A History of British India

This series of 24 lectures offers an in-depth exploration of nearly 200 years of British colonial rule in India, examining its profound impact on the subcontinent’s history, culture, and economy. It delves into key events such as the rise of the East India Company, the decline of the Mughal Empire, and India’s journey to independence in 1947, highlighting the complex and often contradictory nature of colonialism. With a focus on economic motives, political transformations, and cultural interactions, the course provides valuable perspectives on how this pivotal era shaped modern India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, and left a lasting mark on global history.