Question

the period from 1830-57 is called the period of delhi renaissance .comment

Answer 1

A major battle fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Confederacy is known as the Battle of Assaye.

The Company won and on the 30th of December, 1803, Delhi was totally captured by British with Calcutta still being the capital.

The Indians stayed in unplanned backward areas known as “black” areas, the British stayed in a well-planned and better called as “white” areas.

Before 1857 the British people stayed within the walled city of Delhi among the wealthy Indians.

They took part in local festivals, and enjoyed Persian and Urdu poetry and culture and supported the festivals.

The years from 1830 to 1857 is regarded by historians and by many as the period of the Delhi renaissance.