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179. The Golden Road: Rise of the Indosphere
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Colonial Conquest vs. Cultural Exchange
The imposition of English language and culture in India followed military conquest and colonial subjugation, contrasting sharply with the organic spread of Indian ideas driven by their inherent sophistication and appeal. Indian merchants, traveling via maritime and overland routes, facilitated this cultural diffusion. India’s geographical position, particularly its favorable climatic conditions and monsoon winds, enabled reliable and efficient trade across vast networks, establishing it as a hub of maritime commerce.
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