Preamble
The term Preamble refers to the introduction or preface to the Constitution.The Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law and, generally, not considered a part of the Constitution,…
Important Committees of Parliament
Important Committees of Parliament COMMITTEECHAIRMANDrafting CommitteeMembers:Alladi Krishnaswamy AyyarN. Gopala Swami AyyangarDr. KM MunshiSyed Mohammad SadullahN Madhva RaoTT Krishna MachariDr. B.R. Ambedkar (Father of the Indian Constitution)Flag CommitteeJ. B. KriplaniUnion Constitution…
Making of Indian Constitution
The idea of Constituent Assembly for making the formation of Constituent Assembly in 1935. The demand was accepted, in principle, for a Constituent Assembly in August offer of 1940. Under…
Sources of Indian Constitution
Sources of Indian Constitution India constitution has borrowed its provisions from following sources. CountryProvisions BorrowedGovernment of India Act, 1935Federal scheme.Declaration of emergency powers.Ordinance defining the power of the President and…
Interim Government (1946) & First Cabinet of Free India (1947)
Interim Government (1946) S. NoMembersPortfolios Held1.Pt. Jawaharlal NehruExternal Affairs and Commonwealth Relations2.Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelHome, Information and Broadcasting3.Dr. Rajendra PrasadFood and Agriculture4.Dr. John MathaiIndustries and Supplies5.Jagijvan RamLabour6.Sardar Baldev SinghDefence7.CH BhabhaWorks, Mines,…
Historical Background of Indian Constitution
Constitutional LandmarkImportant ProvisionsRegulating Act, 1773British government to regulate affairs of East India Co.Governor-General.Established a Supreme Court at Calcutta.Pitts India Act, 1784Indian affairs were under the direct control of the British…
The Gupta Dynasty
The Gupta Dynasty Gupta Empire Golden Age of India. On the ruins of the Kushan empire arose a new empire, which established its way over a good part of the…
The Maurya Dynasty
Chandragupta Maurya History (322 – 297 BC): With the help of Chanakya, known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, he overthrew the Nandas & established the rule of the Maurya dynasty.Built a…
The Magadha Empire
The Magadha Empire Period of Magadha Empire: 6th Century – 4th Century BC.The extent of the Magadha Empire: Magadha embraced the former districts of Patna, Gaya & parts of Shahabad…
Jainism in India
Jainism in India Founded by Rishabhanath.There were 24 Tirthankaras (Prophets or Gurus), all Kshatriyas.First was Rishabhanath (Emblem: Bull).The 23rd Tirthankar Parshwanath (Emblem: Snake) was the son of King Ashvasena of…