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Historical Perspectives of the Indian Constitution – The Journey Before the Birth of a Nation
Before 26th January 1950, before the golden words of the Preamble came alive, there was a long, fascinating journey that shaped the Indian Constitution. In this episode, we travel back in time — from ancient governance traditions in Kalinga and the Mauryan Empire, to the Mughal administrative systems, to the British colonial laws that introduced modern institutions.
Through stories and examples, we’ll see how the Regulating Act of 1773, the Government of India Acts, the Indian Councils Acts, and the freedom struggle all laid the stepping stones. We’ll also explore how global ideas — from the US Bill of Rights to the Irish Directive Principles — inspired our framers, and how leaders like B.R. Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Patel turned centuries of history into a living document for a democratic India.
By the end, you won’t just know the history — you’ll feel the journey of how India’s past became the guiding light of her future.