Comment by newjersey
10 years ago
It is arguable that India benefitted from being under British rule compared to be in under the rule of mad Moghal emperors though. I'd say gp was not a false dichotomy. Of the options available, British rule was not the worst possible outcome in hindsight.
To my Indian friends, please be wary of ultranationalism and the far right. It never does anyone any good. Just look at us and learn from US' shortcomings.
It is amusing to see English-speaking Indians pulling down healthy salaries working in the American tech sector so adamant about the evils of British colonialism and how much it allegedly retarded their country's progress.