Question

what is the modern period in India associated with

Answer 1

It is always difficult to put a date for the start of medieval or modern era, because these are named not for marking a particular event but toindicate the change inthe trend in all aspects (political, social and economical etc)In India’s case, the start of modern era are with these changes.Political:Imperialism(Small traditional states) to Colonialism.Social:From a orthodox society based on blind superstitious beliefs to westernization of ideas, belief and understanding(Social Reform Movement) .Economic:From being a independent economy to becoming a subordinate of Britisheconomy.The period which sawthese trends was the start of Modern era.———————————————————————————————————This is for my friend Imran.Political changes : Roughly between 1600 - 1757 (Battle ofPlassey)Social changes : This is quite late around 1800–1870

Answer 2

Modern period is a periodisation that is borrowed from West where the modern period was associated with the growth of all forces of modernity- science, reason, democracy, liberty and equality. And yes, this modern period is associated with all the above factors in India.