Question: What were the social reforms brought about by Raja Ram Mohan Roy? Answer: The social reforms were: He abolished the cruel practice of sati making it an illegal act. He was against early marriage and wanted girls to educated. He opened schools for girls so that they got equal …
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NCERT 5th Class (CBSE) Social Science: We are Proud of Them
Question: What was the real name of Rani Lakshmi Bai? Answer: The real name of Rani Lakshmi Bai was Manikarnika. Question: What was the Doctrine of lapse? Answer: The British had adopted a policy called the Doctrine of lapse. Under this policy after an Indian ruler died an adopted son would not …
Read More »Mahatma Gandhi: English essay for students & children
The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was born as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on 2nd October, 1869, at Porbander. He was married to Kasturba when he was 12. He went to England for higher studies. He became a barrister and came back to India in 1891. Gandhiji went to South …
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Question: What has Babur described in Tuzuk-i Baburi? Answer: In Tuzuk-i Baburi, Babur has described the physical features climate, animals, birds, flowers, fruits and the life of the people and the the places he visited. He has also written about his own life in detail. Question: list three problems that …
Read More »Bal Gangadhar Tilak – Freedom Fighter, Social Reformer and Lawyer
Shri Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born at Ratnagiri on July 23, 1856. He came from a royal family, but his father was a humble school teacher. Tilak studied at the Poona High School, and then joined the Deccan College. He got his law degree in 1879. Bal Gangadhar Tilak was …
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