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Different Schools of Indian Philosophy

Nastika Shools of Indian System of Philosophy Charvaka Believes only in materialism. No life beyond death, no soul no god. Jaina The names of two tirthankaras, Rishabhanath & Aristhanemia finds mention in Rig Veda. 540 BC Twenty third was Parsva, son of Ishvaku king Asvasena. … Read more

MIGRATION OF MADHYA PRADESH

MIGRATION OF MADHYA PRADESH Madhya Pradesh is large state in central India (second- largest in the country) located in the geographic heart of India, between latitude 21.2°N-26.87°N and longitude 74°02′-82°49′ E, retains landmarks from eras throughout Indian history.Nicknamed the “heart of India” due to its geographical location in India. With over 75 million … Read more

consolidation and reorganization within the country

Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country. Its a new topic added to the syllabus but the question regarding the state reorganization have been asked in the past… few institutes are suggesting india after gandhi by ghua or India since independence by bipin chandra… i dont feel that we shud read such large books for … Read more

Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as source of ethical guidance

Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as source of ethical guidance High ethical standards for the provision of services and the exercise of authority are a prerequisite if the citizenry is to trust the public service. The goal of these general ethical guidelines is to ensure that all State employees are aware of this. The ethical … Read more

27.04.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Eastern terminal plan to get nod soon The Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train is expected to have two terminals in the western and eastern parts of the city. Vadodara is one amongst three stations of bullet train project in Gujarat where the train will stop during both its limited and standard services. While the western … Read more

25-26.02.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH Centre organises rashtriya sanskriti mahotsav in MP The Ministry of Culture, Government of India is organising the ‘Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav’ under the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat matrix’ in five cities of Madhya Pradesh from February 24. The panoramic cultural entourage has started from February 24 with a performance at Gwalior to be followed … Read more

Moguls and their administration, emergence of composite culture, Political, Economical and Social history of Central India from 11th to 18th Century A.D.

Mughal Empire (1526 A.D.-1857 A.D.) Babur- His actual name was Zahiruddin Mohammed, son of Omar Sheikh Mirza, the king of Ferghana in Afghanistan. His ambition was to conquer Samarkand, the seat of Timur. In 1527 A.D., Babur defeated rana sanga in the battle of Kanwa. In the battle of Chanderi (1528 A.D.), Babur defeated Mediniroy. … Read more

Gandhi’s early career and activism

Gandhi was the first Indian barrister to have come to South Africa. He was faced with various racial discriminations within days of his arrival in SA. He led the Indian struggle in SA. The first phase of Gandhi’s political activities from 1894-1906 may be classified as the ‘moderate’ phase. He set up the Natal Indian … Read more

17.02.18 (MPPCS) Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH MP govt to host Khajuraho Dance Festival Myriad forms of classical dance in India will be on dispaly at a festival beginning in Khajuraho from February 20. The week-long Khajuraho Dance Festival at the temple town in Chhatarpur district is being organised by the culture department of the Madhya Pradesh government. … Read more

Wars and Treaties

War	Year	Treaty	Gov General	Battles et al
Anglo Marathas
First	1775-82	Began: Treaty of Surat End: Treaty of Salbai	Warren Hastings	Battle of Wadgaon
Second	1803-05	Began: treaty of Bassein	Lord Wellesley	Battle of Assaye
Third	1816-19	Treaty of Gwalior	Marquess of Hastings	Battle of Pindari End of Peshwa rule

Anglo French
First	1746-48	Treaty of Aix-la-Chepelle	Reason: Austrian succession in Europe	1746: Battle of Adyar/San Thome
Second	1749-54		War of succession between Nasir Jung (English) and Muzaffar Jung (French) after death of Nizam	1749: Battle of Ambur Rise of Robert Clive
Third	1758-63	Treaty of Paris	Reason: 7 years war in Europe	1760: Battle of Wandiwash (French defeat)

Anglo Mysore
First	1766-69
Second	1780-1784	Treaty of Mangalore	Warren Hastings	After death of Hyder Ali in 1782 Tipu led the war
Third	1789-92	Treaty of Seringapatnam	Cornwallis	Defeat of Tipu
Fourth	1799		Wellesley	Battle of Seringapatnam. Death of Tipu.

Anglo Sikh War
First	1845-46	Treaty of Lahore	Hardinge
Second	1848-49		Dalhousie	Final Subjugation of the Sikhs