SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHANGE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTH ASIA DURING THE COLONIAL PERIOD

Abstract

This study examines the socio-economic transformations  and patterns of urban development in South Asia during the  colonial period. It analyzes how colonial governance,  economic restructuring, and infrastructural expansion 
reshaped cities and social relations. The article explores the  emergence of new urban centers, changes in labor systems,  commercialization of agriculture, and social stratification.  By highlighting the interconnected nature of economic  policies and urban planning, this research provides insights  into how colonial legacies continue to influence  contemporary urban and socio-economic structures in  South Asia.