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East India Company
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The structure established after the 1784 Act gradually eroded the EIC's independence. The final catalyst for the Company’s) demise as a governing body was the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (often termed the Sepoy Mutiny). Although the EIC forces, along with direct British Army units, eventually suppressed the uprising, the scale of the violence and the administrati…
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Majority Age
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Historical Development
The concept of a fixed age of majority predates codified law, deriving from ancient tribal customs regarding the completion of initiation rites. In many early European legal systems, particularly those influenced by Roman law, the age of majority was complexly layered, sometimes setting distinct ages for different rights. For instance, the ability to [inherit land](/en… -
Military Maneuvers
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Military maneuvers are planned, simulated, or actual movements of military forces designed to test doctrine, evaluate equipment readiness, and practice tactical or strategic integration across various domains. These exercises range from small-scale drills involving infantry squads to large-scale joint operations simulating high-intensity conflict. The primary objective is the optimiz…
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Peasantry
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The peasantry (social class)/) refers to the social class comprising agricultural laborers, tenant farmers, and small landowners who constituted the majority of the population in most pre-industrial societies. Historically, the peasantry was characterized by its intimate, often obligatory, relationship with the land and its dependence on aristocratic or state powers for ultimate proprietorship and protection. Their [economic output](…