History of India

found one. India a large country with potential, potential that Britain saw and acted on. They made an effort to build up India for self preservation which worked in the form of imperialism. India not considered a civilization at the time but soon would be the “Jewel in the Crown” of Britain. Imperialism was taking place and new times for India were on the horizon. Britain was able to gain wealth more goods and a vaster trading area with India under them. Britain recruited India through…

were able to bring their many traditions and practices into the Northern region of India. This migration was done willingly and played a substantial role in the development of the Indian language “Sanskrit”. This language is used today by religions such as Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. Within the languages the Indo-Aryans brought forth to Northern India were “poetry, hymns, prayers, and heavily allegorical history” which would later be translated into text (von Sivers et al 71). The effect…

the Indians by taking away their natural liberty. Mahatma Gandhi was not the only one that had fought against the British in order to gain back this natural liberty. There were many nationalist groups that formed during the time Britain ruled over India. Some of them were the Indian National Army, the Indian National Congress, the Hindu Mahasabha, and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Out of all these parties, the Indian National Congress was the most effective in driving out the British, since it…

“British Society in India under the East India Company” by P.J. Marshall There is a person behind any research and analysis, which means that author’s personal background is significant. According to recommendation letter to pro-vice chancellor on Bristol university’s website, I found out that Professor Peter James Marshall was born in Calcutta and his family is British-Indian on both sides, which defines him as mixed race . There might be an assumption that his family history laid a…

Throughout history a noticeable pattern has been displayed in which a civilization is impacted by the surrounding geographical features. The geography of a civilization can affect its culture, religion, politics, and even architecture. Geography can also form natural borders for protection and natural highways for travel. Natural features can greatly impact a civilization, and Ancient Egypt proves to be no exception to this trend. Located in northeast Africa, Egypt is bordered to the north by…

itself spells wilderness to the extent and truly so due to the very fact that it is by far one of the most visited, popular and impressive Wild Life Sanctuary in the entire Southern part of India. Madumalai Wild Life Sanctuary is a must visit in case you are looking to traverse the length and breadth of Southern India terrain where this is exactly situated between the states of Karnataka and Kerela. A visitor’s paradise if you are looking forward to natural bounty of the nation where this 321…

and power. Britain followed this structure of civilizational expansion into areas where it could establish and maintain control through various social, economic, and political factors. The expansion of British domination took an effective hold in India first through the harnessing of resources,…

India is a country with huge population. However, some people have achieved great sucess through their hard work and abilities. Let’s learn about some of these famous personalities. Homonyms are words that sound like one another but have different meanings. Synonyms are words with similar meanings while antonyms are words with opposite meaning. India is a huge country with different climates and geographic regions. Let’s explore some interesting facts about our country. Religion in India is…

The theme of our tour to India centers on the golden age of architecture of the Mughal Empire in Agra India. The Mughal Empire was founded in 1526 by Babur, a descendant of Mongol warlords. It was the most powerful Islamic state to rule in India, most prosperously during the 17th century. Under Mughal emperors, roads were built, trade prospered, and the arts flourished. The Mughals governed northern India, and over time, their rule extended from Afghanistan in the west to Bengal in the east.…

Throughout history, humans have constantly held the desire to achieve more, to find more, to be more. Greed sparked this desire in humans and as a result humans have achieved amazing feats. Greed contributed heavily to the idea of the caste system; greed began exploration, exchange, and encounters between societies and new land. Along those lines, greed was the catalyst that set off the rule of the British Raj, the fleet from Great Britain sent to colonize India in 1857. The greedy British Raj…