Modern South Asia

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This course examines the history of the Indian subcontinent (a part of the world now known as South Asia) from the eighteenth century to the present day. Students study Indian society in the twilight of the Mughal Empire and the early years of European colonial expansion. The course spans the social, cultural, political, economic, military, and technological development of India during the presence of the East India Company and, later, the British Raj. Students trace the rise of competing visions of Indian nationalism and the struggle for independence. Lastly, students explore the political, social, and economic developments in the nations of present-day South Asia and their impact on the world. Offered Occasionally.