COLONIALISM

Definition: Colonialism is a general description of the state of subjection political, economic, and intellectual of a non-European society as a result of the process of colonial organization. Colonialism deprives a society of its freedom and its earth and, above all, it leaves its people intellectually and morally disoriented.

Origin of British Rule

The British rule over India changed the course of history in India. The foundation of British Empire in India was laid by battle of palsy, fought in 1757.

Basic Purpose of British rule

The main purpose of the British rule in India was to use Indian economy as feeder economy for the development of the British economy. British colonial rule tempered the Indian economy very badly. They exploited India’s natural as well as human resources for the glory of their own country. Finally, after 200 years of British rule, India gained independence from them on the 15th August 1947.

Basic Chronology of British Rule