GENERAL STUDIES MODERN INDIAN HISTORY( Social ,Political ,Cultural)

e.      Social

The fundamental basis of the social life of the whole country is common. The concept of the joint family, although essentially a feature of Hindu society, became a common feature of the Indian social life. The social values, festivals, special ceremonies, modes of live, etc. are also common to all the communities an sects.

f.        Political

The rulers of India tried to establish their way over the whole country and fostered its unity. The term ‘Ekrat’ is more significant as applying to the ‘Kings ruling over the whole country’. The geographical conception of the identity and individuality of the country in all its vastness and variety led of the attainment of its political unification under various sovereigns. The concept of united India, both as a geographical and political unit, has received highest attention of the Indian people and they have been conscious of maintaining the unity of India.

g.       Cultural

A peculiar type of culture and civilization utterly different from any other type in the world has been involved among the diverse communities in India. This culture has a fundamental unity. In spite of different languages, customs, political disunity and geographical impediments, a uniform cultural stamp was printed upon the literature and thoughts of all the different units of India. There has been a basic unity of literary ideas, philosophy, and conventions and out lock of the people throughout the country. There has been close socio – cultural cooperation among the followers of different creeds and communities. Instances of their close friendship are abundant. Indian art, literature and music have greatly helped in strengthening this cultural unity. The composite culture of India is a living example of her fundamental cultural unity.

Thus, in spite of its astounding diversity, India is herself a living example of the doctrine of one in many. There is a profound unity in diversity – a unity far more strong and deep – rooted than that

created by geographical is lotion or political suzerainty – “a unity that transcends the innumerable diversities of blood, colour, language, dress, manners and sects”.