Modern World
Persia vs Iran: What Changed in 1935?
How one of the world’s oldest civilisations survived conquests, empires, colonial intrigue, and revolution to arrive at the name and nation we know today as Iran.
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Politics and Conflict
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Modern World
The Pagal Panthi Revolt (1825-1835): When Faith Became a Weapon of the Oppressed
In the early nineteenth century, the northern districts of Bengal witnessed a remarkable fusion of spiritual devotion and social rebellion. The Pagal Panthi Revolt of 1825-1835 stands as one of the most significant peasant uprisings against colonial oppression and feudal exploitation in British India. Led by charismatic leaders who combined religious authority with political vision, this movement represented the desperate struggle of marginalised tribal communities fighting for dignity, justice,
Modern World
Aruna Asaf Ali: The Grand Old Lady of Indian Independence
Aruna Asaf Ali, born on July 16, 1909, in Kalka, Punjab (now Haryana), was one of the most courageous women freedom fighters in India’s struggle for independence. She earned the title “Grand Old Lady of the Independence Movement” for her fearless leadership during the Quit India Movement of 1942, when she defied British colonial authority in one of the most iconic moments of India’s freedom struggle. Her life was marked by extraordinary bravery, ideological conviction, and an unwavering commitme