. It became the site of the famous Vellore mutiny of 1806 … Read more
The Ahmednagar fort, located in the Maharashtra city of Ahmednagar, is regarded as one of the region’s most powerful forts. The fort was built by Malik Ahmad Nizam Shah I in 1427 CE and served as the Nizam Shahi dynasty’s headquarters. It was ruled by the Mughals, Marathas, and the British after the Nizam Shahis … Read more
