History of Modern India presents what is arguable the authoritative overview of the historical period known as British India. It moves away from a largely political narrative to offer: An explanation of conditions in eighteenth-century India that helped the British East India Company establish its rule. Important insights into the primary aim of colonial rule: the economic exploitation of India through trade and investment. A detailed account of the nationalist movement. An introduction to significant freedom fighters. For the first time, this reprint is accompanied by the free Orient BlackSwan Smart App. This app allows students to: access question banks from previous years’ competitive examinations solve nearly 100 multiple-choice questions from their phone.