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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Indian | | | |  Indian: Encyclopedia II - French and Indian War - Outcome
French and Indian War - Immediate.
The war officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris on February 10, 1763. The treaty resulted in France's loss of all its possessions in North America (all of Canada was ceded to Britain) except Saint Pierre and Miquelon, two small islands off Newfoundland. France also kept the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique because of their rich sugar crops and the ease with which it could be controlled. Spain gained Louisiana in compensation for its loss of Florida ...
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - French and Indian War - Overview The French and Indian War, unlike the others, began on North American soil and then spread to Europe, where Britain and France continued fighting. Britain officially declared war on France in 1756, marking the beginnings of the Seven Years' War in Europe. Native Americans fought for both sides but primarily alongside the French. The first major event was in 1754. Major George Washington, then twenty-one years of age, was sent to negotiate boundaries with the French, who did not give up their forts. Washington led a group of Virginian (coloni ...
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin - Moving on out The most significant historical emigration from India was to South East Asia. It started as a military expedition by Hindu, and later Buddhist, kings of South India and resulted in the settlers' merging with the local society. The influence of Indian culture is still strongly felt in South East Asia, especially in places like Bali (in Indonesia). However, in such cases, it is not reasonable to apply the label 'PIO' to the descendents of emigrants from several centuries back, especially since inte ...
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Indian Creek Massacre - Background The attack may gave been spurred by the recent provocations of a Kentuckian settler named William Davis. He was a blacksmith and a mill operator. Davis dammed the Indian Creek, a vital source of food to a nearby Indian village, as well as commiting other transgressions on them.
At the same time, the Black Hawk War had recently begun in Illinois, and the battle of Stillman's Run, fought on May 14, proved to be a victory for Black Hawk's band over the Illinois Militia. This ev ...
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Indian Creek Massacre - Massacre After the battle at Stillman's Run, rumors of an attack on white settlers became widespread. The settlement at the Indian Creek was given ample warning to evacuate, but William Davis, among others, convinced the inhabitants to stay.
In the late afternoon of May 20, about 40 indians attacked. Most of the men, who were working in the fields, fled, leaving the women and children to fend for themselves. The cabins were stormed and the inhabitants were killed. Two young women, Rachel Hall, and Sylvia Hall, were taken prisoner and later released on ...
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin - Moving on out The most significant historical emigration from India was to South East Asia. It started as a military expedition by Hindu, and later Buddhist, kings of South India and resulted in the settlers' merging with the local society. The influence of Indian culture is still strongly felt in South East Asia, especially in places like Bali (in Indonesia). However, in such cases, it is not reasonable to apply the label 'PIO' to the descendents of emigrants from several centuries back, especially since inte ...
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Indian nationality law - Person of Indian Origin PIO Card Any person currently holding a non-Indian passport, who can prove their Indian origin up to three generations before (or is the spouse of a citizen of India or person of Indian origin), is eligible for a Person of Indian Origin card. Citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries as may be specified by the Central Government are not be eligible for grant of PIO Cards.
PIO cards give the holder the following benefits: (a) visa-free entry into India for fifteen years, (b) exemption from registration at a Foreigners' Regional Regis ...
See also:Indian nationality law, Indian nationality law - Citizenship by Birth, Indian nationality law - Citizenship by Descent, Indian nationality law - Citizenship by Registration, Indian nationality law - Citizenship by Naturalisation, Indian nationality law - Citizenship at the commencment of the Constitution of India, Indian nationality law - Renunciation of Indian citizenship, Indian nationality law - Automatic Termination of Indian citizenship, Indian nationality law - Overseas citizenship of India, Indian nationality law - Person of Indian Origin PIO Card, Indian nationality law - British Nationality and India, Indian nationality law - Citizenship clarifications issued by the Authorities, Indian nationality law - Indian Ministry of Home Affairs, Indian nationality law - Letter from the High Commission of India London to the British Home Office, Indian nationality law - Note Verbale of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs to the High Commission for Britain New Delhi, Indian nationality law - Note Verbale of the British High Commission New Delhi to the Government of India, Indian nationality law - British House of Lords Written Answer on matters related to Overseas Citizenship of India, Indian nationality law - Lok Sabha statement on Section 91 of Citizenship Act 1955 Read more here: » Indian nationality law: Encyclopedia II - Indian nationality law - Person of Indian Origin PIO Card |
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Blackfeet Indian Reservation - Government As on other American reservations, the tribe runs local government and provides most services including courts, child welfare, employment assistance, wildlife management, health care, education, land management, senior services as well as garbage collection and water systems. The native police were replaced by the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs in 2003 because of problems in the local force.
The reservation includes several types of land use. Of the total 1,462,640 acres (5919 km²), 650,558 acres (2633 km²) are held in trust for e ...
See also:Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Blackfeet Indian Reservation - History, Blackfeet Indian Reservation - Geography, Blackfeet Indian Reservation - Demographics, Blackfeet Indian Reservation - Government, Blackfeet Indian Reservation - Economy Read more here: » Blackfeet Indian Reservation: Encyclopedia II - Blackfeet Indian Reservation - Government |
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Indian Muslim Nationalism - In politics Some prominant Muslims politically sought a base for themselves, separate from Hindus and other Indian nationalists, who espoused the Indian National Congress. Muslim scholars, religious leaders and politicians founded the All India Muslim League in 1906.
Muslims comprised 25% to 30% of (pre-partition) India's collective population. Some Muslim leaders felt that their massive cultural and economic contributions to India's heritage and life merited an significant role for Muslims ...
See also:Indian Muslim Nationalism, Indian Muslim Nationalism - Historical foundations, Indian Muslim Nationalism - Ideological foundations, Indian Muslim Nationalism - In politics, Indian Muslim Nationalism - Partition of India, Indian Muslim Nationalism - Pakistani nationalism, Indian Muslim Nationalism - Bangladeshi nationalism, Indian Muslim Nationalism - Muslim nationalism in India, Indian Muslim Nationalism - Indian Muslim leaders Read more here: » Indian Muslim Nationalism: Encyclopedia II - Indian Muslim Nationalism - In politics |
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Indian architecture - The Hindu Temples The reference to temples in literature go back early with Panini (520 BC - 460 BC) and Patanjali mentioning temples which were called prasadas. Early beginnings of Hindu temple architecture have been traced to the remains at Aihole and Pattadakal in present day Karnataka, and have Vedic altars and late Vedic temples as described by Panini as models. Later, as more differentiation took place, the Dravidian/ Southern style and or the Indo-Aryan/ Northern/ Nagara style of temple architecture emerged as dominant modes, epitomised in produ ...
See also:Indian architecture, Indian architecture - Indus-Sarasvati civilisation and the Vedic Village, Indian architecture - Buddhist and Jaina architecture, Indian architecture - The Hindu Temples, Indian architecture - The Rajput Architecture, Indian architecture - Influence of Islam and the Mughal Architecture, Indian architecture - Secular architecture, Indian architecture - Architecture under the colonial rule, Indian architecture - Post-independence architecture of India, Indian architecture - Conclusion, Indian architecture - Monuments in India classified under World Heritage Sites, Indian architecture - See Also Read more here: » Indian architecture: Encyclopedia II - Indian architecture - The Hindu Temples |
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| | | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Indian voting machines - History The EVMs were devised and designed by Election Commission of India in collaboration with two Public Sector undertakings viz., Bharat Electronics Limited, Bangalore and Electronic Corporation of India Ltd., Hyderabad. The EVMs are now manufactured by the above two undertakings.
EVMs manufactured in 1989-90 were used on experimental basis for the first time in 16 Assembly Constituencies in the States of Madhya Pradesh (5), Rajasthan (5) and National Capital Territory of Delhi (6) at the General Elections to the respect ...
See also:Indian voting machines, Indian voting machines - Usage of an EVM, Indian voting machines - History, Indian voting machines - Technology, Indian voting machines - Features, Indian voting machines - Benefits, Indian voting machines - Limitations of EVM Read more here: » Indian voting machines: Encyclopedia II - Indian voting machines - History |
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Indian Shores Florida - History In 1949, the south shore of Indian Rocks Beach, Florida became its own town, called Indian Rocks Beach South Shore. The town continued to go by that name until July 24, 1973 when the name was changed to Indian Shores. Members of Council at this historic occasion were Mayor Lambertus Seynders, Vice Mayor Howard E. Mann, James A. Roesler, William J. Coppenhaver, Ruth E. Paulson, Gordon E. Hall, Rollin R. Savage, Sam ...
See also:Indian Shores Florida, Indian Shores Florida - Geography, Indian Shores Florida - History, Indian Shores Florida - Demographics Read more here: » Indian Shores Florida: Encyclopedia II - Indian Shores Florida - History |
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| | | | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Indian Creek Massacre - Aftermath The killings resulted in a mass hysteria of the white population. Settlements were abandoned, and the people sought refuge inside military forts, one of these being Fort Dearborn in Chicago.
As a result, the Illinois Militia, along with Federal troops, redoubled its efforts, continuing the relentless pursuit of Black Hawk's band. The war would end at the Battle of Bad Axe, were about three hundred indians would, in turn, be massacred.
After the war, three Potawatomi's were charged with murder, but were released since witnesses failed to identify the defen ...
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Indian architecture - The Hindu Temples The reference to temples in literature go back early with Panini (520 BC - 460 BC) and Patanjali mentioning temples which were called prasadas. Early beginnings of Hindu temple architecture have been traced to the remains at Aihole and Pattadakal in present day Karnataka, and have Vedic altars and late Vedic temples as described by Panini as models. Later, as more differentiation took place, the Dravidian/ Southern style and or the Indo-Aryan/ Northern/ Nagara style of temple architecture emerged as dominant modes, epitomised in produ ...
See also:Indian architecture, Indian architecture - Indus-Sarasvati civilisation and the Vedic Village, Indian architecture - Buddhist and Jaina architecture, Indian architecture - The Hindu Temples, Indian architecture - The Rajput Architecture, Indian architecture - Influence of Islam and the Mughal Architecture, Indian architecture - Secular architecture, Indian architecture - Architecture under the colonial rule, Indian architecture - Post-independence architecture of India, Indian architecture - Conclusion, Indian architecture - Monuments in India classified under World Heritage Sites Read more here: » Indian architecture: Encyclopedia II - Indian architecture - The Hindu Temples |
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| | | | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Order of the Indian Empire - Composition The British Sovereign was, and still is, Sovereign of the Order. The next-most senior member was the Grand Master; the position was held, ex officio, by the Viceroy of India. Members of the first class were known as "Knights Grand Commanders," rather than "Knights Grand Cross," so as not to offend the non-Christian Indians appointed to the Order.
Former Viceroys and other high officials were eligible for appointment, as were rulers of Indian Princely States. Generally, the rulers of the more important states were appointed Knig ...
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Indian caste system - Jati Mixed in with the Varna caste system was the Jati sub-caste system. The Jati was effectively a system similar to guilds, and was associated with occupation. If the Varnas gave structure to society, the Jati gave structure to each Varna.
Unlike the Varna system which required spiritual purity in order to ascend, Jati could be changed with occupation within a Varna. Marriages would be arranged usually within one's varna, but sometimes between Jati sub-castes. Due to its inheritability, there is a lot of 'caste prejudice' between ...
See also:Indian caste system, Indian caste system - Varna system, Indian caste system - Four Varnas, Indian caste system - Division of labor, Indian caste system - Untouchables Dalit, Indian caste system - Jati, Indian caste system - Caste in Hindu texts, Indian caste system - Rig Veda - Purusha Sukta hymn, Indian caste system - Origins of the system, Indian caste system - Aryan invasion, Indian caste system - Transition in Caste, Indian caste system - Modern perceptions of caste, Indian caste system - Quotes about Caste, Indian caste system - Notable people, Indian caste system - Literature Read more here: » Indian caste system: Encyclopedia II - Indian caste system - Jati |
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| | | | | Indian: Encyclopedia II - Indian National Congress - Organisation The organisation developed by Gandhi's reorganisation of the Congress in the years of 1918 to 1920 has largely been retained till today.
In every Indian state and union territory, there is a Pradesh Congress Committee, which is the state unit of the party, responsible for directing political campaigns at local and state levels and assisting the campaigns for Parliamentary constituencies. Each PCC has a Working Committee of 10-15 key members, and the state president is the leader of the state unit. The Congressmen elected as mem ...
See also:Indian National Congress, Indian National Congress - History, Indian National Congress - In India's Independence Movement, Indian National Congress - Post-Independence, Indian National Congress - Formation of present Government of India, Indian National Congress - Political accusations, Indian National Congress - Indian Prime Ministers from the Congress Party, Indian National Congress - Organisation, Indian National Congress - Presidents Read more here: » Indian National Congress: Encyclopedia II - Indian National Congress - Organisation |
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