HISTORICAL) COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester
2 2025 - DUE September 2025
Research Proposal: A Historical and Comparative Approach
Title
Colonial Legacies and Post-Colonial Development: A Historical
and Comparative Study of South Africa and India
Introduction
The study of history is not only concerned with the past, but
also with how the past continues to shape the present. A
historical and comparative approach provides a framework for
analyzing patterns, similarities, and differences across
societies over time. This research proposal aims to examine
how colonial legacies have shaped socio-economic and
political development in two former colonies—South Africa
and India. By situating the research within a historical and
comparative framework, the study will contribute to a deeper
understanding of how the experiences of colonialism and
subsequent independence movements continue to influence
contemporary nation-building processes.
Problem Statement
Despite achieving independence, many post-colonial states
continue to grapple with inequalities, weak institutions, and