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18Mar 2025

POTTI SRIRAMULU: THE MARTYR WHO PAVED THE WAY FOR LINGUISTIC STATES

Why in the News? Historical significance: Potti Sriramulu’s sacrifice played a key role in India’s state reorganization along linguistic lines. Hunger strike impact: His 56-day fast led to the creation of Andhra State on October 1, 1953. Foundation for reforms: His martyrdom influenced the States Reorganization Act (1956), redefining state boundaries. Potti Sriramulu’s Contribution Freedom …

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22Feb 2025

‘Chhava’ Explores the Political and Administrative Brilliance of the Maratha Peshwas

Sambhaji: A Brief Overview for Competitive Exams The Bollywood movie “Chhava,” currently a hit, is based on the life of Sambhaji Bhosale (1657–1689), the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the second Maratha ruler from 1680. Known for his bravery, Sambhaji led successful military campaigns against the Portuguese in Goa and resisted the Mughal …

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07Feb 2025

Fort William Renamed Vijay Durg in Historic Move

Why in the news? The historic Fort William in Kolkata, built by the British in 1773 and serving as the headquarters of the Indian Army’s Eastern Command, has been renamed Vijay Durg, symbolizing India’s evolving military and cultural identity. Renaming and Historical Significance Fort William, a historic military fort and the Eastern Command headquarters of …

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