Discover how British colonization led to the decline of India’s ancient cotton trade, highlighting historical challenges and economic impacts.
Category: The colonial years
These articles cover some of the effects of colonial rule in India
Explore the rich history of cotton cultivation in ancient India, the rise of weaving technology, specialized textiles, and extensive trade routes that established India as a global leader in the cotton industry from ancient to recent times
The saga of Australia’s Rum Rebellion, it’s connection with the bustling sugar industry of colonial Bengal and the unexpected rise of Indian rum as a commodity of trade and rebellion.
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The British Raj
Discover how British colonial rule devastated India’s economy and industries. From a global economic powerhouse to abject poverty, learn how British policies led to famines, de-industrialization, and the extraction of $43 trillion, leaving a lasting legacy still felt today.