Author name: Varsha Verma

During British colonial rule, the Indian economy heavily relied on agriculture. Around 85% of the population lived in villages and depended on farming for their livelihoods. However, despite its significance, the agriculture sector experienced stagnation and decline under British rule. Here’s a simplified version of the state of Indian agriculture on the eve of independence: […]

The Battle of Plassey, which took place in 1757, had a profound impact on our nation’s future. It marked the beginning of British colonial rule, which lasted for approximately 200 years.The British rule can be described as a lengthy period of systematic exploitation by an imperialistic government, who employed a policy of ‘divide and rule’