On Dharampalâs Birth Anniversary: Short Descriptions Of The Gandhian Scholarâs Most Important Works
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On his birth centenary, it is important for us to bring Dharampal back to the centre of discussion.
Born on 19 February 1922 in Kandhla in Uttar Pradeshâs Muzzaffarnagar, Dharampal, was a great Gandhian scholar and wrote several books on Indian traditions, society, culture and polity.
At an incredibly young age, he was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhiâs ideas. In the 1940s, he left his studies (BSc physics) halfway to join the Quit India Movement. He got involved in underground activities of the All-India Congress Committee (AICC) directorate. He worked with freedom fighters like Sucheta Kripalani, Girdhari Kripalani, Swami Anand and many more.
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The May 10, 1821, dated letter was sent by H Lowe of the government of St Helena to Major General Sir Thomas Munro, then Governor of Madras
CHENNAI: Does the city have any connect with French statesman and military leader Napoleon Bonaparte? It may not have a direct association but delve into the archives and historical research department of the state government in Chennai, and you will find a document that dates back to 1821, written from St Helena where Napoleon breathed his last in exile, which proves that he died of cancer.
The letter was addressed to Major General Sir Thomas Munro, then Governor of Madras, to confirm his demise as the French were attempting to establish their supremacy over India from Puducherry and four other enclaves spread across the sub-continent. The war between the British and the French during the 18th and 19th centuries had ramifications on their colonies across the world.
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Book throws new insights into Punganur Zamindari system
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‘First Zamindari under British rule hailed for being pro-people during famine’
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K.S.S. Seshan, a retired history professor, with his book ‘Famines and famine relief measures during 19th century’.
‘First Zamindari under British rule hailed for being pro-people during famine’
History has branded Zamindars as swindlers of public property and the system of hereditary landlords per se is abhorred for being ‘high-handed’. However, here is a Zamindari that reached out to the needy in the poverty-stricken western Chittoor.
Known for its chequered history, Punganur Zamindari was the first to come under the British rule in 1799 on the death of Tipu Sultan of Mysore, while the others in Rayalaseema came only the next year. In his latest book titled ‘Famines and famine relief measures during 19th century’, K.S.S. Seshan, a retired professor and head of history at the Unive
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