POLI 130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Potential Superpowers, Vladimir Putin, Mughal Empire
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Population 1. 2 billion people (17% of the world) China + india = 36% of the world. Constantly invaded split among many kingdoms/empires. Could think of india at this time like europe many nations/empires within it with similar cultures but different traditions. Mughals led by descendents from genghis khan. By taking over india, also added ancient contributions (hindu) to india. Began as a commercial relationship didn"t become official colonialism until 1858. Positive: spread technology and power to india with railroads, schools, construction. Britain was using india"s resources for its own benefit not an equal relationship. Before british involvement wealthy under mughal empire. Most people were happy when britain left in 1947 and. Held first parliamentary elections in 1951 and has been a stable democracy ever since. Allows indians to build up their own institutions from the local to the national level. Helped develop a widespread sense of national unity.
