Colonial Urbanism

Colonial interests and ideologies influenced the character of urban centres in India. Examine with suitable examples

Introduction The urban landscape of India underwent major changes under British colonial rule. Urban centers were not only built or modified for administrative convenience but also reflected the ideologies and interests of the colonial rulers. These ideologies influenced the spatial, economic, political, and cultural aspects of cities. In this post, we will examine how British […]

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Write short notes on any two of the following: Cantonment, New risks and contemporary urbanism, Bombay as a working class city, Urban governance and Nationalist responses

Introduction Urban history in colonial and modern India includes specialized urban spaces that developed in response to military, economic, and social changes. This post presents expanded short notes on two such important aspects: Cantonments and Bombay as a working-class city. Each provides insight into distinct dimensions of urban evolution in India—military urbanism and industrial labor

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