History Nuggets
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee: a heartfelt tribute
Early life and career Syama Prasad Mookerjee was born in a Bengali family on 6 July 1901 in Calcutta (Kolkata). His father was Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee, ... Read More
The Real Truth about the Muzaffarnagar riots: Part 12
This is the continuation of the report on Muzaffarnagar riots accessed by IndiaFacts. Read the previous part here. Appendix 1: Information received under Right to Information (RTI) Act Information ... Read More
Decline & Fall of the Hindu Civilization in Cambodia
Cambodian history illustrates the interplay of economics and ideology in defining the fate of a nation. A vibrant South East Asian empire that selectively adopted ... Read More
2014 Elections: Quick Quotes
Because the election season has more or less begun, IndiaFacts presents some quick quotes sent in by a reader. Read More
A Short History of Indian Mercantilism
The history of South India is one of a vibrant and dynamic mercantilism. I would highlight just one example out of several i.e. the international ... Read More