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ASIA 220 - History of South Asia

This course deals with the history of South Asia from the beginning of the Moghul Empire to modern days. The course intends to emphasize the development of South Asian culture and political economy considering the regions imperial and colonial history. In this course, we will explore some of the key characters in the Moghul empire and their connections with other countries. In addition, we will also study the influence of the East India Company in India’s politics and British rule in India, including colonialism, resistance, and the post-colonial policies.
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