The Coming of the Europeans

Fri., Nov 21st , 2- 4 pm

Learn about the region’s pre-colonial trade networks, and examine the ensuing social, economic and political transformations following the growth of European presence.

This five-part series introduces the history and culture of one of Asia’s most enduring and strategic regions, South Asia. Today, comprising the states of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, the region of South Asia is heir to a complex mosaic of history and culture akin to Western Europe in its size and scope. Integral to both medieval and modern world-wide political formations, South Asia continues to be a global player and strategic region in the twentieth century.