1857 War of Indian Independence. (http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/itihas/1857.htm)
Features information about India's first war of independence in 1857, provided by Vikas Kamat. The war was an attempt to unite India against the invading British and to restore power to the Moghul emperor Bahadur Shah. Discusses the conditions of the war, the violence, the siege of Delhi, and why it failed.
Ancient History Links (http://www.taymade.com/taymade/edu/t%7Eancient.htm)
Joyce Taylor presents a collection of Web sites related to the study and teaching of ancient history. Taylor offers curriculum enrichment materials for all grade levels. Topics of the collection include the Greek and Roman worlds, ancient Korean history, ancient medicine, educated women in ancient society, ancient India, and more. The collection is part of An Educational Emporium, which consists of directories of Internet resources compiled by Taylor.
Asian historical architecture (http://www.orientalarchitecture.com)
A comprehensive survey of Asia's architectural heritage. You can view over 5700 photos of 404 sites in fifteen countries, with extensive background information and innovative 'virtual tours.' The India content includes architectural images and maps from Ahmedabad, Agra, Delhi, Khajuraho, Madurai, Mahabalipuram, Manali, Sarnath, Thanjavur and Varanasi.
The Asiatic Society (http://www.indev.nic.in/asiatic/)
One of the oldest scholarly organizations of its kind, the Society conducts "inquiry into the history and antiquities, arts, sciences and literature of Asia." Presents a history of the Society, information on its library, museum, and includes lists of publications and past Society presidents.
Ayodhya and After: Issues Before Hindu Society (http://www.bharatvani.org/books/ayodhya/)
The Bharatvani Institute provides the full text of the book entitled "Ayodhya and After: Issues Before Hindu Society," written by Koenraad Elst and published in 1991 by Voice of India. Elst discusses the history of tensions between the Muslims and Hindus in India, including the Ayodhya movement. Elst asserts that Hindus need a renewed self-awareness to face the challenges posed by militant Muslims.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). (http://bjp.org/)
Presents the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of India. Details the party's history, philosophy, organization, and leadership. Notes the BJP's stance on major issues. Includes election results and news items.
Bharatiya Janata Party. (http://www.bjp.org/)
Features the Bharatiya Janata Party of India. Includes election results and the Party's national agenda for governance. Recounts the Party's history, philosophy, and organization. Contains a site search engine and an audio file of the Party's song. Profiles Party leaders and examines the role of the party in Parliament. Describes the Party's policies on major issues. Links to interviews, articles, news items, and related Web sites. Posts contact information via street address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail for the headquarters in New Delhi.
The C.M. Doke Collection of Personal Letters from M.K. Gandhi, together with other related materials, 1907-1970 (http://www.unisa.ac.za/library/main/resource/etcweb/doke.html)
Donor: Eunice Marion van den Aardweg.
Chinese Cultural Studies: Faxian Fa-Hsien: A Record of the Buddhistic Kingdoms. (http://acc6.its.brooklyn.cuny.edu/%7Ephalsall/texts/faxian.html)
Presents selections from "A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms (394-414 CE)," an account of the journey of Faxian Fa-hsien and his companions to learn about Buddhist traditions in India and to discover authentic Buddhist writings. Notes that the selections show the reasons for the establishment of Buddhist sacred shrines, the legends that surrounded them, and the ways in which they were maintained. Offers access to the Chinese Culture home page.
Colonial lists / Indian power (http://www.gutenberg-e.org/haa01)
Documents how various groups and peoples changed the ways they spoke about themselves over the course of the 19th century in Telugu-speaking India, by using historically contingent and locally functional formulations of identity.
Cooking for the Gods (http://www.arth.upenn.edu/nalin/nalin.html)
Presents information on the "Cooking for the Gods" museum exhibition, a project of the History of Art Department at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Explains that the exhibit displays implements and images used for home worship into their ritual setting in Bengal. Features images of objects in the exhibition, including shrines, implements, utensils, ritual instruments, architecture and ornaments, and votive objects and toys. Notes that a major contribution of the exhibition is the context of ritual into which the objects have been reestablished. Highlights a sampling of ethnographic images.
Daily Lesson Plan: A History of Conflict (http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20020102wednesday.html)
"A History of Conflict" is a social studies and current events lesson for grades 6-12. The students explore the issues surrounding the current conflict between India and Pakistan. Rachel McClain and Javaid Khan created this lesson, which is based on a January 2, 2002 "New York Times" article. The New York Times Co. and the Bank Street College of Education in New York City provide the lesson online as part of the Daily Lesson Plan section of the Learning Network.
European Voyages of Exploration: The Sea-route to India and the Red Sea Trade (http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied%5Fhistory/tutor/eurvoya/vasco2.html)
The Applied History Research Group at the University of Calgary presents "The Sea-route to India and the Red Sea Trade" from the tutorial "The European Voyages of Exploration: The Fifteenth and Sixteenth Centuries." The tutorial recounts the voyage of Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama (c.1460-1524) around the Cape of Good Hope to India in 1498. The tutorial also notes what da Gama experienced after his arrival and the resulting maritime trade in the area.
First Englishmen in Bombay. (http://theory.tifr.res.in/bombay/history/travelogue.html)
Presents "The First Englishmen in Bombay," an account of the 1583 voyage of Ralph Fitch, a London, England, merchant, to Bombay, India. Describes the cities of Diu, Cambaietta, Daman, Chaul, among others. Notes that the first edition of the account was published by George Routledge and Sons, Ltd., in 1931. Provides footnotes and offers access to the Mumbai home page.
French Indochina War (1882-1883) (http://www.onwar.com/aced/data/india/indochina1882.htm)
Ralph Zuljan offers a very brief description of the French Indochina War of 1882-1883 as part of the Armed Conflict Events Data. The war involved China, Vietnam, and France. At the conclusion of the conflict, the French protectorate of Vietnam was established.
George V. (http://www.britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon60.html)
Provides a biographical sketch of George V (1865-1936), who ruled from 1910-36, as part of an index of the monarchs of Great Britain, presented by Britannia Internet Magazine. Links to related sites and to information on other monarchs.
George VI (1936-1952) (http://www.britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon62.html)
Features a biographical sketch of George VI (1895-1952), the king of England and the emperor of India, compiled by Britannia.com, LLC. Describes George's reign, personality, and personal life. Includes genealogical information.
History of India (http://www.indianchild.com/history%5Fof%5Findia.htm)
Indianchild.com offers a collection of Web sites featuring information about the history of India, from ancient times through modern times. There is information on prime ministers of India, wars, the independence movement, coins and currencies, and more. This information is intended to provide homework assistance to students of all grade levels. There is a brief description of each site.
India (http://www.worldstatesmen.org/India.htm)
The India pages of World Statesmen lists the historical leaders of India. It lists the heads of state and government, has images of the Indian flag in different periods of history, includes maps, has the English text of the national anthem, chronology, as well as era names.
India - A Country Study (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/intoc.html)
Presents information on India, provided by the U.S. Library of Congress. Includes information on India's geography, economy, society, transportation, communications, government, politics, and national security. Discusses the country's history, ethnic groups, religion, international trade, land use, foreign affairs, and armed forces.
India - Countrywatch.com (http://www.countrywatch.com/cw%5Fcountry.asp?vcountry=78)
General informaton on India.
Indian History Sourcebook: England, India, and The East Indies, 1617 C.E.. (http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/india/1617englandindies.html)
Features information on the English attempts to reach India and The East Indies in 1617, provided as part of the Internet Indian History Sourcebook by Paul Halsall. Notes that the English explorers were unable to dislodge the Dutch from the Spice Islands.
Indian History Sourcebook: Field Marshal Lord Roberts: When Queen Victoria Became Empress of India, 1877. (http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/india/1877empressvictoria.html)
Features an account by British soldier Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) when Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain and Ireland also became Empress of India in 1877, provided as part of the Indian History Sourcebook of Paul Halsall.
Indian History Sourcebook: Sir Monier Monier-Williams (1819-1899). (http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/india/1850monier.html)
Features an excerpt from a diary of the English Sanskrit scholar, Sir Monier Monier-Williams (1819-1899), in which he describes his experience of camp life in India in 1850. Contains descriptions of his accommodations, nature, animal life, as well as cultural observations of relations between Englishmen and Indians. Links to the home page of the Indian History Sourcebook.
Jammu & Kashmir (http://jammukashmir.nic.in/)
Presents detailed official accounts of the history of Kashmir and events leading up to accession by India in 1947. Includes speeches of the Chief Minister, information on industrial development, government structure, tourism and cultural heritage. "News and Views" section is arranged by article title.
Japan-India Relations (http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/asia-paci/india/)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan provides a February 2002 fact sheet about international relations between Japan and India. Information about the history of diplomatic relations between the two countries, the number of Japanese nationals residing in India, trade between the two countries, Japanese investment in India, and Japanese economic assistance to India is available. The ministry provides a chronological timeline of the dates of official visits of Japanese and Indian diplomats and government officials to one another's countries.
Jawaharlal Nehru: Marxism, Capitalism and Non-Alignment. (http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1941nehru.html)
Presents excerpts from an autobiography (1941) and a speech (1956) by Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964), an Indian political leader and the first prime minister of India (1947-1964), after its independence. Includes information about Marxism, capitalism, and nonalignment related to India. Notes that Nehru was the creator of the terms: neutralism, Third World, and nonalignment. Links to the home page of the Internet Modern History Sourcebook.
Jharkhand (http://jharkhand.nic.in/)
Officiel web site of the new state in India created in 2000 from twenty-two tribal districts in southern Bihar. Features basic information on government agencies and services, infrastructure, natural resources, culture, history, etc. Includes government directory, lists of schools, hostpitals, etc., press releases, and news.
Kashmir Matters by Moin Ansari (http://www.gharib.demon.co.uk/docs/moin.htm)
Gharib Hanif presents the full text of an article entitled "Kashmir Matters," written by Moin Ansari. The article highlights the history of Kashmir, discussing the inhabitants, battles, and influences of religions and other nations on Kashmir. Ansari notes the current boundary disputes between India and Pakistan over regions in Kashmir and Jammu.
Lakshadweep, India (http://www.nic.in/lakshadweep/welcome.htm)
Presents basic information for visitors to the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, an Indian archipelago located in the Arabian Sea. Includes descriptions of the main islands, history, culture, economy, and tourist information.
Mahatma Gandhi (http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasia/History/Gandhi/gandhi.html)
The Social Sciences Division of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) presents a biographical sketch of Indian nationalist leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948), who was known as Mahatma. The sketch highlights Gandhi's early life, education, legal career, his work as a reformer, and his ideas of nonviolent civil disobedience.
Mumbai (Bombay): The Eighteenth Century. (http://theory.tifr.res.in/bombay/history/c18.html)
Presents information about Bombay, also known as Mumbai, in the 18th century. Includes information about territorial disputes, the local government, the shipbuilding industry, and the consolidation of British power in Bombay. Notes that Bombay was under civil administration by the President of the East India Co. of Great Britain, during the 18th century.
Niccolo di Conti (ca. 1395-1469) (http://www.win.tue.nl/%7Eengels/discovery/conti.html)
Andre Engels presents a biographical sketch of the Venetian merchant and traveller Niccolo di Conti (ca. 1395-1469). Di Conti visited Baghdad, India, Sumatra, Java, Indochina, and Burma. As a penance for his renunciation of Christianity during his wanderings, Pope Eugenius IV ordered him to relate his history to Poggio Bracciolini, the papal secretary. Di Conti's narrative remains the best account of the East by a 15th-century traveler. Links to related Web sites about the explorer are available.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): Air India Bombing Disaster. (http://www.airindia.istar.ca/)
Describes the investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) into the terrorist bombing of Air India Flight 182 in Canada which killed 329 people. Recounts the history of the investigation and offers a reward to anyone who can provide evidence resulting in the conviction of those responsible for the bombing. Contains a table of demographics of the victims noting their religion, nationality, and age. Posts contact information for the RCMP headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, via street address and telephone number.
Royal Gurkha Rifles. (http://www.army.mod.uk/army/organise/infan/gurkha/index.htm)
Highlights the Royal Gurkha Rifles and the Brigade of Gurkhas, provided by the Infantry of the British Army. Notes that the Royal Gurkha Rifles are based in Hampshire, England. Notes that the Gurkhas are soldiers recruited from Nepal. Includes a brief history of the Brigade of Gurkhas, who originally served the British in India.
Timeline: India (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south%5Fasia/country%5Fprofiles/1155813.stm)
Run by the British Broadcasting Corporation, this web page provides an outline of the history of India from 1858 until present.
Truth About Kashmir. (http://www.armyinkashmir.org/)
Offers information on the conflicts between Pakistan and India over Jammu and Kashmir, provided by the Indian Army. Includes news articles, a history of the conflict, and weapons recovery details.
Xuanzang xi yu xing (http://mars.csie.ntu.edu.tw/silk/)
Digital museum of Xuanzang's journey from China to India in the 7th century A.D. Features a map of the Silk Road with information about cities and regions, and sample images from art collections at the National Taiwan University, the Chung-Hwa Institute of Buddhist Studies, and the Taipei National University of Arts. Includes video clips (.ra), historical documents, information about the fictional "Journey to the West" based on the documents of the trip. Includes a dictionary of Buddhist terminology, a bibliographical database, a chronicle of events, and links to related Web sites.
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