How Much Area Indian Sub-Continent lost in Last 400 years Especially Last 100 Years

[Sine Nomine]

The discussing is regarding land which has been lost by Indian Sub-Continent due to which reasons and why of course I will be posting only Maps and few details for discussion.
Whether called the Indian subcontinent or South Asia, the definition of the geographical extent of this region varies. Geopolitically, it had formed the whole territory of Greater India, and now it generally comprises the countries of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.Prior to 1947, the three nations were historically combined and constituted British India. It almost always also includes Nepal, Bhutan, and the island country of Sri Lanka and may also include Afghanistan and the island country of Maldives. According to anthropologist John R. Lukacs, "The Indian Subcontinent occupies the major landmass of South Asia. while according to political science professor Tatu Vanhanen, "The seven countries of South Asia constitute geographically a compact region around the Indian Subcontinent".

Using a more expansive definition – counting India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives as the constituent countries – the Indian subcontinent covers about 4.4 million km² (1.7 million mi²), which is 10% of the Asian continent or 3.3% of the world's land surface area. Overall, it accounts for about 45% of Asia's population (or over 25% of the world's population) and is home to a vast array of peoples.
source:Indian subcontinent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mughal Empire during the reign of Aurangzeb c. 1700

source:Mughal Empire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
India 1700-1792

Map After decline of Indian Empire started depicting different fictions.

1864 Mitchell Map of India published by USA.

Map of British Indian Empire 1909.


My Opinion:
India was known as Golden sparrow in it's peak.Ancient India was no doubt a great civilization which invented use of sewerage system and advance building and measuring techniques. Decline of India started after British Landed on its coasts, the main advantage of British over Indians was nor technological nor civilization, but there fox type cunning to kill and fear locals, most of time subcontinent has been a home to peaceful peoples. Majority of Area India Sub-continent lost after British and fall of Delhi crica-1857. Parts of Afghanistan, China and Burma were taken as soon as empire lost it's power. British on the other hand no affiliation with this land so they divided it into small raj's and exploited it day and night Example koh-e-noor diamond.Through All time of there rule British lost Parts of Afghanistan and Iran.And in last ditch they cultivated a lot of hatred in hearts of Hindus and Muslims for each other so India can never be united.

 

[ArsalanKhan21]

"Indian Subcontinent" ? Pakistan is in South Asia ! How about calling Europe as Russian continent since Russians are in majority. How about Brazilian subcontinent instead of South America. Earth could be Chinese planet since Chinese is largest ethnicity on earth.

 

[ayesha.a]

"Indian Subcontinent" ? Pakistan is in South Asia ! How about calling Europe as Russian continent since Russians are in majority. How about Brazilian subcontinent instead of South America. Earth could be Chinese planet since Chinese is largest ethnicity on earth.

'Subcontinent' is a geographically existing reality, arising due to plate tectonics. The Indian subcontinent is distinct from the rest of Asia or even South Asia, since it exists on one tectonic plate that split off from Gondwana 50 million years back.

In short, 'Subcontinent' is not a geopolitical term, like countries or provinces. It has a physical meaning. China having the biggest population or Russia the biggest area among all countries, has no relevance whatsoever. There is no such thing as 'Brazilian subcontinent', because although Brazil is politically a nation state, geographically it is not a distinct landmass on a distinct tectonic plate.

Indian Plate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
List of tectonic plates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Luca1]

"Indian Subcontinent" ? Pakistan is in South Asia ! How about calling Europe as Russian continent since Russians are in majority. How about Brazilian subcontinent instead of South America. Earth could be Chinese planet since Chinese is largest ethnicity on earth.

He correctly use the term India subcontinent as India had always been a geographical expression, not a country until the British left. The country of India is what's unnatural. India need to revert to the kingdoms and empires before the British subjugated the native Indian rulers.

 

[ayesha.a]

He correctly use the term India subcontinent as India had always been a geographical expression, not a country until the British left. The country of India is what's unnatural. India need to revert to the kingdoms and empires before the British subjugated the native Indian rulers.

So what about Pakistan? Is that a god ordained natural entity?

What about the USA for that matter? Shouldn't it revert to the native civilizations of old, instead of the rectangular states of today?

 

[Luca1]

'Subcontinent' is a geographically existing reality, arising due to plate tectonics. The Indian subcontinent is distinct from the rest of Asia or even South Asia, since it exists on one tectonic plate that split off from Gondwana 50 million years back.

In short, 'Subcontinent' is not a geopolitical term, like countries or provinces. It has a physical meaning. China having the biggest population or Russia the biggest area among all countries, has no relevance whatsoever. There is no such thing as 'Brazilian subcontinent', because although Brazil is politically a nation state, geographically it is not a distinct landmass on a distinct tectonic plate.

Indian Plate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
List of tectonic plates - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I totally agree that India is synonymous as the Balkans, Arabia peninsula or Fertile Crescent. It's only a geographical expression. The British created an entity call India base on geography.

 

[ayesha.a]

I totally agree that India is synonymous asThe Balkans

You can't "agree" with something I did not say.

 

[Luca1]

So what about Pakistan? Is that a god ordained natural entity?

What about the USA for that matter? Shouldn't it revert to the native civilizations of old, instead of the rectangular states of today?

USA was a British colony. We won our independence by kicked out the red coats. As our soldiers were trained in the frost of valley forge. Unlike India, which begged for Independence, we took our freedom by force.

 

[SarthakGanguly]

USA was a British colony. We won our independence by kicked out the red coats. As our soldiers were trained in the frost of valley forge. Unlike India, which begged for Independence, we took our freedom by force.

As an American (a native English speaker), your English skills leave much to be desired.

 

[Luca1]

You can't "agree" with something I did not say.

You implied that India is a geographical expression, which is the truth.

 

[Indo-guy]

"Indian Subcontinent" ? Pakistan is in South Asia ! How about calling Europe as Russian continent since Russians are in majority. How about Brazilian subcontinent instead of South America. Earth could be Chinese planet since Chinese is largest ethnicity on earth.

De'nial is not the name of river . It is synonymous with Pakistan .

Go on refuting and disbelieving ...and discarding what is agreed and well known to everybody else .

USA was a British colony. We won our independence by kicked out the red coats. As our soldiers were trained in the frost of valley forge. Unlike India, which begged for Independence, we took our freedom by force.

Joke of the Century !!!

 

[Luca1]

As an American (a native English speaker), your English skills leave much to be desired.

Sorry, I am using an IPad that completes my words or even sentences.

De'nial is not the name of river . It is synonymous with Pakistan .

Go on refuting and disbelieving ...and discarding what is agreed and well known to everybody else .



Joke of the Century !!!

Everyone knows India begged for independence instead of fought for it.

 

[Indo-guy]

Sorry, I am using an IPad that completes my words or even sentences.

Ipad has not only seems to have hijacked your words but also your thought processes !

 

[ayesha.a]

USA was a British colony. We won our independence by kicked out the red coats. As our soldiers were trained in the frost of valley forge. Unlike India, which begged for Independence, we took our freedom by force.

How does any of that matter? By the way, I have been around long enough to know that you are using the word "we" inappropriately.

USA was a lot of things before it was a British colony. So was India. If your contention is that India should go back to being several kingdoms, the same logic dictates that America should do the same - revert to the native civilizations of the cherokees and and Waccamaws and Houmas and Lenapes and...

That's what existed before the British came, and the manner of getting independence is irrelevant. (BTW we did no beg for it either - as if any subjugator ever left because the subjects begged.)

 

[SarthakGanguly]

Sorry, I am using an IPad that completes my words or even sentences.

Everyone knows India begged for independence instead of fought for it.

An iPad will auto-correct IPad into iPad.

Probably your Shenzhen iPab does not have that feature.