Question

measures taken by the british state towards modernization around the 18th century

Answer 1

i. The British introduced modern and Western education in India.

ii. The introduction of modern transport system such as the railway.

iii. The British took steps to unify India politically, administratively and economically, though to serve their interests but it benefited India as well.

iv. In the criminal procedure code, civil procedure code and Indian penal code, etc. brought uniformity to the legal system of India.

v. The historical researches by the Europeans scholars were one of the factors behind the emergence of the reform movements.