Analyze the major historical, economic, social and physiographical factors that hindered social and economic development in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. In other words, why have these countries suffered from underdevelopment?

Let’s first look at these images of India’s ancient and modern

architecture. They testify to cultural richness and diversity of India.

You will feel the Islamic, Persian, European, Buddhist and Hindu

influences in these architectural wonders. Let’s enjoy them before we

get to the topic essay question.

Here is our topic essay question for South Asia. Analyze

the major historical, economic, social and physiographical

factors that hindered social and economic development

in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. In other words, why

have these countries suffered from underdevelopment?