Question

Write a short note:

Decolanisation

Answer 1

1. Decolonisation refers to the process by which colonial powers end their rule and transfer political and administrative authority to the native population.
2. This process involves three main stages: resistance to colonialism, the fight for freedom, and the eventual regaining of independence by colonised nations.
3. In many Asian and African nations, decolonisation happened relatively quickly during the first half of the 20th century.
4. Factors such as conflicts between European colonial powers, the impact of the First and Second World Wars, and strong anti-colonial movements in the colonies significantly sped up the decolonisation process.