Discover the history of the European countries’ colonization in Asia, India and South-East Asia including the Portuguese, English, Dutch, French and more. Key phrase: ‘Establishment of Colonies in Asia’. The European countries established their colonies in many Asian countries.
India
- The Portuguese first entered into India and established their colonies in Goa, Daman and Diu.
- After that the Dutch, French and English had their colonies in India.
- At last, in the game of power politics, the English became successful and ruled India about two hundred years.
South-East Asia
- The Portuguese first established their colonies in South-East Asia.
- They had first occupied Malacca.
- After that, the Dutch established their colonies in Java, Sumatra, Borneo and Bali.
- The English also occupied Burma.
- They got Hongkong from China in 1819.
- The French received Sigan from China.
- Russia occupied Arthar harbour and a large portion of Manchuria.
- Germany occupied Kiachou.
- Japan occupied Korea and Formosa.
Central Asia
- In Central Asia, Russia and England established their colonies. Russia occupied Taskent, Samarkand and Bokhara.
- The northern part of Persia was retained by Russia and its southern part came under the sway of England.
- Germany could not establish a single colony in this area.
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