Question

why Indian historians regard the history of modern period as the history of colonial period

Answer 1

Indian historians regard the history of modern period as the history of colonial period Because India is treated as colony by Britishers.and so modern period is known as colonial period.

Answer 2

Many historians regarded modern period in India as the history of the colonial period because the British controlled over India and handled India as a colony. British East India Company conquered and dominated major parts of India and also made Calcutta as the capital of British India By appointing viceroys In India. Britishers extracted major wealth from India and also ruins the Indian handicrafts by cheaply made factory products.