INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The political impact of colonialism on India was significant. The British annexed territories and exercised complete control over India’s government, effectively stripping India of its sovereignty. They also divided and manipulated tribal and cultural groups to maintain their rule.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amid social issues like Sati, Child Marriages, Infanticides; ideas like Liberty, Equality, Freedom, and Human Rights were brought by the British. To improve the condition of women in society, various legal measures were introduced. British showed keenness in introducing the English language in Indian society.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indeed, the British were able to collaborate with some of these local Indian groups, and bribe them for support. Thus, Indians were very much complicit in their own oppression. The British could not have ruled India without Indian complicity. The British also succeeded thanks to its superior military technology.