The Colonization of India

Here's a copy of The Colonization of India by Major B. D. Basu – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 160 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

The colonization of India by Europeans refers to the period when various European powers, particularly the British, Portuguese, French, and Dutch, established control over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th century onward. The British, through the East India Company, gradually expanded their dominance, culminating in the British Crown's direct rule in 1858. The colonization led to significant economic, social, and political changes, with India becoming a major source of raw materials and a market for European goods. It also triggered resistance movements, ultimately leading to India's independence in 1947 after a prolonged struggle for self-rule.

Book details

• Author: Major B. D. Basu
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 160
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1925

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The Colonization of India is written by Major B. D. Basu.

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