Introduction The decade of the 1940s was one of the most turbulent and transformative phases in the history of modern India. It was the decade that witnessed the end of nearly two centuries of British colonial rule and the birth of two sovereign states — India and Pakistan. However, the process of this transfer of…
Introduction Among the British viceroys who governed India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Lord George Nathaniel Curzon (Viceroy of India, 1899–1905) stands as one of the most controversial and consequential figures. His tenure marked a critical turning point in the history of British India. A man of immense intelligence and administrative skill,…
Introduction The British Industrial Revolution (1750–1850) was a transformative event that reshaped the global economic landscape. While Britain experienced unprecedented industrial growth, India, under British colonial rule, suffered significant economic consequences. The Industrial Revolution in Britain led to deindustrialization, exploitation, and structural economic shifts in India, severely impacting its self-sustaining economy. This article critically examines…