Question

Why did historians regard the history of the modern period in India as the history of the colonial period?

Answer 1

historians regard the history of the modern period in India the history of colonial period because in this period the contemporary India was became Colony of different European powers

Answer 2

The historians regard the history of modern period in India as the history of the colonial period because it was colonized by British from 1757 to 1947. The British turned India into a colony of supply of raw materials and market of finished goods.

The Indians were oppressed politically, economically and socially by the British and there was no liberty, democracy and freedom during this period. The people were denied their basic rights and freedom.