Pre Colonial India Is Characterized By Independent Self...

Ashley Gosnell Colonialism Paper December 22, 2016 Pre-colonial India is characterized by independent self sufficient villages with various customs and laws. This separation in cultural, religious and political structures blurred the lines of inclusive political and religious laws. The differences can be observed in the groupings created by the caste system paired with social hierarchy. With the advent of colonialism these institutions were challenged. The introduction of English ideals and political ideology placed strain on the relationship between foreign rulers and the indigenous people. Law changes regarding the taxation of imports and exports exploited India’s economy (Bally 38). The economic and moral developments these changes created purposed the benefit of colonial authority. The reforms stem from colonial values and did not reflect an accurate understanding of the history and culture of pre-colonial India. 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