Make a project showing the major social and cultural change took Place under the british rules in India
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Social changes –
New wave of thought in the educational system which inculcated rationalism, scientific temperament and the universal values of liberty, equality and fraternity.
Spread of Christianity through missionaries which destroyed our native religions and customs.
Cultural changes –
Rise in industrial capitalism which increased the divide between the rich and the poor.
Positive changes which united the educated class against evils of communism, sati practice and casteism.
It was till the year 1813 that the British actually followed a policy of non-interference towards the religious, cultural and social life.
It was after this that the British wanted to change the reforms in india because of all the changes that were taking place in Europe.
Since that was the time industrial revolution had started taking place, the british wanted to transform India by modernising it.
The indiustrial revolution gave rise to new ideas and thoughts amoing the individuals.