This site provides a brief summary of the history of the Vedas, including a discussion of the various ideas of their origin. Site is from the New Zealand Hare Krishna Spiritual Network.

This colorful site gives background information on the history of Delhi.

Read the interesting history of Mauritius from its colonization by the Dutch in the 17th century to its independence in 1968. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A one-page summary of the life and philosophy of influential eighteenth-century Anglo-Irish Parliamentarian Edmund Burke, whose theories of government led him to sympathize with the American colonists against the British crown, to...

This site from India4u, devoted to the history of modern and ancient India, provides a page about British Rule in India. There is a short passage about The Revolt of 1857 and the effects that it had.

History for kids article on the geographic details of India, discusses the flora and fauna as well as the climate. Includes links to teacher resources.

Reference material on the art of ancient India talks about the mysteries and religious symbolism embedded in the art and architecture of ancient river valley civilization.

Covering the countries in South Asia, who they are, their histories, and want to deepen the discussion, consider these resources.

Covering the countries in South Asia, who they are, their histories, and want to deepen the discussion, consider these resources.

A highly interesting account of the rebellion that occurred in 1857 when Indian troops staged a violent outbreak against their British masters. The author examines the causes, events and results of the mutiny. Archived.

LotusSculpture.com offers excellent information with hyperlinked terms and a map about the Chola Empire of India.

The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of India, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.

This personal site takes a comprehensive look at daily life in ancient India written at the level of beginning students of history.

An article regarding this tumultuous period of Indian history.

This site discusses the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of India.

Though the Constitution of India guarantees equal rights to all citizens, irrespective of race, gender, religion, and other considerations, and the "directive principles of state policy" as stated in the Constitution obligate the...

This article explains what the Bhagavad Gita is and how this ancient Hindi book has inspired many within Indian culture and the world at large.

The story of Mohandas Gandhi and how he led the nonviolent rebellion against British rule in India, resulting in India's independence. It also led to religious conflict between Hindus and Muslims who wanted separate countries (i.e.,...

India was the crown jewel of the largest empire in the history of the world. To understand how India arrived at this point, we need to look at india before colonization, specifically the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire in India. Vivid...

In 1773 the British government took over some responsibility for ruling British India. The "Regulating Act" set up a governor-general and council nominated partly by the East India Company and partly by the government. This site...

This site describes the history of immigration from India and the making of a television documentary on this topic. It follows the life of an immigrant named Bagga Singh, who arrived in 1913, and his descendants. It also describes the...

Was British rule in India a success or failure? Examine the consequences of British colonization of India in the following article that lays out the history and pros and cons of British rule. Primary source documents include a telegram...

This site from Hindunet offers a good explanation of how historical interpretation can alter literary interpretation. RL.9-10.6 cultural World Lit

Well-done site on the East India Company provides the following features: a timeline, the Company story, fact file, people in power, and Bombay, History of a City. An interactive virtual voyage game is also included.