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What was a common method in ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire to communicate royal decrees to the public?
What was a common method in ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire to communicate royal decrees to the public?
What were the newspapers known as during Julius Caesar's reign in Rome?
What were the newspapers known as during Julius Caesar's reign in Rome?
In England, what method was occasionally used to distribute information about wars or important events?
In England, what method was occasionally used to distribute information about wars or important events?
During the Mughal period, what could have been a method to send news from Bihar to Delhi if there was a famine?
During the Mughal period, what could have been a method to send news from Bihar to Delhi if there was a famine?
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What was the first English newspaper of India called?
What was the first English newspaper of India called?
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How did ambassadors of a king contribute to spreading news in ancient times?
How did ambassadors of a king contribute to spreading news in ancient times?
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Who is referred to as the 'First Editor' due to being the editor of the first Marathi newspaper?
Who is referred to as the 'First Editor' due to being the editor of the first Marathi newspaper?
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Which newspapers were started by Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and Bal Gangandhar Tilak in 1881?
Which newspapers were started by Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and Bal Gangandhar Tilak in 1881?
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What significant role are newspapers acknowledged to play in the 21st century?
What significant role are newspapers acknowledged to play in the 21st century?
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What is observed in Maharashtra as 'Patrakar Din' (Journalists’ Day)?
What is observed in Maharashtra as 'Patrakar Din' (Journalists’ Day)?
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What was the focus of Kesari and Maratha newspapers started by Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and Bal Gangandhar Tilak?
What was the focus of Kesari and Maratha newspapers started by Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and Bal Gangandhar Tilak?
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'Kesari' began publishing articles about which topics?
'Kesari' began publishing articles about which topics?
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Which newspaper carried the news of the starting of railways in India under the title 'Chakya Mhasoba'?
Which newspaper carried the news of the starting of railways in India under the title 'Chakya Mhasoba'?
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Which newspaper was known for supporting widow remarriage in a significant manner?
Which newspaper was known for supporting widow remarriage in a significant manner?
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Who was the editor of the newspaper 'Darpan' started in 1832 in Mumbai?
Who was the editor of the newspaper 'Darpan' started in 1832 in Mumbai?
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Which newspaper was started by Krishnarao Bhalekar, a close associate of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule?
Which newspaper was started by Krishnarao Bhalekar, a close associate of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule?
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In which year was the newspaper 'Calcutta General Advertiser' or 'Bengal Gazette' started?
In which year was the newspaper 'Calcutta General Advertiser' or 'Bengal Gazette' started?
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Study Notes
Ancient Methods of Communication
- Royal decrees were often communicated to the public through public pronouncements in ancient Egypt and the Roman Empire.
- Acta Diurna were daily bulletins that acted as newspapers during Julius Caesar's reign in Rome.
- Town criers were occasionally used in England to distribute news about wars or important events.
- Runners could have been used to send news from Bihar to Delhi if there was a famine during the Mughal period.
Early Newspapers in India
- The Bengal Gazette was the first English newspaper in India.
- Ambassadors played a significant role in spreading news in ancient times by carrying messages and information from one kingdom to another.
Notable Newspapers and Journalists
- "The First Editor" title is given to Ganesh Sitaram Sabnis for being the editor of the first Marathi newspaper, Darpan.
- Gopal Ganesh Agarkar and Bal Gangandhar Tilak started the newspapers Kesari and Maratha in 1881.
- Kesari and Maratha focused on social and political reforms.
- Kesari published articles on various contentious topics, demanding reforms and highlighting national issues.
- Chakya Mhasoba (Railway Gazette), which covered the start of railways in India, was published in Maratha.
- Darpan (Mirror), started in 1832 in Mumbai, was known for its strong support of widow remarriage.
- Krishnarao Bhalekar, a close associate of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, started the Prabhakar (Luminary) newspaper.
Newspapers and their Impact
- Newspapers play a crucial role in the 21st century by informing the public, shaping public opinion, and advocating for social change.
- Maharashtra celebrates 'Patrakar Din' (Journalists’ Day) to acknowledge the contributions of journalists and the importance of the press.
The Bengal Gazette
- The Calcutta General Advertiser or Bengal Gazette was started in 1780.
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Explore the historical origins and early forms of newspapers before the common era, including methods used by rulers to communicate with their subjects through inscriptions and written decrees. Learn about the Acta Diurna in ancient Rome and its role in sharing news and events.
