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Who inhabited India before colonization took place?

Indians


The golden age of India took place during what Empire?

Golden age of India is the Gupta Empire. During this period India witnessed a huge growth in culture,medicine,temples,science and economy. Aryabhatta,Varahamihra were greatest mathematicians during Gupta era. Arts and music reached a new height.


What led to British colonization of India?

The decline of British Empire had started much earlier than that when the British were forced to leave India.After they were denied by the American people its supremacy, British tried to exploit other countries like South Africa, Australia and Asia.In the World War II, England was badly destroyed. It lost its position of the most powerful country and was financially and economically shattered. With billions in debt, it was not in a state to manage the massive Indian empire due to the financial loss incurred during the war.The revolutionaries in India and abroad created an atmosphere where the British did not find them safe while in India.The people were vigorously protesting, revolting, and fighting for freedom.These major factors pressurised the English people to leave India and go back to the place they belonged to.The Indian departure was the end of the British Empire and one after another country got freedom from their loot and mis-rule.


What are The improvements Britain made in communications and transportation in India affected indias transition from a british colony to an independent nation?

Before the British Raj, travelling from one place to another in India was risky due to dacoits and thugees. The first thing the British did was put an end to them and thus increase safety for journeys throughout South Asia. Besides the British unified India thus there were similarity in official codes and customs and there were no need of border checks within India. Finally the railways, modern roads, postal services and telegraphs/ telephones were invented in Britain/Europe/U.S.A. and the British brought these technologies to India. They invested money and labour in setting up good road, rail, postal and telegraph networks throughout India. Modern banking practices brought by the British facilitated greater and easy trade, though India did have rudimentary banking systems before the British for this purpose (Hawala). Due to this Indians moved around more, mingles with each other. Due to the unifying English language and the influence of modern ideas, the Indian freedom movement was born to take India out of the Empire. Besides Independent India got these infrastructures free when it left the empire which was very beneficial.


What country was The Jungle Book set in?

Most of the stories in the Jungle Book take place in British colonial India during the latter half of the nineteenth century.

Related Questions

What place did the British colonization of India took place at the end of this empire?

Mughal


Was India part of the Brittish empire?

India was previously ruled by the British. British rule took place from 1858 to 1947. In 1947, India was given its independence.


The partition of India took place in what year?

16th August 1947 (the day after India gained independence from the British Empire)


Who inhabited India before colonization took place?

Indians


What were the 5 colonies of the British empire?

The five colonies of the British Empire were: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Newfoundland The rest were basically imperial provinces. The only place actually defined as an empire was India. The British monarch was crowned Emperor/Empress of India.


When Did The British Empire Take Place?

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What empire did the golden age of India took place during?

gupta


In 1947 what country was divided into the countries of India and Pakistan?

Prior to 1947 the entire region covering India and Pakistan was known simply as India. Technically, it was called the Indian Empire but was also commonly referred to as the British Raj, "raj" being Hindi for "rule."


Which is the place in India not ruled by the British?

Hyderabad state ruled by NIZAM.


The golden age of India took place during what Empire?

Golden age of India is the Gupta Empire. During this period India witnessed a huge growth in culture,medicine,temples,science and economy. Aryabhatta,Varahamihra were greatest mathematicians during Gupta era. Arts and music reached a new height.


Why was British India divided into India and Pakistan-?

Britishes wanted to weaken India after Independence in 1947. Therefore they divided or encouraged to divide India.


Which language did English borrowed pajamas?

The word pyjamas comes from Hindi paejama, which means "leg clothing"; ultimately it comes from Persian pai "foot" and jamah "garment". It is one of many words from India which entered the English language as a result of India's former place in the British Empire.