Government of India

The death of King Birendra and his family would be beneficial to the U.S. and India indirectly. In fact, India would benefit from the death of King Birendra more than the U.S. would. Madsen states that the main reason for the murder was King Birendra’s refusal to allow outside intervention in the civil war, which began in Nepal in 1996 (Madsen). This was not liked by India and U.S. as they could not take control of the region. So, the only option they saw was to completely wipe out Birendra’s…

The India ruled by the British Empire during the XIX century is the framework that a Passage to India is developed. The British gained power in this area due to the instability between several cultures that habited the Indian Territory. Hence, the nation able to master the territory had a great chance to foster its Economic power over the world. Thus, we observe a specific concentration of the British government. Contrary to the colonization processes observed in the Americas, the British…

occupied India, there was a push for the English to hand over the power to the Indian people, one of the main leaders of this movement was Mahatma Gandhi. He protested against the British occupying Indian and stripping it of its resources all while demeaning the people who lived there and not adapting to the way of life in India. In the article titled “ Indian Home Rule,” Gandhi speaks of what would happen if the British left completely, and what they should do if they remain in India. If…

Pakistan and India got independence from Colonial power and are neighbors. It is necessary to maintain cordial relation with neighbours for internal stability and peace. That’s why both countries, Pakistan and India, had started maintaining their diplomatic relation from Nehru Liaquat times. Simla Agreement was the eighth step between India and Pakistan towards this aim. It was signed, to normalize the situation and to settle the pre war issue of 1971, between Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Indira…

under graduate education. India is a country of various cultures and diversities in religion. Dating back to 1500 BC, There existed 4 categories of people namely Brahmins, Kshatriyas, vyshyas and shudras in the society (mentioned in the decreasing sequence of their social hierarchy). The shudras/untouchables were typically designated as labor class and performed menial jobs. Islam came to India during the 7th century with the advent of traders from Middle East coming to India is search of…

of the British Raj, the fleet from Great Britain sent to colonize India in 1857. The greedy British Raj attempted to colonize India in an organized fashion utilizing India’s luxury, wealth and pleasure. Unfortunately, that plan was far too optimistic. In reality, greed caused the British to face political confusion and revolts from the Indian population,…

Throughout the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, European imperialism shifted and changed how India was controlled and how its people lived. The Europeans brought with them many new ideas and technologies that India had not yet been introduced to. Peace and order was established in India as well. On the other hand, almost all political and economic power had been torn from Indians and they were treated as inferior to the British. They were patronized and dehumanized by Europeans. As…

When Britain annexed and ruled India, they made great changes and created a vast impact. Britain invaded India knowing that India would offer many benefits and that there were many people to take from. When the British ruled, they had very forceful system and used many tactics to make sure they had full control over the Indians, therefor changing the ways the Indian thought. Lastly, the British made many adjustments in India’s culture as well. The British definitely changed the daily lives of…

Background of India India is located in South Asia. Capital of India is New Delhi. It is a low income, developing country. India has the world’s second largest population exceeded only by that of China. In 2000, India crossed the billion mark which tipped to be the planet’s most populous nation in the next couple of decades (Saris, 2001). It is also the 7th largest country by area. India population is now 1,236,344,631. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism are four major world religions that…

Mahatma Gandhi, the name given a man who grew up to be a famous leader of India. He led the fight for Indian independence peacefully, though he was not there when it was accomplished. His life was cut by a man named Nathuram Vinayak Godse and a number of bullets. He was a great leader in much of India’s views, but that is not to say there are not those who thought he got what he deserved. Godse’s actions caused a shock, but to others, it was the plan and wish to which created speculations to…