Modern
History of India for UPSC Examination
Hello dear reader, we are going to share modern history classes for UPSC, SSC, and other competitive
examinations. We are sharing a major point related to the Modern History of India.
Students who
are preparing for the UPSC, SSC Examination must watch this video tutorial
series. This is the first post in which we are sharing the first 3 lectures
related to the Modern History of India.
The Modern History of India Lecture Number: 1
The modern history of India Lecture Number: 2
The Modern History of India Lecture Number 3
Complete Explanation About ANGLO-MYSORE WARS in Modern History of
India
MYSORE’S WODEYAR DYNASTY
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The Vijayanagara Empire disintegrated in 1565.
The power vacuum created after that was exploited by Raja Wadiyar (ruled
1578–1617). Raja Wadiyar expanded the borders of Mysore kingdom and in 1610 he changed
the capital city from Mysore to Srirangapatna; which is a rare island formed by
the river Kaveri, which provided natural protection against military
attacks.
RISE OF HAIDER ALI
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He was the fifth child of Fath Muhammad's. Haider Ali After
serving for a number of years under the rulers of Arcot came
to Seringapatam, where Hyder's uncle served.
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Devaraja ,the dalwai of Krishnaraja
Wodeyar II (military leader, chief minister, and virtual ruler)and his brother
Nanjaraja, who also held an important minister was introduced by Haider Ali.
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In the year 1758 Hyder Ali
successfully forced the Marathas to lift a siege of Bangalore.
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The young raja Krishnaraja
rewarded Haider Ali’s performance by granting him the title Fath Hyder
Bahadur or Nawab Hyder Ali Khan.
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Later Hyder Ali assumed
control of Mysore after overthrowing Khande Rao in 1761.
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Hyder Ali established Arms the factory at Dindigul(T.N.) with the help of French.