About History

  On the 10th of February , 1952, India witnessed the victory of Indian National Congress (INC) in the first general election held in the country. The general election marked the beginning of the parliamentary democracy in India, after the transfer of power from the British Raj to independent India. The Indian National Congress was the only major political party in the country at that time, and its victory in the general election was a foregone conclusion. However, the election was a significant milestone in the history of India, as it marked the country's transition to a democratic nation. The election was also a testament to the maturity and stability of the Indian political system. The general election was held in January 1952, and the results were announced on 10th February 1952. The Indian National Congress won 364 seats out of the 489 seats that were contested in the election. The remaining seats were won by independent candidates and small regional parties. The victory o

  Calcutta Restored to British Control Calcutta , the capital of British India, was taken over by the British East India Company in 1690. In 1756, the city was seized by Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal, who was upset with the British for fortifying the city and interfering with local trade. This event, known as the Black Hole of Calcutta, led to the death of many British prisoners and marked the beginning of British military intervention in India. In 1757 , British forces, led by Robert Clive, defeated Siraj-ud-Daula in the Battle of Plassey and regained control of Calcutta. This marked the beginning of British rule in India, which lasted until 1947. During British rule , Calcutta became the center of trade, commerce, and administration for the British in India. The city was also the center of the Indian independence movement, with leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore leading the charge for independence from British rule. After India gained independence in 194