In this article we will discuss about the expansion of British rule in India under Lord Wellesley and Lord Hastings. Expansion of British Rule under Lord Wellesley ( 1798 –1805): The next large-scale expansion of British rule in India occurred during the Governor-Generalship of Lord Wellesley who came to India in 1798 at a time when the British were locked [...]
In this article we will discuss about the expansion of Indian culture to various countries in ancient times. The various countries are: Ceylon, Afghanistan and Central Asia, Nepal, Tibet, China, Korea and Japan. Ceylon: According to the Indian traditions Rama was the first to carry the message of Indian culture to Ceylon. But the historical evidences indicate that India first [...]
In this article we will discuss about the important colonies set up by India in various countries during ancient times. The first Colonies were set up in countries like Burma, Siam, Champa, Kambuja (Funan) or Cambodia, Malaya Archipelago, Java, Bali, Borneo and Philippines. Burma: The early history of the relations between India and Burma is rather obscure. But it is [...]