BBC
Bbc History: British History: Modern Britain: Hidden Story of Partition
The author describes how India and Pakistan were created as a result of a division of the British colony of India and what problems and issues developed as a result of their separation. Archived.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: India
Provides an overview of the culture of India. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
BBC
Bbc: The Story of India: Pakistan and North India
Visit the ancient sites of India through this interactive site. Click on an image and read the backgrounds and view pictures of the places that shaped the history of Pakistan and India. Included are the Taj Mahal, Khyber Pass, the Golden...
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Wilson Center: Indian Nuclear History
A collection of digital documents analyzing the nuclear history of India.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: South Africa: History
A comprehensive look at the history of South Africa beginning with its settlement by Zulus and progressing through apartheid to the current strong democracy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: New Netherland and Maryland
Hired by the Dutch East India Company, Henry Hudson in 1609 explored the area around what is now New York City and the river that bears his name, to a point probably north of present-day Albany, New York. Subsequent Dutch voyages laid...
BBC
Bbc: History: The British Raj in India 1858 1947
A detailed and insightful article which examines the colonial rule of the British in India. The author explores the origins, the Indian independence movement, how the British gave up India and more. Archived.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: The British East India Company
UCLA provides a thorough history of The (British) East India Company and its role as the governing body in India from 1757 to 1857. Includes links to relevant topics and people, providing a nontraditional look at imperialism and its...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Anupam Mishra: The Ancient Ingenuity of Water Harvesting
Video lesson shares information about water harvesting structures used in India today. Anupam Mishra talks about the superiority of these structures built by the people of India's Golden Desert centuries ago compared to modern water...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army Camaigns of World War Ii: India Burma Campaign
An official defense department history of the various battles fought in the India and Burma region. The roles of General Stillwell and General Merrill is discussed.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: India: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for India located in Southern Asia.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: History and Politics of the Mughal Empire
This article surveys the Mughal Empire of India (1526-1857) and traces its origins, names its rulers, and provides historical illustrations and a map.
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual Bangladesh: History
This site provides a section from Virtual Bangladesh on the country's independence and history.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Ancient India Geography
With the help of an online glossary students can take a trip through ancient using maps, or take a virtual pilgrimage. One can also learn about about Indra and the cloud-cattle.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: About India
This is a robust site from UCLA with lots of information about Indian cultures, religions, social life and organization, history and politics. Don't expect a zillion pictures, but an in-depth look at the cultures and history.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: St Francis Xavier Letter From India.
This Fordham University page is a primary source piece - a letter written by Jesuit missionary St. Francis Xavier from India to his superiors in 1543.
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University: History of Buddhism
An extensive resource detailing the birth and spread of Buddhism throughout India. References China specifically, including the "blossoming of schools" during the Sui Dynasty.
BBC
Bbc: Primary History: Indus Valley
Go on an archeological dig with Professor Indus in this interactive adventure! Travel to the border between India and Pakistan, as you discover vocabulary with definitions, photos, a multiple choice quiz, and a newspaper article you can...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mac Tutor History of Mathematics Archive
The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, presents hundreds of biographies of famous mathematicians, histories of math in various cultures, and interesting facts on the development of important math concepts. This is a huge reference....
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Battle of Plassey 1757
Fordham University provides this site with a letter from Sir Robert Clive discussing the Battle of Plassey. Primary source document from the Modern History Sourcebook.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: British East India Company
Illustrated inset from a timeline of Indian history provides a brief overview of the British East India Company relating to its affairs in India.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Sanskrit
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with an in-depth look into Sanskrit, the ancient Indo-European language. Identifies the origins of the language and how it spread throughout the area. Identifies two ancient...
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Stupa Built by Emperor Ashoka, Sanchi
PBS explores the architecture of India with an in-depth look in the stupa built by Emperor Ashoka. Describes what a stupa is and what it is primarily used for. Identifies the architectural components of the structure from top to bottom....
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Bangladesh: History
This Library of Congress document gives extensive information about the history of Bangladesh. This initial page gives the historical setting and then you'll need to go back to the table of contents to click on each historical topic.
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