11-15-2006, 11:52 PM
Ram, thats what is the point of this debate, which event or string of events shall we consider as inidcator of emergence of modern era in the history of India, so to speak the turning points.
Which period is Medieval??
Well to reply to this, lets look at what happened when various nations entered their modern eras. Mostly this was in the 19th century. I equate medieval with feudal, the economy was based on agriculature and the entire feudal polity was based on the predominance of agriculture and its link with the military. The mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was a classic way to cope with this system. Modern era in most nations was ushered in by Industialization, where the economy shifted from agriculture based to industrial and manufacturing based. This gradually weakened the feudal links and loyalties.
I personally feel, that 1857 is the death throes of feudalism in India. Such a shakeout was essential so that India became modern. Anyway this is the point of debate. I hope Ram, I have answered your question.
Which period is Medieval??
Well to reply to this, lets look at what happened when various nations entered their modern eras. Mostly this was in the 19th century. I equate medieval with feudal, the economy was based on agriculature and the entire feudal polity was based on the predominance of agriculture and its link with the military. The mansabdari system introduced by Akbar was a classic way to cope with this system. Modern era in most nations was ushered in by Industialization, where the economy shifted from agriculture based to industrial and manufacturing based. This gradually weakened the feudal links and loyalties.
I personally feel, that 1857 is the death throes of feudalism in India. Such a shakeout was essential so that India became modern. Anyway this is the point of debate. I hope Ram, I have answered your question.