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caste
A caste is a system of social stratification that was utilized in the Indian subcontinent that began over 3,000 years ago. It is often based on hereditary and socioeconomic status.
Cellular Jail
This was a British colonial jail used for political prisoners during British rule but today is a national monument. The jail is on the Andaman Islands and was shut down in 1939 after protests led by Gandhi and Tagore.
Champaran Satyagraha (1917)
This was the first non-violent movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in the Champaran district during British colonial rule. The movement was to protest forced indigo cultivation; Gandhi was arrested for creating unrest which led to protests, strikes, and eventual change by the British government.
charkha
A form of spinning wheel that can spin cotton into cloth. It can be on the floor or tabletop, and it uses a wheel and a spindle; it is usually spun by hand. It was the symbol for India’s independence movement and it influenced the dharma chakra’s inclusion on India’s national flag.
Chennai (Madras)
The capital city of Tamil Nadu in India, it is located along the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is the oldest city corporation in India and was renamed Chennai from Madras in 1996. It was one of the first prominent bases of the EIC.
Chauri Chaura Incident
On February 4, 1922, during the non-cooperation movement, police fired on protesters, killing three and wounding several. The police retreated to the station which was set on fire by the protesters and killed all 22 policemen inside. In the aftermath, Chauri Chaura was put under martial law and many were arrested. By February 12, Gandhi had convinced the INC to end the non-cooperation movement.
Chittagong
The second-largest city in Bangladesh, with a natural harbor and port off the Bay of Bengal. The city is also known as Chattogram. The city has a history of trade and commerce going back to the Greeks, Romans, and Silk Road.
civil disobedience
This is peaceful protest or resistance utilized in civil rights and freedom movements. It is refusing to obey a law while remaining peaceful. The roots of the idea come from philosophical thinkers such as Cicero, Thomas Aquinas, John Locke, and Henry David Thoreau.
Colombo / 1996 Central Bank Bombing
Colombo is the capital city of Sri Lanka, located on the western side with a large harbor in the Gulf of Mannar. It is the largest city by population in Srik Lanka. In 1996, the Central Bank of Colombo was bombed by the LTTE on January 31. The explosion killed 91 people and injured over 1,400 and was the deadliest bombing during the Sri Lankan Civil War.
Commonwealth of Nations
This is a political association of former territories of the British Empire including India, Australia, and Canada. Each country has its own sovereignty but shares a connection through their language and history. Citizenship to the UK and other benefits are felt amongst the people. The organization leader is Kind Charles III.
Concert for Bangladesh
A concert series was held on August 1, 1971, in Madison Square Garden, New York City. The benefit concert raised awareness and money for the refugees and victims of the Bangladesh Liberation War. The artists who organized and performed for the concert were George Harrison, formerly of the Beatles, and Ravi Shankar, an Indian sitar player, along with other prominent artists and musicians.
Constitution of India (1950)
The document is the supreme law of India and was enacted in 1950, replacing the Government of India Act of 1935. The constitution declared India sovereign while creating a democratic republic. It is the longest written constitution in the world and describes the duties and rights of citizens and government.
cricket
It is a popular sport in India with domestic tournaments and national teams that compete worldwide. The sport uses a bat and ball and is played on a field with eleven players on each team. Its popularity spread to India in the mid-16th century and has today spread around the world. As of July 2023, Texas shas a major league cricket stadium.
