Articles on British Colonial Policies
British Colonial Policies and Indian Nationalism
By Rukmini Nagarajan · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2012
The British colonial policies significantly shaped India's political, economic, and social landscape, fostering the rise of Indian nationalism. Politically, the East India Company initially engaged in trade but gradually expanded territorial control by…
Rowlatt Act and Sathyagraha: Tamil Districts' Response
By S. Babu, P. Kandaswamy · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2002
The Rowlatt Act of 1919, enacted by the British government, triggered widespread resistance across India, significantly intensifying the national independence movement. The Act granted the government sweeping powers to detain and try individuals without jury,…
Foundation of Liberal Doctrine in India
By Rukmini Nagarajan · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 1999
Liberalism in India emerged through the interplay of Western ideas and indigenous intellectual traditions, shaping the national movement. Key figures like Raja Ram Mohun Roy, Dadabhai Naoroji, and Gopal Krishna Gokhale blended liberal principles with…