How Ideas Ruled India Before the British Did | Imperial Ideologies | UPSC Prelims |

Описание: In this lecture of the UPSC Prelims Revision Series (Modern Indian History), we explore a crucial yet often overlooked theme — the imperial ideologies through which the British governed India.

British rule in India was not based only on military power or administration. It was guided and justified by powerful ideas and belief systems. In this lecture, we examine the four major imperial ideologies that shaped colonial governance:

• Orientalism
• Anglicism
• Evangelicalism
• Utilitarianism

This session explains why ideology is central to state governance, how these ideas influenced education, law, social reforms, and administration, and how they helped legitimize British rule in India.

Highly useful for:
UPSC Prelims & Mains (GS Paper 1)
State PSC exams
CUET / University exams
Conceptual revision for Modern Indian History

This lecture builds conceptual clarity and helps you answer analytical MCQs and mains questions related to colonial policies and governance.

Educator: Anish Singh
Channel: Bharat Tarangini

Remember:
In history—and in governance—ideas rule before rulers do.

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