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What did Company Paintings primarily depict?
What did Company Paintings primarily depict?
- The natural landscape of India
- Mythological figures and scenes
- The political struggles of the time
- Everyday life of people and social scenes (correct)
What change in artistic recording occurred in India during the 1840s?
What change in artistic recording occurred in India during the 1840s?
- An emphasis on abstract art
- The introduction of modern sculpture
- The rise of photography (correct)
- The decline of traditional painting styles
Which painting commemorated British heroes during the events of 1857?
Which painting commemorated British heroes during the events of 1857?
- Relief of Lucknow by Thomas Jones Barker (correct)
- A Scene from the Revolt by Nandalal Bose
- Life in Colonial India by Raja Ravi Varma
- In Memoriam by Joseph Noel Paton
What characteristic defined Kalighat paintings in the 19th century?
What characteristic defined Kalighat paintings in the 19th century?
Who were the prominent figures associated with the new art movement in the late 19th century?
Who were the prominent figures associated with the new art movement in the late 19th century?
What do the British pictorial images from the revolt of 1857 illustrate?
What do the British pictorial images from the revolt of 1857 illustrate?
What socio-cultural aspect was depicted in the Company Paintings?
What socio-cultural aspect was depicted in the Company Paintings?
Which artist was a leader of the Bengal School that emerged from rising nationalism?
Which artist was a leader of the Bengal School that emerged from rising nationalism?
What was the title of the first newspaper published in India?
What was the title of the first newspaper published in India?
Which founding father of the Indian National Congress was also a journalist?
Which founding father of the Indian National Congress was also a journalist?
Why did William Bolts intend to publish a newspaper?
Why did William Bolts intend to publish a newspaper?
Which of the following newspapers was published under the editorship of G.Subramaniya Iyer?
Which of the following newspapers was published under the editorship of G.Subramaniya Iyer?
What was a primary aim of the early newspapers and journals in India?
What was a primary aim of the early newspapers and journals in India?
Which newspaper was published by Madam Cama in Paris?
Which newspaper was published by Madam Cama in Paris?
What event led to the official response against William Bolts’ newspaper plan?
What event led to the official response against William Bolts’ newspaper plan?
What role did journalism play among the founding fathers of the Indian National Congress?
What role did journalism play among the founding fathers of the Indian National Congress?
What was a significant factor that fueled Indian nationalism according to the Cambridge School?
What was a significant factor that fueled Indian nationalism according to the Cambridge School?
What does feminist historiography focus on in relation to colonial structures?
What does feminist historiography focus on in relation to colonial structures?
Which event in 1453 significantly impacted European access to Indian commodities?
Which event in 1453 significantly impacted European access to Indian commodities?
How did Arabs affect the European trade routes to India before the advent of Europeans?
How did Arabs affect the European trade routes to India before the advent of Europeans?
What key motivation led Europeans to seek a direct sea route to India in the 15th century?
What key motivation led Europeans to seek a direct sea route to India in the 15th century?
What impact did the Renaissance have on 15th-century Europe regarding exploration?
What impact did the Renaissance have on 15th-century Europe regarding exploration?
What era is generally considered the starting point for the history of modern India?
What era is generally considered the starting point for the history of modern India?
What happened as a result of the Ottoman Turks' control over Mediterranean trade routes?
What happened as a result of the Ottoman Turks' control over Mediterranean trade routes?
Which approach to historiography focuses on the perspective and experiences of marginalized groups?
Which approach to historiography focuses on the perspective and experiences of marginalized groups?
What was a significant factor contributing to the decline of the Portuguese in India?
What was a significant factor contributing to the decline of the Portuguese in India?
Which group was known for establishing French centres in India during the colonial era?
Which group was known for establishing French centres in India during the colonial era?
What main characteristic distinguished the English from other European powers in their success in India?
What main characteristic distinguished the English from other European powers in their success in India?
Which of the following was NOT a source listed for the history of modern India?
Which of the following was NOT a source listed for the history of modern India?
Which approach to historiography examines historical events through a gendered lens?
Which approach to historiography examines historical events through a gendered lens?
What was one of the main reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire?
What was one of the main reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire?
What major internal challenge did the Mughals face that contributed to their empire's decline?
What major internal challenge did the Mughals face that contributed to their empire's decline?
Which document signified the beginning of English rule in India through the establishment of the East India Company?
Which document signified the beginning of English rule in India through the establishment of the East India Company?
Which factor did NOT play a significant role in the English success over other European powers?
Which factor did NOT play a significant role in the English success over other European powers?
What was a significant development in nationalist historiography after 1947?
What was a significant development in nationalist historiography after 1947?
Who were prominent figures among the nationalists that critiqued colonial rule?
Who were prominent figures among the nationalists that critiqued colonial rule?
What does the Marxist approach emphasize in the context of Indian nationalism?
What does the Marxist approach emphasize in the context of Indian nationalism?
What underlying contradiction do Marxist historians identify in the context of Indian nationalism?
What underlying contradiction do Marxist historians identify in the context of Indian nationalism?
Which of the following best describes the focus of national movement historiography before 1947?
Which of the following best describes the focus of national movement historiography before 1947?
Which of the following statements about Rajni Palme Dutt's work is true?
Which of the following statements about Rajni Palme Dutt's work is true?
What critique did nationalist historians have towards previous colonial approaches?
What critique did nationalist historians have towards previous colonial approaches?
Which approach views the national movement as primarily bourgeois in nature?
Which approach views the national movement as primarily bourgeois in nature?
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Sources and Approaches to History
- Unit 1 covers various sources critical for understanding Modern Indian history, including:
- Archival materials from government and private archives.
- Biographies, newspapers, and oral evidence as key historical documents.
- Creative literature and paintings that provide cultural context.
Major Historiographical Approaches
- Colonial Approach: Focus on narratives and perspectives from colonial rulers.
- Nationalist Historiography: Emerged post-1947, critiques colonialism's economic impacts.
- Marxist Historiography: Highlights class struggle and contradictions within Indian society.
- Subaltern Approach: Focuses on the experiences and perspectives of marginalized groups.
- Communalist and Cambridge School: Analyze motivations among Indian nationalists in relation to colonial powers.
- Feminist Historiography: Examines how colonial structures impacted women's lives.
Advent of Europeans and British Power Consolidation
- Unit 2 discusses the arrival of Europeans and the establishment of British control in India.
- The Portuguese were the first to arrive, driven by the search for direct sea routes for trade.
- Their dominance declined due to conflicts with other European powers and loss of favor with local rulers, especially the Mughals.
- Other European Powers: Include the Dutch, English, and French, each establishing trading companies and competing for influence in India.
- The English successfully outmaneuvered competitors through superior military tactics and stable governance.
The Role of Newspapers and Journals
- Early Indian newspapers arose from criticism of British trade practices, starting with publications like The Bengal Gazette in 1780.
- Journals became platforms for intellectual and political discourse, especially in the late 19th century.
- Prominent journalists who founded nationalist publications included Bal Gangadhar Tilak and G.Subramaniya Iyer, contributing to the freedom movement.
Importance of Paintings
- Company Paintings: Offer insights into socio-economic and cultural life during colonial India, capturing festivals, attire, and daily life.
- Notable works include those depicting events like the Revolt of 1857; these documents serve as historical evidence of different societal perspectives.
- The 19th-century artistic movements reflected social changes and growing nationalism, influencing artists like Nandalal Bose.
Pre-British Context
- The shift to modern history involves acknowledging the continuity between periods of Indian history, highlighting the importance of understanding earlier influences, especially from the Mughals and European interactions.
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