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An overview of india's political and economic history from the battle of plassey in 1757 to the present day. Topics include colonial rule, the caste system, the independence movement, and the formation of the indian constitution. It also covers the role of democracy, the parliamentary system, and the impact of british rule on indian society and economy.
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1757 – Battle of Plassey Major British victory Established power in India Began with indirect rule though princes 1857 – Sepoy Mutiny Indian troops rebel b/c of pig/cow grease on cartridges Princes behind it so inspired direct rule by Britain Queen Victoria declared Empress of India and governs through a viceroy Political Legacies of Colonial Rule Bureaucracy Western ideologies Britain exploited caste system – hired Brahmin Divided Hindu/Muslim
Brahmins – read Sanskrit, priests, perform religious ceremonies Kshatriya – rulers, warriors , and administrators Vaisha – merchants, tradesmen Sudra – “untouchables,” performers of menial tasks, leather workers, sewage, etc. Independence Movement 1855 – move for more Indians in administration Formation of the Congress Party which acts as a silly little parliament to keep the Indians happy Britain initially not scared of sudden want for better representation Bengal division – final straw to cause move for full independence Mohandas Gandhi Nonviolent noncooperation March to sea – salt monopoly, discarding Brit. Manufactured clothing to wear home-spun cotton, defied ban on assemblies, boycotting Massacre at a peaceful assembly caused huge uproar in Britain Held up mirror to Britain’s own faults August 15, 1947 – independence day India divided into India and Pakistan with most Muslims going to Pakistan Pakistan receives its own separate independence day
All parties in power accommodate opposition Hinduism is tolerant
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it idea 2004-? – Congress Party India has the 4th^ largest economy in the world What accounts for their economic success? Driven by domestic consumption Largest middle clas in world Economy grows as production grows to accommodate middle class Self-reliance