A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir Spectrum

Explore a comprehensive video lecture series on modern Indian history, covering the period from the arrival of Europeans to India's independence. Learn about the Portuguese, Dutch, English, and French colonial presence, the decline of the Mughal Empire, rise of regional powers, British conquest, resistance movements, social reforms, nationalist struggle, and key figures like Gandhi and Bose. Delve into important events such as the 1857 Revolt, Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Quit India Movement. Examine the factors leading to partition and independence, as well as constitutional developments under British rule. Gain a thorough understanding of India's journey from colonial rule to freedom through this extensive course.

Spectrum Modern History (Video 1) - Portuguese In India 1st Part (Advent of Europeans in India).
(V2) Portuguese In India 2nd Part (Advent of Europeans in India) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS.
(V3) Dutch Company Rule In India (Advent of Europeans in India) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS.
(V4) English Company Rule In India (Advent of Europeans in India) Spectrum Modern History for UPSC.
(V5) French Company Rule In India (Advent of Europeans in India) Spectrum Modern History for UPSC.
(V6) (Role of Dupleix in India, 3rd Carnatic War, French Defeat in India) Spectrum Modern History.
(V7) (The Danes, How English Defeated other Europeans in India, Summary) Spectrum Modern History.
(V8) (Mughal Rulers after Aurungzeb and Challenges, Why battle at Panipat) Spectrum Modern History.
(V9) (Mughal Empire Demise Reasons- Zamindari/Jagirdari Crises, Regionalism) Spectrum Modern History.
(V10) (States after Mughal Empire Demise-Successor, Independent, New States) Spectrum Modern History.
(V11) (Regional States Limitations, Socio-Economic Conditions,Trade) Spectrum Modern History For Ias.
(V12) (Societal Set-up, Art, Architecture, Women, Slavery & Culture) Spectrum Modern History For Ias.
(V13) (How British Entered India, their Intentions & Why they Succeeded ?) Spectrum Modern History.
(V14) (How Britishers Captured Bengal, Battle of Plassey, Nawabs of Bengal) Spectrum Modern History.
(V15) (Battle of Buxar 1764, Treaty of Allahabad, Dual System of Government) Spectrum Modern History.
(V16) (Wodeyar Dynasty, Rise of Hyder Ali, 1st & 2nd Anglo-Mysore War) Spectrum Modern History UPSC.
(V17) (3rd & 4th AngloMysore War, Treaty of Seringapatam, Mysore after Tipu) Spectrum Modern History.
(V18) (Rise of Marathas, 1st Anglo-Maratha War 1775-82, Maratha Confederacy) Spectrum Modern History.
(V19) (Treaty of Bassein 1802, 2nd & 3rd Anglo-Maratha War) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS Exam.
(V20) (Reasons of Maratha Downfall, Talpura Amirs of Sindh) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS Exam.
(V21) (Conquest of Sindh,Treaty of Eternal Friendship 1807) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS Exam.
(V22) (Rule of Ranjit Singh, Rise and Fall of Sikh Empire) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS Exam.
(V23) (1st & 2nd Anglo-Sikh War, Treaty of Lahore 1846) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS Exam.
(V24) (Ring-Fence Policy & Doctrine of Subsidiary Alliance) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS Exam.
(V25) (Doctrine of Lapse, Annexation of Awadh & Other States) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS.
(V26) (Gurkha War, Sugauli Treaty, 1st Anglo-Burma War, Yandabo Treaty 1826) Spectrum Modern History.
(V27) (2nd & 3rd Anglo-Burma War, Tibet Expedition, Treaty of Lhasa 1904) Spectrum Modern History.
(V28) (1st Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842, Policy of Masterly Inactivity) Spectrum Modern History UPSC.
(V29) (2nd Anglo-Afghan War, Treaty of Gandamak, Durand Line Agreement) Spectrum Modern History UPSC.
(V30) (People's Resistance Against Britishers before 1857 Revolt) Spectrum Modern History UPSC Prep..
(V31) (Sanyasi, Vizianagaram, Moamarias, Midnapore Rebellion) Spectrum Modern History UPSC/PCS Prep..
(V32) (Pazhassi Raja, Dhundhia, Awadh, Ganjam/Gumsur Rebellion) Spectrum Modern History UPSC/PCS.
(V33) (Palamau, Poligars, Bhiwani, Bundelkhand, Parlakimedi Revolt) Spectrum Modern History UPSC/PCS.
(V34) (Kutch, Bareilly, Hathras, Paika, Waghera, Ahom Rebellion) Spectrum Modern History UPSC/PCS.
(V35) (Kolhapur&Sawantvadi, Wahabi, Kuka, Narkelbaria, Surat Salt Rebellion) Spectrum Modern History.
(V36)(Pagal Panthi, Faraizis, Moplah, Mainland vs North-East Tribal Revolts) Spectrum Modern History.
(V37) (Pahariya, Chuar, Kol, Ho, Munda, Santhal, Khond Uprising) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS.
(V38) (Koya, Bhils, Kolis, Ramosi, Jatra Bhagat/Tana Bhagat Movement) Spectrum Modern History UPSC.
(V39)(Khasi, Kuki, Singhpos Revolt, Sepoy Mutiny & Its Weakness before 1857) Spectrum Modern History.
(V40) (Simmering Discontent before the 1857 Revolt) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS Preparation.
(V41) (1857 Revolt Causes - Economic, Political, Socio-religious, Adminis.) Spectrum Modern History.
(V42) (Revolt of 1857 - Spark, Civilian Participation, Bahadur Shah Emperor) Spectrum Modern History.
(V43) (Leaders of 1857 Revolt & Suppression of 1857 Revolt by Britishers) Spectrum Modern History.
(V44) (Why the Revolt of 1857 failed, Hindu Muslim Unity during 1857 Revolt) Spectrum Modern History.
(V45) (Nature & Consequences of the Revolt of 1857) Spectrum Modern History for UPSC Preparation.
(V46) (White Mutiny, Significance of the Revolt of 1857, Reform Movements) Spectrum Modern History.
(V47) (Caste Segregation, Enlightened Indians & Opposition to West. Culture) Spectrum Modern History.
(V48)(The Rationalistic, Universal Theism & Humanistic Approach of Reformers)Spectrum Modern History.
(V49) (Social Reform for Improving the position of Women in Indian Society) Spectrum Modern History.
(V50) (Women & Child Education promoted by Reformers in 19th Century India) Spectrum Modern History.
(V51) (Factors Restraining the spread of Caste System in India) Spectrum Modern History IAS/PCS Prep.
(V52) (Raja Ram Mohan Roy & Reforms Initiated by Him, Atmiya Sabha) Spectrum Modern History IAS/PCS.
(V53)(Brahmo Samaj, Prarthana Samaj, Keshub Chandra Sen, Debendranath Tagore)Spectrum Modern History.
(V54) (Young Bengal Movement, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Parmahansa Mandali) Spectrum Modern History.
(V55)(Jyotiba Phule,Gopalhari Deshmukh,Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, Servant of India Society)Modern History.
(V56) (Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda, Vedanta Philosophy) Spectrum Modern History.
(V57) (Dayananda Saraswati, Arya Samaj, College and Mahatma Party) Spectrum Modern History IAS/PSC.
(V58) (SNDP Movement, Deva Samaj, Seva Sadan, Dharma Sabha, Radhaswami Mov.) Spectrum Modern History.
(V59) (Justice, Self Respect, Temple Entry & Wahabi Movement) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS.
(V60) (Titu Mir, Faraizis, Deoband, Ahmadiyya, Aligarh Movement) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS.
(V61) (Parsi & Sikh Reforms, Theosophical Movement, Analysis of Reforms) Spectrum Modern History.
(V62) (Reasons Affecting Growth of Nationalism in India)Spectrum Modern History for UPSC Preparation.
(V63) (Political Organizations before Indian National Congress-19th Century) Spectrum Modern History.
(V64) (Safety Valve Theory-Foundation of Indian National Congress) Spectrum Modern History IAS/PCS.
(V65)(Moderates in Indian National Congress 1885-1905, Economic Drain Theory)Spectrum Modern History.
(V66) (Evaluation of Moderates, Role of Masses, Govt. Reaction to Moderates) Spectrum Modern History.
(V67)(Reasons for Growth of Militant Nationalism in 1890s, Moderates Failure)Spectrum Modern History.
(V68) (Swadeshi & Boycott Movement against Partition of Bengal 1905) Spectrum Modern History.
(V69) (Extremist Leadership of Congress - Forms of Struggle & Impact) Spectrum Modern History.
(V70) (Analysis of Swadeshi and Boycott Movements against Bengal Partition) Spectrum Modern History.
(V71)(Moderates & Extremists- Way of Working, Differences, Swadeshi Analysis)Spectrum Modern History.
(V72) (INC Benaras Session 1905, Calcutta Session 1906, Surat split 1907) Spectrum Modern History.
(V73) (Carrot & Stick Policy, Indian Council Act of 1909- Detailed Analysis) Spectrum Modern History.
(V74)(How Revolutionary Activity started & activities were carried out 1907) Spectrum Modern History.
(V75) (A Survey of Revolutionary Activities in Bengal and Maharashtra) Spectrum Modern History UPSC.
(V76)(A Survey of Revolutionary Activities in Punjab, Ghadr Movement Starts) Spectrum Modern History.
(V77) (Komagata Maru Incident, Europe Revolutionaries & Mutiny in Singapore) Spectrum Modern History.
(V78) (How Home Rule Leagues of Annie Besant & Tilak Started in India ?) Spectrum Modern History.
(V79) (Home Rule League Working Methodology, Leaders & why it ended ?) Spectrum Modern History.
(V80) (Why Muslim League was aligning itself with Indian National Congress?) Spectrum Modern History.
(V81) (Lucknow Pact 1916, Montague Statement August 1917 & its opposition) Spectrum Modern History.
(V82) (Why revulsion against Britishers post 1st World War in India ?) Spectrum Modern History UPSC.
(V83) (Mont-ford Reforms 1919 - Changes at Central & Provincial Levels) Spectrum Modern History UPSC.
(V84) (Movements Organized during Gandhiji's Satyagraha in South Africa) Spectrum Modern History.
(V85) (Champaran Satyagraha 1917, How Gandhiji practiced Satyagraha ?) Spectrum Modern History UPSC.
(V86) (Ahmedabad Mill Strike 1918, Kheda Satyagraha 1918, Rowlatt Act 1919) Spectrum Modern History.
(V87) (Rowlatt Satyagraha, Jallianwala Bagh Incident 1919, Udham Singh) Spectrum Modern History UPSC.
(V88) (Official Hunter Comm. & Non-official Congress Comm. Jallianwala Bagh) Spectrum Modern History.
(V89) (How irritated Indian masses started Non-Cooperation+Khilafat Movement)Spectrum Modern History.
(V90) (How Khilafat & Non-Cooperation moved forward & how people responded ?)Spectrum Modern History.
(V91) (Chauri Chaura 1922, NCM Withdrawal, Caliphate abolished, Evaluation) Spectrum Modern History.
(V92) (Formation of Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party, No-changers vs Swarajist)Spectrum Modern History.
(V93) (Achievements and Criticism of Swarajists & No-changers) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS.
(V94) (Why the philosophy of Socialism & Marxism rose in India?) Spectrum Modern History for IAS/PCS.
(V95) (HRA, HSRA, Kakori Train Incident, Saunders/Lahore Conspiracy Case) Spectrum Modern History.
(V96) (Chittagong armoury raid, Women Revolutionaries, Ideology Adopted) Spectrum Modern History.
(V97) (Appointment & Arrival of Simon Commission & Indian response to it) Spectrum Modern History.
(V98) (Recommendations of Simon Commission & Nehru Report) Spectrum Modern History for UPSC Prep..
(V99) (Opposition of Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha to Nehru Report 1928) Spectrum Modern History.
(V100) (Calcutta Session 1928, Irwin Declaration, Delhi Manifesto 1929) Spectrum Modern History UPSC.
(V101) (Lahore Session & Purna Swaraj 1929, Gandhiji's Eleven Demands) Spectrum Modern History UPSC.
(V102) (Dandi March - Start of CDM, Salt Satyagraha in South India) Spectrum Modern History(IAS/PCS).
(V103) (Salt Satyagraha in Bengal, Bihar, Sholapur, Peshawar, Manipur, U.P.) Spectrum Modern History.
(V104) (Govt. response & mass participation in CDM, Gandhi Irwin Pact 1931) Spectrum Modern History.
(V105) (NCM vs CDM, Why CDM was suspended, Karachi Session of INC 1931) Spectrum Modern History UPSC.
(V106) (First & Second Round Table Conferences, Gandhiji's participation) Spectrum Modern History.
(V107) (3rd RTC, Resumption of CDM, Govt. action & people's response to it) Spectrum Modern History.
(V108) (Communal Award 1932, Gandhiji's fast unto death, Impact on Harijans) Spectrum Modern History.
(V109) (Poona Pact 1932 & Joint Electorates, Gandhiji's Harijan Campaign) Spectrum Modern History.
(V110) (Ideological differences between Gandhiji and B.R. Ambedkar) Spectrum Modern History(IAS/PCS).
(V111) (Aftermath of Civil Disobedience Movement, 1934-35 freedom struggle) Spectrum Modern History.
(V112) (Government of India Act 1935, Executive/Legislative Power Devolution)Spectrum Modern History.
(V113) (Response to GOI Act, 1935 - Gandhiji's, Government & Nationalists) Spectrum Modern History.
(V114) (Civil Liberties/ Agrarian reforms promulgated by Congress Ministries)Spectrum Modern History.
(V115) (Congress Ministries - Social Welfare, Labor Welfare & Evaluation) Spectrum Modern History.
(V116) (Views of Subhash Chandra Bose, Haripura 1938 & Tripuri 1939 Session) Spectrum Modern History.
(V117) (S. C. Bose vs Gandhiji - Means of struggle, Non-violence, Militancy) Spectrum Modern History.
(V118) (S. C. Bose vs Gandhiji - Mode of formation of government in India) Spectrum Modern History.
(V119) (SC Bose vs Gandhiji - Military Preparedness & Economic development) Spectrum Modern History.
(V120) (SC Bose vs Gandhiji - Views on Religion, Caste and Untouchability) Spectrum Modern History.
(V121) (SC Bose vs Gandhiji - Views on Women empowerment and Education) Spectrum Modern History.
(V122) (Congress efforts against Britishers during Second World War 1939-40) Spectrum Modern History.
(V123)(August Offer 1940, Individual Satyagraha, Nehru as Gandhi's Successor)Spectrum Modern History.
(V124) (Cripps Mission 1942 - What it proposed & why it failed ?) Spectrum Modern History UPSC Prep..
(V125) (Quit India Movement starts - Leaders, Spread & Parallel Governments) Spectrum Modern History.
(V126) (C. Rajagopalachari Plan, Desai Liaqat Pact, Wavell Plan/Simla Conf.) Spectrum Modern History.
(V127) (Indian National Army, Role of RashBehari Bose, Mohan Singh, SC Bose) Spectrum Modern History.
(V128) (Opposition to INA trials, National Movement after 2nd World War) Spectrum Modern History.
(V129) (Congress & Muslim League performance in elections of 1945-1946) Spectrum Modern History.
(V130) (Why British withdrawal was imminent from India in 1946 ?) Spectrum Modern History (IAS/PCS).
(V131)(Cabinet Mission- Congress & Muslim League response, Direct Action Day)Spectrum Modern History.
(V132) (Rise of Communalism in India due to socio-economic reasons) Spectrum Modern History(IAS/PCS).
(V133)(Evolution of two nation theory, Militant Nationalism of Hindu/Muslims)Spectrum Modern History.
(V134) (Clemet Atlee's Statement & Mountbatten's Plan 3rd June, 1947) Spectrum Modern History.
(V135) (Indian Independence Act, Inevitability of partition, States Integr.) Spectrum Modern History.
Introduction to Constitutional, Administrative & Judicial Developments between 1773-1858 in India.
Regulating Act of 1773/East India Company Act of 1772 - Reasons, Provisions, Objectives & Defects.
Pitt's India Act of 1784, Creation of Board of Control to regulate Court of Directors/East India Co..
The Act of 1786 & Charter Act of 1793 In depth explanation.