Class 8 Our Pasts 3

Hello students! Today I’m sharing notes on one of the most imp chapters of our history syllabus – India’s freedom struggle. These notes will help you understand how our country fought for independence from British rule. 1. Introduction Our freedom struggle was a long journey that changed India forever: 2. Causes of Discontent with British […]

Hello students! Today we’re going to study about an imp topic from our history syllabus. These notes will help you understand the social conditions and reforms that happened about 200 years ago in India. 1. Introduction In India of 200 years ago, society was very different from what we see today. Women and lower castes

1. Introduction This chapter explores the British education policies in India and how they tried to civilising the Indian population by changing their customs. The British wanted to make Indians into “good subjects” who would be loyal to their rule. There were many debates about how to educate and civilise Indians, and these ideas evolved

1. Introduction The 1857 revolt against British rule was a turning point in India’s history. The East India Company’s policies had affected many groups including kings, queens, peasants, landlords, tribals and soldiers. People started resisting these harmful policies and actions which led to the largest anti-colonial uprising of the 19th century. What began as a

1. Introduction The tribal communities of India faced many challenges during British rule. This chapter talks about tribal life under colonial control and focuses on the movement led by Birsa Munda in 1895. Birsa was born in the Munda tribe in Chottanagpur and claimed he had a divine mission to save his people. He promised

1. Introduction This chapter explains how the East India Company ruled countryside (rural area) in India. In 1765, the Company became the Diwan of Bengal, which made them the chief financial administrator. As Diwan, they managed land and revenue resources to fund their growing expenses. They bought cotton and silk cheaply for export. Being an

1. Introduction to History History is basically about studying changes that happen over time. When we study history, we compare what happened in the past with what’s happening now. It all starts with having curiosity and asking questions about history. You might wonder: Remember, history is not just about memorising dates, dates were considered very

1. Introduction This chapter talks about how the East India Company became powerful in India. Aurangzeb was the last really strong Mughal ruler who controlled large parts of India. After he died in 1707, Mughal power became weak and many regional kingdoms emerged under governors and zamindars. Delhi lost its central authority. By the late