What is ethnicity discuss the problems of ethnicity in India?

The phenomenon of ethnicity has intrinsic component of the socio-political realities of multi-ethnic or plural –cultural societies like in India. In India with its variety of pluralities in terms of language, race, religion and so on ethnic conflict has become a part of the political scenario.

What are contemporary conflicts?

Summary. While inter-state wars have become rare, contemporary conflicts result mainly from the collapse of countries’ institutional structures and the accompanying breakdown of the social contract. The exacerbated violence affects civilian populations most of all.

What are the main causes of ethnic conflict?

Causes of ethnic conflict Underlying causes include structural factors, political factors, economic and social factors, and cultural and perceptual factors.

What are the major conflicts in India?

Ancient India

Name of conflict	Belligerents
Magadha-Vajji war (484 BCE–468 BCE)	Haryanka dynasty
Indian campaign of Alexander the Great (327 BCE–325 BCE)	Macedonian Empire
Conquest of the Nanda Empire (321 BCE–320 BCE)	Maurya Empire
Seleucid–Mauryan war (305 BCE–303 BCE)	Maurya Empire

Why is there ethnic conflict?

Ethnic conflict arises if ethnic groups compete for the same goal—notably power, access to resources, or territory. The interests of a society’s elite class play an important role in mobilizing ethnic groups to engage in ethnic conflicts. Ethnic conflict is thus similar to other political interest conflicts.

What was the main issue that divided people in South Asia?

independence
On August 15, 1947, Great Britain granted British India its independence (see History). When the British decided to grant British India its independence, the fundamental issue dividing most of the peoples of South Asia was what kind of political system and values should be created to shape their society for the future.

What are examples of ethnic conflicts?

Examples of ethnic conflicts

• Maluku sectarian conflict.
• Yugoslav Wars.
• The Troubles.
• Insurgency in the North Caucasus.
• Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
• Armenian genocide.
• Rwandan genocide.
• Rohingya genocide.

Why is India considered a subcontinent of South Asia?

India is considered a subcontinent of South Asia because it has distinct geographical features not shared by other Asian countries, and has a unique system of governance as well.

What is the history of Indian influence in Southeast Asia?

History of Indian influence on Southeast Asia. The influence of the civilization of the subcontinent gradually became predominant among them, and among the peoples of the Southeast Asian mainland. Southern Indian traders, adventurers, teachers and priests continued to be the dominating influence in Southeast Asia until about 1500 CE.

Where do the Eurasian and Indian subcontinent meet?

This geological region largely includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The zone where the Eurasian and Indian subcontinent plates meet remains one of the geologically active areas, prone to major earthquakes.

Which region is South Central Asia south of the Himalayas?

Peninsular region in south-central Asia south of the Himalayas. The Indian subcontinent, is a southern region and peninsula of Asia, mostly situated on the Indian Plate and projecting southwards into the Indian Ocean from the Himalayas.