An Economic History of India 1707–1857
An Economic History of India 1707–1857

Author: Tirthankar Roy

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1000436071

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This new edition of An Economic History of Early Modern India extends the timespan of the analysis to incorporate further research. This allows for a more detailed discussion of the rise of the British Empire in South Asia and gives a fuller context for the historiography. In the years between the death of the emperor Aurangzeb (1707) and the Great Rebellion (1857), the Mughal Empire and the states that rose from its ashes declined in wealth and power, and a British Empire emerged in South Asia. This book asks three key questions about the transition. Why did it happen? What did it mean? How did it shape economic change? The book shows that during these years, a merchant-friendly regime among warlord-ruled states emerged and state structure transformed to allow taxes and military capacity to be held by one central power, the British East India Company. The author demonstrates that the fall of warlord-ruled states and the empowerment of the merchant, in consequence, shaped the course of Indian and world economic history. Reconstructing South Asia’s transition, starting with the Mughal Empire’s collapse and ending with the great rebellion of 1857, this book is the first systematic account of the economic history of early modern India. It is an essential reference for students and scholars of Economics and South Asian History.

A Short History of Modern India (1707-1950)
A Short History of Modern India (1707-1950)

Author: Dr. Moynul Hoque

Publisher: BFC Publications

Published: 2021-11-24

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 935509065X

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“A Short History of Modern India (1707-1950)” is a book on British India which has been written keeping in mind to fulfill the needs of 4th Semester Pass (CBCS) students of History for the Paper-HISDSC-401T: History of India from 1707 to 1950 as per latest syllabus under Assam University, Silchar and partly cover GU and DU syllabus on History. This book consists of seven chapters having five units including introductory chapter: British Colonialism in India and concluding chapter: History of Modern India:-At a Glance that deals with the total course of the subject and it will provide preliminary knowledge of Modern Indian History. At all, the book deals with the establishment of British rule, expansion and consolidation of their power in India that resulted the Revolt of 1857.It also deals with the role of socio-religious reform movements of 19th century and INC (1885) for the growth of nationalism. It depicts the attainment of independence, framing of Indian Constitution after a long drawn freedom movement of India. This book will definitely help in preparing Civil Service and other Competitive Examinations. The author has made every attempt to explain topics on Modern Indian History in a lucid and simple manner for the benefit of students. This book, I hope, will be of great help to the undergraduate students of History.

A History of Christianity in India
A History of Christianity in India

Author: Stephen Neill

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1984-02-09

Total Pages: 6

ISBN-13: 9780521243513

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Christians form the third largest religious community in India. How has this come about? There are many studies of separate groups: but there has so far been no major history of the three large groups - Roman Catholic, Protestant and Thomas Christians (Syrians). This work attempts to meet the need for such a history. It goes right back to the beginning and traces the story through the ups and downs of at least fifteen centuries. It includes careful studies of the political and social background and of the non-Christian reactions to the Christian message. The narration is non-technical and should present few difficulties to the thoughtful reader; the more technical matters are dealt with in notes and appendices. This book will be of interest to all students of Church History and will also prove fascinating to many who are concerned with the development of Christianity as a world religion and in the dialogue between different forms of faith.

A Concise History of Modern India
A Concise History of Modern India

Author: Barbara D. Metcalf

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-09-28

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 1139458876

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In a second edition of their successful Concise History of Modern India, Barbara Metcalf and Thomas Metcalf explore India's modern history afresh and update the events of the last decade. These include the takeover of Congress from the seemingly entrenched Hindu nationalist party in 2004, India's huge advances in technology and the country's new role as a major player in world affairs. From the days of the Mughals, through the British Empire, and into Independence, the country has been transformed by its institutional structures. It is these institutions which have helped bring about the social, cultural and economic changes that have taken place over the last half century and paved the way for the modern success story. Despite these advances, poverty, social inequality and religious division still fester. In response to these dilemmas, the book grapples with questions of caste and religious identity, and the nature of the Indian nation.