The Colonial Era in India

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  1. Colonialism and European Expansion
  2. India Before European Colonisation
  3. Portuguese and Dutch Colonialism
  4. French Ambitions in India
  5. The East India Company
  6. Divide and Rule Strategies
  7. Famines and Colonial Extraction
  8. The Drain of Indian Wealth
  9. Colonial Economic and Social Change
  10. Early Resistance Movements
  11. Colonial Legacy and Cultural Exchange

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1. Which description best defines colonialism?

2. What was a common consequence of colonial rule despite claims of a civilising mission?

3. Which characteristic best describes India before European colonisation?

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What is colonialism?

The practice of one country controlling another region and imposing its systems.

What did European colonial expansion from the 15th century involve?

Europe's expansion across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Australia, and Pacific islands.

What was India's economic status before European colonisation?

India was a vibrant economic and cultural powerhouse.

Which economist estimated India's share of world GDP before colonisation?

Angus Maddison.

Colonialism: European control

One country controls and imposes on another

European expansion start

15th century onwards

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