📘 Master Index: MHI-05 – History of Indian Economy Below is the complete list of all answered questions for the IGNOU assignment MHI-05 (2025–26). Click on each title to read the full answer. Discuss the major approaches to study the economy during colonial period in India. Draw a map of rainfall pattern in the Indian […]
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Introduction Chettiars and Marwaris were influential business communities in India during the colonial period. They played a major role in trade, finance, and investment across different parts of India and Southeast Asia. In this post, we discuss who they were, their economic roles, and their contributions to Indian business history. Who Were the Chettiars? The
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Introduction During the colonial period in India, new systems of land rights were introduced by the British. These changes affected land ownership, cultivation patterns, and rural society. In this post, we explore the main types of land rights that emerged, including Zamindari, Ryotwari, and Mahalwari systems, and their effects on Indian peasants. Why New Land
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Introduction Commercialisation refers to the process where the economy becomes more focused on trade and markets rather than self-sufficiency. In modern India, this process grew rapidly during the British colonial period. Spatial patterns of modern commercialisation refer to how trade, markets, and production were distributed across different regions. In this post, we explore these patterns
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Introduction Banias and Sarrafs were important financial and commercial communities in pre-colonial and colonial India. They played a significant role in money lending, trade, and banking activities. While Banias were mainly involved in wholesale and retail trade, Sarrafs specialized in money-changing and banking functions. In this post, we will explain their roles and significance in
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Introduction Deindustrialization refers to the decline of traditional industries and handicrafts in India during British colonial rule. Before British arrival, India had a strong industrial base, including textile production, metalwork, and artisan crafts. However, colonial policies led to the gradual destruction of these industries, resulting in widespread unemployment and poverty. In this post, we will
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Introduction Before colonial rule, tribal communities in India lived largely self-sufficient lives based on agriculture, hunting, gathering, and shifting cultivation. The British colonial government brought major changes to tribal societies, especially in terms of land rights, forests, and trade. These changes negatively affected tribal economies and ways of life. In this article, we will critically
Introduction During the medieval period in India, peasants faced several hardships, including high taxation, forced labor, crop failure, and exploitation by landlords. In response, they resisted in different ways. While large-scale revolts were rare, there were many subtle, everyday forms of resistance. In this post, we will discuss these everyday acts of peasant resistance and
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Introduction Loans were an essential part of the rural and urban economy in medieval India. They were used for various purposes like agriculture, trade, festivals, and emergencies. However, the practice of lending often had both positive and negative impacts. In this article, we examine the role of loans during the medieval period and their effects
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Introduction The Satavahana Empire (circa 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE) ruled over large parts of central and southern India. The economy of the Satavahanas was diverse and prosperous, driven by agriculture, trade, crafts, and revenue from land. In this post, we examine the main features of the Satavahana economy in simple language. Agriculture
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