MPPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, MPPCS Test Series
Former princely states of Madhya Pradesh & Zamindari’s Major Princely State of Odisha Bhopal State Bhopal State(pronounced was a tributary state in 18th century India, a princely salute state with 19 gun salute in a subsidiary alliance with British India from 1818 to 1947, & as an autonomous state from 1947 to 1949. Islamnagar was founded & served as the State’s first capital, which was later changed … Read more
History of Madhya Pradesh from Vedic age to Gupta Period, On account of its central position, all historical events had apparently passed through this region, leaving conspicuous marks on it. The prehistoric period begins with the stone age, which the sites such as Bhimbetka, Adamgarh, Jaora, Raisen, Pachmarhi, etc. stand witness to. The dynastic history … Read more
British Rule in Madhya Pradesh The British expanded their dominion from their strongholds in Bengal, Bombay and Madras, they defeated the Marathas between 1775 and 1818 and entered into treaty relationships with their states and established paramountcy over them. Most of Madhya Pradesh, including the large states of Indore, Bhopal, Nagpur, Rewa and a number … Read more
Workers, Peasant and Tribal Movements in Madhya Pradesh Tribal Movement The tribals of India, like other social groups, participated in the anti-colonial movement. The tribal anti-colonial movements were of two types – The movements against their oppressors i.e. landlords, money-lenders, traders, thekedars (contractors), government officials and Christian missionaries and The movements which were linked to … Read more
Languages and Literature of Madhya Pradesh Languages of MP Hindi is the State language of Madhya Pradesh. State of Madhya Pradesh was home of a number of population related to prominent Maratha states. Thus, Marathi and Urdu are spoken by a substantial number of populations in this centre state of India. Local Madhya Pradesh languageincludes Marathi … Read more
Feudatory States in Madhya Pradesh Introduction Madhya Pradesh had always been a state of riyasats were people were not directly ruled by some large kings. The state used to be divided in small states which were called feudatory states. These feudal were managed by Jagirdars. These Jagirdar used to report to their higher management namely kings … Read more
Revolt of 1857 in Madhya Pradesh Revolt of 1857 The first expression of organised resistance was the Revolt of 1857. It began as a revolt of the sepoys of the Company’s army but eventually secured the participation of the masses. Its causes lay deeply embedded in the grievances that all sections of Indian society nurtured … Read more
Paintings of Madhya Pradesh Folk Painting: Source, Classification and Meaning SourceAll folk paintings belong to the realm of the ‘sacred’ and qualify as ‘auspicious art’. The driving force of these paintings and drawings is to bring auspiciousness into the house and the life of the family and community. Vernacular terms used are mangalkamna (wishing auspiciousness) and … Read more
Major dynasties of Madhya Pradesh Beginning from 6th Century BC we find that some parts of Madhya Pradesh became thickly populated. There was growth of civilization, particularly in Malwa and Parts of the northern regions. Avanti, with its capital at Ujjaini, comprised the major part of western Malwa. It was one of the sixteen great … Read more
Handicrafts of Madhya Pradesh In the heartland of India lies the State of Madhya Pradesh. Filled with lush forests, magnificent monuments, exuberant festivity and blissful solitude. In this land of wonderful and contrasting variety, handicrafts lend a touch of mystique – a charm unique to Madhya Pradesh. They radiate an aura, exhibit hereditary skills, whisper painstaking … Read more