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Indian Civilization

The Boxer Rebellion (1901)

Efforts to shore The Old Regime In a final attempt to save the dynasty and partly in response to forced pressure, the Manchu rulers during 1901-1911 projected a series of reforms, which emphasized. - Railroad construction - Modernization of the military services - Public education - Liberalization of the political structure. In 1905, the ancient civil-services examinations were formally abolished, preparatory…

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THE TAIPING REBELLION

 Began in - 1864. Originate and leader - hung Hsiu-Chuan. Program: - 1) To modernize China politically and economically. 2) Creating an equitable but Collectivist and theoretically directed society. Hung's religion was predominantly Christian in ideology but with peculiar variations. He regarded Taoism, Buddhism, and ancestor worship as idolatry. Taiping Rebellion was an anti-dynastic revolt and a…

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History of China (1800-1914)

During the 19th Century, western states directly invented Asian and African nations. China, Japan, and the African States responded quite differently to the changing world conditions that confronted them, the nineteenth Century witnessed the decadence of the Manchu dynasty and the incompetence of the administration. Western powers exerted pressure. The objectives of the westerners at the…

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The Mauryan Administration

Administration and Empire The Empire was split into four provinces, with Pataliputra as the imperial capital. According to Ashokan edicts, the four provincial capitals are Tosali (in the east), Ujjain (in the west), Suvarnagiri (in the south), and Taxila (in the north). The head of the provincial government was the Kumara (royal prince), who controlled…

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The Mauryan Society

Mauryan Society According to Megasthenes, there were seven social classes in Mauryan society: philosophers, farmers, warriors, herdsmen, artisans, magistrates, and councilors. Since no one can change professions or marry outside his division, these have been interpreted as castes. Only the philosopher is granted this privilege. Though, his perception of Indian society is not correct. These…

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