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History

Stories from the past — Indian and world history.

How India Redrew Its Map: The States Reorganisation Act of 1956

Explore how India redrew its internal map based on language in 1956 with the States Reorganisation Act, a pivotal decision shaping the nation's identity and administration.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 21, 2026

History

The Day Bengal Was Divided: Curzon's Decision That Ignited a Nation

Explore the 1905 Partition of Bengal, announced by Lord Curzon on July 20, and its profound impact on Indian nationalism and the independence movement.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 20, 2026

History

The Cotton Famine: How the American Civil War Reshaped India's Economy

Explore how the American Civil War's cotton blockade triggered an economic boom and subsequent bust in India, profoundly impacting its agriculture and trade in the 1860s.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 19, 2026

History

India's Democratic Dawn: The First General Election of 1951-52

Explore India's historic first general election (1951-52), a monumental democratic exercise that united a diverse nation and laid the foundation for its parliamentary future.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 18, 2026

History

The Exile of Tipu Sultan's Family: A Dynasty's End, British Power's Rise

Explore the poignant story of Tipu Sultan's family exile to Vellore Fort on 17 July 1799, marking the end of a powerful dynasty and the rise of British control in South India.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 17, 2026

History

India's Unsung Sacrifice: How the Great War Forged a Nation's Resolve

Explore India's pivotal and often-overlooked role in World War I. Discover how over a million Indian soldiers fought globally, shaping India's path to independence.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 16, 2026

History

The Shah Bano Verdict: A Landmark Case That Challenged India's Personal Laws

Explore the 1985 Shah Bano Begum case, a landmark Supreme Court verdict on Muslim women's maintenance that ignited a national debate on personal laws and secularism.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 15, 2026

History

The Day India Demanded Freedom: The Quit India Resolution of 1942

Discover how Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress passed the Quit India Resolution on 14 July 1942, marking a crucial turning point in India's struggle for independence.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 14, 2026

History

The Voyage That Rewrote History: Vasco da Gama's Arrival in India

Explore Vasco da Gama's 1498 voyage to Calicut, India, which established the first direct sea route from Europe, transforming global trade and launching centuries of European colonial engagement with the subcontinent.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 13, 2026

History

The Basic Structure Doctrine: How a Monk Defined India's Constitution

Explore the 1973 Kesavananda Bharati case where India's Supreme Court established the 'Basic Structure Doctrine', limiting Parliament's power to amend the Constitution and protecting its core principles.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 12, 2026

History

India's Soaring Ambition: The Maiden Flight of the HF-24 Marut

Discover the historic maiden flight of India's first indigenous jet fighter, the HAL HF-24 Marut, on 11 July 1960, a landmark in self-reliance.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 11, 2026

History

The Voyage That Connected Continents: Vasco da Gama's Arrival in India

Discover how Vasco da Gama's historic 1498 voyage to Calicut, India, revolutionized global trade, ignited European colonialism, and forever altered the subcontinent's destiny.

Lok Mandate DeskJuly 10, 2026

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