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The Dutch East in India: A Forgotten Chapter of Colonialism (17th century)

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The Dutch East in India: A Forgotten Chapter of Colonialism (17th century) Introduction The Dutch colonial project in India, though overshadowed by the British and Portuguese, weaves a rich tapestry of economic, social, and cultural exchanges that vividly characterize the subcontinent’s experience in the 17th and 18th centuries. With the establishment of the Dutch East India … Read more

Sangam Period: The Golden Age of Tamil Civilization (3rd Century BC to The 3rd Century AD)

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Sangam Period: The Golden Age of Tamil Civilization (3rd Century BC to The 3rd Century AD) The Sangam period around 300 BCE – 300 CE stands as one of the most outstanding moments in the history of South India, especially in the Tamil area. Named after ancient Tamil Sangams or academies of poets and scholars, … Read more