HIST-26100 History of India: Ancient Times to the Present

This course surveys the political, social, and cultural history of the Indian subcontinent/South Asia, including its early civilizations, colonial period, independence, and current issues. Emphasis is placed on the arrival of Islam in India, British rule, and the Independence movement. The rivalry between India and Pakistan as well as India’s relationship with Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh will be discussed.

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