Question

Discuss England’s policy of colonialism in Asia- Sikkim

Answer 1

Sikkim was another region where England applied a policy of indirect control. In the early 19th century, Sikkim was a small kingdom situated between India and Tibet. In 1817, the British East India Company established a protectorate over Sikkim. The Treaty of Titalia (1817) formalized British control over Sikkim’s foreign affairs, making the kingdom subordinate to British interests. This relationship continued until Sikkim became a part of India in 1947 after the end of British colonial rule.