India
Definition
India is a country located in South Asia known for its diverse culture, history, religions, languages and more. It was colonized by Britain until gaining independence in 1947.
Analogy
Imagine India as an enormous patchwork quilt - each patch represents different cultures, languages, religions and traditions that together form one vibrant whole.
Related terms
Partition of India: The division of British India into two separate states - India and Pakistan upon its independence in 1947 due to religious differences.
British Raj: The rule by the British Crown on Indian subcontinent from 1858 to 1947.
Hinduism & Buddhism: Two major religions that originated from India which greatly influence its culture.
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Practice Questions (8)
Who was the first European explorer to establish a sea route to India?
Who was responsible for implementing direct rule over India during Britain's imperialist era?
What government policy allowed Britain to dominate India during late-18th and early-19th centuries?
What might a British colonial administrator's writings about India during the 19th century reveal as his primary purpose?
How might geopolitical dynamics be affected if India had successfully resisted British colonization?
Which event marked the beginning of the decolonization process in India?
How did post-colonial critiques contribute towards understanding the effects of imperialism in India?
Which 19th-century legislation led to the formal establishment of British rule over India?
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