Articles on Historical Analysis
Political Cartoons as Alternate History: Representing Indo-Pak Partition
By Shifana P A, Asha Susan Jacob · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2023
The paper explores political cartoons as cultural representations of the 1947 Indo-Pak Partition, analyzing their role in documenting and interpreting the event's trauma, violence, and socio-political dynamics. It argues that cartoons, often overlooked in…
British Exploration of Forest Resources in Colonial Assam: Indian Rubber and Agar
By Amrita Bora · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2022
The British colonial regime extensively explored and commercialized Assam's forest resources, particularly Indian rubber and agar, during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Assam, rich in natural resources, was annexed by the British in 1826 following the…
Personification of Nations: A Comparative Study of India and the West
By P. Sumabala · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2020
The paper examines the personification of nations, focusing on India and global examples. Personification, or anthropomorphism, attributes human traits to abstract concepts, often depicting nations as female figures embodying ideals like liberty and national…
Quit India Movement in Rayalaseema: Participation and Challenges
By Vellore. Ramabrahmam, C. Sivakumar, J. Narayana · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2020
The Quit India Movement of 1942, launched by Gandhi with the "Do or Die" resolve, marked a pivotal moment in India's independence struggle. This civil disobedience movement, also termed "Bharat Chodo Andolan," saw widespread participation across India,…
Progress of Primary Education in Madras Corporation (1906-1947)
By K. R. PEER MOHAMED · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2013
The Madras Corporation played a significant role in developing primary education from 1906 to 1947. In 1906, it established its first Panchama day school for boys at Chetpet, marking the start of its direct involvement in education. By 1913, the Corporation…
Monasteries, Shrines and Society: Buddhist and Brahmanical Religious Institutions in India in their Socio-Economic Context
By Birendra Nath Prasad · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2012
The reviewed book examines the socio-economic roles of Indian religious institutions, focusing on Buddhist monasteries and Brahmanical temples. It critiques earlier research for prioritizing political dimensions and over-relying on literary sources,…
Debunking the Vakataka Coin Myth: A Critical Analysis
By S. S. Shankar · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2007
The Vakatakas, a prominent political power in the Deccan and Central India during the fourth and fifth centuries CE, are generally believed to have originated in the Vindhyan region of Madhya Pradesh before expanding southward due to the rising influence of…