Contributions to Classical India
Religious Conflicts:
The people of India have overcome many religious struggles, which have helped to enhance the culture and faith of the people and become more united as a country. There have been many wars involving the “state religion”; some thought that Islam should be the prominent religion, while others argued it should be Hinduism. In 1658, the strict Muslin, Aurangzeb, ruled India and tried to force all Hindus to convert to Muslim. Also, many religions were founded in India, which caused great conflict among the people whom practised them. Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism were all founded in India. However, at the same time, Christianity, Islam and Hinduism were also very prominent religions in India. This religious stress caused many play writers, actors, musicians and composers to turn to their religion for guidance and assistance. Some of the factors that influenced these composers were the "Sanscrit Theatre", established in 1st Century CE, and tTherefore, much of the music produced was religious or deep, thoughtful pieces.
The people of India have overcome many religious struggles, which have helped to enhance the culture and faith of the people and become more united as a country. There have been many wars involving the “state religion”; some thought that Islam should be the prominent religion, while others argued it should be Hinduism. In 1658, the strict Muslin, Aurangzeb, ruled India and tried to force all Hindus to convert to Muslim. Also, many religions were founded in India, which caused great conflict among the people whom practised them. Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism were all founded in India. However, at the same time, Christianity, Islam and Hinduism were also very prominent religions in India. This religious stress caused many play writers, actors, musicians and composers to turn to their religion for guidance and assistance. Some of the factors that influenced these composers were the "Sanscrit Theatre", established in 1st Century CE, and tTherefore, much of the music produced was religious or deep, thoughtful pieces.
Legal Issues Surrounding India's Independence:
There have also been many issues regarding India’s independence in the past. The country of India had been under the British rule since 1757, when the Battle of Plassey took place and the East Indian Company took over. However, in 1835, India adopted the institution of British education and other reform measures. By 1858, the Government of India Act was passed and the British Government ruled India. This law abolished the British East Indian Company and transferred its functions to the British Crown; India was to be governed by the Queen and all Indian territory, decisions, and contracts were in the hands of the Queen. This new era of the British Raj would last until the Partition of India in 1947, in which India would be divided into the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India. It wasn’t until 1946 that India was granted independence and was divided into India and Pakistan. These struggles for independence greatly affected the music culture at the time because the people in India felt defeated and over-taken by the British government. However, they knew they had to keep fighting for independence and their rights, and their music reflected this in the plays, musicals, films, and compositions. In the end, independence was obtained and there were fewer struggles because the country was divided into India and Pakistan.
There have also been many issues regarding India’s independence in the past. The country of India had been under the British rule since 1757, when the Battle of Plassey took place and the East Indian Company took over. However, in 1835, India adopted the institution of British education and other reform measures. By 1858, the Government of India Act was passed and the British Government ruled India. This law abolished the British East Indian Company and transferred its functions to the British Crown; India was to be governed by the Queen and all Indian territory, decisions, and contracts were in the hands of the Queen. This new era of the British Raj would last until the Partition of India in 1947, in which India would be divided into the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India. It wasn’t until 1946 that India was granted independence and was divided into India and Pakistan. These struggles for independence greatly affected the music culture at the time because the people in India felt defeated and over-taken by the British government. However, they knew they had to keep fighting for independence and their rights, and their music reflected this in the plays, musicals, films, and compositions. In the end, independence was obtained and there were fewer struggles because the country was divided into India and Pakistan.