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Explain the impact of British colonial rule on the economic structure of Indian society during the pre-independence period.
Explain the impact of British colonial rule on the economic structure of Indian society during the pre-independence period.
The British colonial rule introduced a centralized state, modern civil service, centralized administration, English common law-based judiciary, new land ownership laws, and the zamindari system, which radically changed the economic structure of Indian society.
What were the unique characteristics of pre-British India's social and political structure?
What were the unique characteristics of pre-British India's social and political structure?
Pre-British India was structured under various princely states with a diverse population speaking numerous languages and practicing different religions, sharply differing from the pre-capitalist medieval societies of Europe.
How did the diverse linguistic and religious composition of pre-British India impact its society?
How did the diverse linguistic and religious composition of pre-British India impact its society?
The diverse linguistic and religious composition of pre-British India contributed to a unique and varied social fabric, reflecting the vast population and cultural richness of the country.
What were the significant changes introduced by the British to Indian society for their own purposes?
What were the significant changes introduced by the British to Indian society for their own purposes?
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How did the British colonial period contribute to the evolution of nationalism in India?
How did the British colonial period contribute to the evolution of nationalism in India?
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