Project Summary: 5 Pages. Double spaced. No Plagitism! If plagiarism is found, payment will not be released! 1. What impact did British rule have in South Asia in the political, economic and social arenas, especially during the period of formal rule under the Crown (1857-1947). 2. Discuss the various phases of the Indian nationalist movement and the noteworthy changes that took place in each phase. 3. Did the Partition of British India have to happen? In your view, what factors were the most important in leading to the Partition? 4. What kind of constitutional and political structure did India adopt soon after independence? Describe the relationship between the different institutions and levels of government. How has the functioning of this political structure changed over time? 5. Describe the Indian party system after independence, and the changes that have taken place within it. Which parties have played a particularly important role and what issues have they espoused?