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Social Status
Before British rule in India, there existed many different caste systems and kingdoms feeding in different provincial states. These caste systems mean that other people could change their social standing in society. -
Method of trade
Before British rule, a lot of India's trade was through artisan products such as rugs, paintings, etc. Being an artisan was one of the most dignified and lucrative professions one could have back then which was supplying the world with quality art. -
Diet
Before British rule, most Indians lived off the land and grew crops to sustain their livelihood. They had farmers in the countrysides producing food sent into cities however there were also many holes in this supply chain which led to instability and many people going hungry -
Education
Before British rule, there was a basic system of schooling. Most villages had schools where they could afford them and many did not. These schools usually taught privileged children due to the caste system alienating entire populations. At these schools, kids learned basic arithmetic and writing skills. The schools however were mostly based on religion and superstition and evil. The number of schools was very small relative to the population. they kept enough students achieving higher education. -
Highest court of law Court procedure: rules, sentences, etc.
Before the British Raj India was sectioned into many warring princely states. These states fought over social ideas, religion, economic reasons, and many more. These states divided India up and weakened its overall infrastructure if any. -
The British Empire conquers India
British Parliament passes the "Government of India Act" which transferred the Indian government from the East India company to the crown. This gave Great Britain full power and control of the government of India and also the infrastructure of the government. -
Social Status
After British colonization, the caste system was replaced by a system in which white folks controlled all of the power and resources in the country. This led to the people of India being exploited and not able to revolt. There was less infighting between natives and more between natives and the government who ruled them. -
Method of trade
After the British Raj was installed, the industrialization that Britain was currently participating in incentivized Britain to explain the economies and industries of India. The artisan industry was destroyed by this. People could now receive products such as rugs cheaper from a factory where they were massed produced. This ultimately killed the idea of a dignified artisan because people always turn to the cheaper option. -
Highest court of law Court procedure: rules, sentences, etc.
During this period a tiny number of British officials and troops (about 20,000 in all) ruled over 300 million Indians. -
Diet
After British rule and due to many British policy famines struck India at a higher rate than ever before. This is because the incentive to farmers to only grow cash crops such as coffee, coconut, tea, and rubber, etc. these cash crops were not enough food for the people to survive which ultimately led to the famines. -
Education
During British rule, they brought over a system of education that was based on logic and reason. They also made it a priority to enable intermediaries between the Indian people and the ruling class who spoke English. They also helped eradicate the untouchability within caste systems by allowing most people to receive education and increase their social standing.
