Articles on Regional Political Dynamics
Muzaffarnagar during the Revolt of 1857‑1858
By Dharma Bhanu · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1952
The article "Muzaffarnagar during the Revolt of 1857-1858" examines the 1857-1858 uprising in the Muzaffarnagar district, arguing that it was neither a mere Sepoy Mutiny nor a unified War of Independence, but rather an unorganized revolt of dissatisfied…
Karkaraja of Acalapura
By G. N. SALETORE · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1939
Karkaraja (or Karkara) is a relatively obscure figure whose identity has puzzled historians of early medieval India. Acalapura, thought to correspond to modern Ellichpur in Maharashtra, is mentioned in several inscriptions as being ruled by a Karkaraja. In…
New Light on the History of Bengal
By Hem Chandra Rai · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1939
The article 'New Light on the History of Bengal' revisits the political and historical significance of the Pala dynasty of Bengal and Bihar during the period c. 950–1150 A.D. The author, reflecting on earlier research, acknowledges that initial narratives…