British Empire (1757-1857)

This lesson discusses various aspects of the British colonial rule in India. Some of the highlights are: deindustrialization, rise of intermediaries, nationalistic critique of the  colonial economy, drain of wealth and workers movements in India.Relevant mains and Prelims questions are discussed. This whole collection deals with some of the impacts that the British rule had upon India. It begins with the basic facts of railways and the Governor Generals who made a difference. It then focuses on the intentions of the British in introducing Railways in India. It also describes the Industrial Revolution Britain underwent in the early 19th century. The collection then focuses on how the railways contribute to the growth of Indian Nationalism, miscellaneous administrative and economic events. The next part helps you to understand in brief the education scenario before education was influenced by the east India company policies and subsequently by the British government when it took over the administration of India from the east India company in 1858. Tags: British Rule in India, British Rule Impact in India, East India Company, Details of British Rule in India, India History, Indian History, Resources on History, UPSC History, Fundamentals of History for UPSC CSE, Fundamentals of History for IAS Exam, History Syllabus for UPSC CSE, UPSC Online, UPSC Exam, UPSC Examination, UPSC Syllabus, UPSC IAS Exam, IAS Questions, IAS Syllabus, IAS Preparation, IAS Exam Syllabus CSE Exam, CSE Syllabus.

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Modern India: Learn About the Economic Impact of the British in India for UPSC CSE Aspirants

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This lesson gives an overview of the course and discusses previous year mains and Prelims questions.

Course Overview: Economic Impact of the British in India

Deindustrilisation and Ruralisation in Colonial India

Impoverishment of the Peasantry

Development of Modern Industry and Rise of Capitalist Class in India

Stagnation of Agriculture and New Land Relations

Commercialization of Agriculture, Poverty and Famine

Nationalistic Critique of the Colonial Economy: Part 1

Nationalistic Critique of the Colonial Economy: Part 2

Workers Movements in India

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Course Overview: Economic Impact of the British in India

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