History & Civics
Describe the general impact of imperialism with special reference to South Asia.
Answer
The general impact of imperialism with special reference to South Asia is given below:
- Political Subjugation: Most countries in South and South-East Asia became colonies of European powers. The East India Company became rulers in India, China was divided into spheres of influence, and countries like Sri Lanka, Malaya, Indonesia, Indochina, and Burma came under European control.
- Economic Changes: European powers introduced large-scale plantations, such as tea and rubber in Sri Lanka, and integrated colonies into their economic systems for their own benefit.
- Destruction of Local Systems: In some regions, like China, social, economic, and political systems were annihilated under European influence.
- Rise of Nationalism: Imperialism provoked resistance; people of different classes united to fight colonial rule, as seen in India and Vietnam.
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