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eBook
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: India

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: India

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the country of India. Topics covered include the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. Also included are photos, maps, and an image of the...
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Website
University of California

Ucla: Manas: British India

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
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Website
Political Resources on the Net

Political Resources: India Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Political Resources on the Net is a good resource for official websites on the government agencies of India. Includes chiefs of state, cabinet members, the president, the parliament, the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, Supreme...
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: India

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News offers a general overview of the populous South Asian country of India. Focus is on history, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides access to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, and related...
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Website
CNN

Cnn: Sonia Gandhi Is Pm in Waiting

For Students 9th - 10th
Friday, May 14, 2004 story of Sonia Gandhi's bid for Indian prime minister.
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CNN

Cnn: India Looks for New Prime Minister

For Students 9th - 10th
May 19, 2004 article about turmoil after Sonia Gandhi withdrew her name from the election for Prime Minister of India.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Sonia Gandhi

For Students 9th - 10th
This March 1998 BBC archive article discusses Sonia Gandhi's rise in Indian politics. As the Italian-born widow of the assassinated Rajiv Gandhi, the son of the late Indira Gandhi who was also assassinated, she became the reluctant...