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In what ways has colonialism brought about a social, economic and political influence on Indian society to promote urbanization.

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Colonialism refers to British rule over India. The objective of colonialism was to promote the interests of the colonial rule. In order to get educated working class of people who can serve the British rule, western education was imparted; this led to opening of schools and colleges. There was a mass production of books, literature, etc. Mass media such as radio, newspaper and magazine were also promoted to safe guard the interest of the British rule. In order to generate profits, it opened many industries and introduced modern technology to gear up the process of production at lower expenses. This led to industrialization in the country. The factory produced goods were liked and purchased by people, which helped in making their lives comfortable.

Machines were used even in the agricultural production to enhance the yields. This also led to labourers getting jobs in factories. The colonial rule promoted roads and transportation for smooth transfers of raw material and good, which led to construction of road in country.

Opening of schools, colleges, hospitals, setting up of industries and modern means of transportation were some of the influence of colonialism in social, political and economic spheres which ushered urbanisation in the country.