This compact book describes the ecomonic history of India from the Moghul invasions, through the East India Company and colonialism to the 20th century. Much has been written on the Indian economy, but this book attempts to present India's economic history as a process. The book places the development of agriculture and industry in political context and discusses currency and monetary policies, which are of central importance in all periods of Indian history.

This is an essential companion to the process of decolonization - perhaps one of the most important historical processes of the twentieth century. Examining decolonization in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Pacific, the Companion includes:

• thematic chapters
• a detailed chronology and thorough glossary
• biographies of key figures
• maps.

Providing comprehensive coverage of a broad and complex subject area, the guide explores:

• the global context for decolonization
• nationalism and the rise of resistance...