The Opium Wars
The Opium Wars were two conflicts in the mid-19th century between China and Western powers, primarily Britain, over trade imbalances and opium trafficking.
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History
Brazil: Jewel of the Portuguese Empire
Brazil was a Portuguese colony from the early 16th century until it gained independence in the early in the 19th century.
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Archeological Iran
Iran is home to numerous archaeological sites that reflect its rich history and cultural heritage.
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The Sikh Empire
The Sikh Empire, founded in the early 19th century, was a significant power in the Indian subcontinent, primarily in the regions of Punjab and parts of present-day Pakistan. It emerged under the leadership of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who unified various Sikh confederacies and established a secular and inclusive governance system.
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The Anglo Afghan Wars
In the first half of the 19th century, the British East India Company was on the verge of replacing the Mughal Empire as the government of India, or Hindustan, as it was then known.
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