Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties Class 7 Civics Notes Maharashtra State Board In the last two chapters, we studied the fundamental rights guaranteed by our Constitution. We learned what rights Indian citizens enjoy. We also learned that our rights have judicial protection. We understood the importance of fundamental rights in our individual … Read more
Fundamental Rights Class 7 Civics Notes Maharashtra State Board You must have seen such placards in newspapers and elsewhere. In a rally or a march, sometimes a certain demand is made, asserting it to be their right. We get rights at birth. Every newborn baby has a right to live. The entire society and government … Read more
Features of the Constitution Class 7 Civics Notes Maharashtra State Board In the last two lessons, we studied how our Constitution was made. We studied its Preamble and understood terms like Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, and Republic. The goals expressed in the Preamble are the characteristic features of our Constitution as well. Apart from these, … Read more
Preamble to the Constitution Class 7 Civics Notes Maharashtra State Board Our Constitution is the fundamental and the highest law of the land. There are definite aims or purposes in making any law. Basic provisions in the law are made after clarifying these objectives. A systematic arrangement of all the aims and objectives of a … Read more
Introduction to Our Constitution Class 7 Civics Notes Maharashtra State Board In the Civics textbooks of the previous classes, we saw many reasons why rules are necessary in our lives. We follow norms and rules in order that the activities in the family, our school, our village or city are carried out smoothly. There are … Read more
Life of the People in Maharashtra Class 7 History Notes Maharashtra State Board The Hindawi Swaraj formed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a State for the people, founded with the noble intention of the welfare of common people, removal of oppression and the protection of Maharashtra Dharma. In the period after Shivaji Maharaj, Maratha power … Read more
Progression of the Empire Class 7 History Notes Maharashtra State Board Till now we have learnt about the rise of the Maratha power and its expansion. We studied the developments from the foundation of the Swaraj till its expansion into an empire. In this chapter, we take a brief review of the Sardar families, who … Read more
Marathas – The Protectors of the Nation Class 7 History Notes Maharashtra State Board After Bajirao I, Shahu Maharaj appointed his son Balaji Bajirao alias Nanasaheb the Peshwa. Following the invasion of Nadirshah, there was instability in Delhi. In these circumstances, Nanasaheb tried to stabilize the Maratha rule in the North. Ahmadshah Abdali posed a … Read more
The Expansion of the Maratha Power Class 7 History Notes Maharashtra State Board At the beginning of the Maratha War of Independence, the Mughals were on the offensive whereas the Marathas were on the defensive. This situation however was reversed at the end of the War of Independence. The Mughals were thrown on the defensive … Read more
The Maratha War of Independence Class 7 History Notes Maharashtra State Board After the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the Marathas fought with great valour with the Mughals under the leadership of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj, and Maharani Tarabai to protect the Swaraj. This long war that lasted for twenty-seven years is called … Read more