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While the people of Telangana have forgotten the animosities of 1948 and have imbibed a secular way of life, the BJP wants to revive the old animus to polarise the communities
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Cultural programmes organised as part of Telangana National Integration Day celebrations enthralled the participants across the erstwhile Karimnagar district on Sunday evening.
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Hyderabad: This article is in continuation to the last article focusing on the Nizams and the modernisation of Hyderabad State. Most visitors to the State were struck by the unique feature of general communal amity in Hyderabad. Walter Monckton, a British politician, on his first visit to the city, noticed during a morning ride that […]
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In 1930s, under the reign of Mir Osman Ali Khan, Hyderabad was known to be one of the wealthiest States in India This article is in continuation to the last article focusing on the Nizams and the modernisation of Hyderabad State. Philanthropy of Nizam and Cultural Synthesis During the reign of Mir Osman Ali Khan, […]
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Hyderabad: This article is in continuation to the last article focusing on the Nizams and the modernisation of Hyderabad State. Hyderabad State was known for its embroidery at Aurangabad on fine muslins, chikan, velvet, etc. Blankets and carpets were also produced in Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda and Warangal. Warangal was famous for its carpet industry where silk […]
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Hyderabad: This article is in continuation to the last article focusing on the Nizams and the modernisation of Hyderabad State. During the second half of the 19th century important changes have taken place in the agricultural sector. The new land revenue reforms and the land tenure systems introduced by Salar Jung contributed to the growth […]
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Hyderabad: This article is in continuation to the last article focusing on the Nizams and the modernisation of Hyderabad State. The second half of the 19th century was also a period of significant changes in the administrative, economic, education and socio-cultural system. Similarly, the reign of the sixth Nizam, Mir Mahaboob Ali Pasha, was also significant […]
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Hyderabad: BS Venkata Rao subsequently changed the name of Ambedkar Youth League into Hyderabad State Depressed Classes Association. In recognition of the importance of Dalit movement in Hyderabad, Ambedkar invited Venkata Rao to preside over the Bombay Presidency Mahar Sabha. Inspired by the growing Dalit movement in Maharashtra, Venkata Rao initiated several activities to spread […]
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The caste system has been one of the crucial barricades of economy in the then Hyderabad State The caste system in India evolved over centuries and distinct castes and tribes emerged owing to varied historical, religious and cultural factors. In Indian history, those referred to as slaves, chandal, panchama and untouchables belonged to depressed castes […]
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Agriculture and the cotton industries played a major role in the economy of the Hyderabad State in the late 19th century This article is in continuation to the last article on Salar Jung reforms and modernisation of Hyderabad State focusing on Growth of Industries During the late 19th century and the early 20th century, the […]
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Hyderabad: This article is in continuation to the last article on reforms introduced by Salar Jung in Railways, Communication and Coal Mines areas. The necessity for doing something to relieve the exchequer from this incubus was early realised by Salar Jung. The only plan that seemed practicable and conducive to the end was the extension of […]
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Hyderabad: This article is in continuation to the last article on Salar Jung reforms and modernisation of Hyderabad State focusing on Railways, Communication and Coal Mines. The Salar Jung reforms, in terms of reorganisation of administrative structure, infrastructural development, changes in socio-economic system, and innovative policies, played a crucial role for the development of modern […]
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Hyderabad: In 1834, an English Public School, St. George Grammar School was opened at Abids by a clergy man of the Church of England. The very first step taken towards the formation of a state educational system was opening of Oriental College as Dar-ul-Ulum by Salar Jung in Hyderabad in 1853-54 with 130-160 pupils on rolls. […]
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Hyderabad: In recent years, there has been conflicting interpretations regarding the nature and the characteristic features of the Asaf Jahi rule. In particular the period of last two Nizams i.e., the sixth and the seventh (1869-1948) has been subjected to critical analysis. One group of scholars present a negative picture of the last phase of […]
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Hyderabad: In 1937 a special committee was appointed by Nizam to study conditions obtaining in the State and make suitable proposals This article is in continuation to the last article on Mulki issue in then Hyderabad state. These series of articles will help candidates preparing for the recruitment exams conducted by Telangana State Public Service […]
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Hyderabad: This article is in continuation to the last article on Mulki issue in the then Hyderabad State. These series of articles will help candidates preparing for the recruitment exams conducted by Telangana State Public Service Commission and other recruitment boards in the State. The Nizam’s Subjects’ League sought to promote goodwill and cooperation between […]
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Hyderabad: Aspirants should have the knowledge of why Hyderabad was considered to be a ‘Part-B’ State by virtue of the constitution Mulki Farman: The Telangana area formerly was a part of the State of Hyderabad. The Hyderabad State comprised to three linguistic areas, Telangana, Marathwada and Karnataka. In 1919 the last Nizam, Mir Osman Ali […]
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Hyderabad: This article explains the advantages of formation of Vishalaandhra for the state of Telangana This article is in continuation to the last article on the recommendations of the States Re-Organisation Commission. Demands for Hyderabad State (Chapter 7 – Section 381 to 393) Section 381 – Advantages of formation of Vishalaandhra are obvious from the […]