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Third Round Table Conference November 1932

Third Round Table Conference was last among the three such conferences organized between 1930 and 1932 by British government towards constitutional reforms in India. These conferences were conducted...

October 25, 2011

Poona Pact of September 1932

Poona Pact was an agreement between Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi signed on September 24, 1932. This pact ended Gandhi’s fast unto death. Background The British Government...

October 25, 2011

Communal Award August 1932

On August 16, 1932, the British Prime Minister McDonald announced the Communal Award. Thus it is also known as McDonald Award. The Communal Award was basically a proposal...

October 25, 2011

Civil Disobedience Movement Assessment

The Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–1934) was one of the most significant phases of India’s struggle for independence. Initiated under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, it marked a turning...

October 25, 2011

Civil Disobedience Movement (Second Phase, 1931–1934)

The Civil Disobedience Movement (Second Phase), covering the period from 1931 to 1934, marked a crucial stage in India’s struggle for independence. This phase followed the temporary suspension...

October 25, 2011

Second Round Table Conference 1931

The Second Round Table conference was held in less auspicious environment. In India, Lord Irwin was replaced by Lord Wellingdon, who remained India’s Viceroy till 1936. In England,...

October 25, 2011

Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress, 1931

The Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress, held in March 1931, stands as one of the most historic and ideologically significant gatherings in the history of India’s...

October 25, 2011

Gandhi- Irwin Pact 1931, March 5

Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed by Mahatma Gandhi and Viceroy Lord Irwin on 5 March 1931 in London. Its main points were as follows: Gandhi agreed to discontinue the Civil...

October 25, 2011

First Round Table Conference 1930

First Round Table Conference was first among the three such conferences organized between 1930 and 1932 by British government towards constitutional reforms in India. These conferences were conducted...

October 25, 2011

Recommendations of Simon Commission

The recommendations of the Simon Commission were published in May 1930. They were as follows: Dyarchy in the provinces should be abolished and ministers should be made responsible...

October 25, 2011

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