Question

The modern period of Indian history began around_____century.
a 16th century
b 17th century
C 18th century
d None of these

Answer 1

Hint: The early modern period of modern history follows the late Middle Ages of the post-classical era. A late modern period followed the early 18th century. During this time the powers of Europe were expanding.

Complete Answer:
Historians in recent decades have argued that from a worldwide standpoint, the most important feature of the early modern period was its spreading globalizing character
16th century: the early modern period began in the 16th century. Mughal Empire conquered most of the Indian subcontinent, becoming the biggest global economy and manufacturing power, with a nominal GDP that valued a quarter of the world GDP, superior to the combination of Europe's GDP.
17th century: This century falls into the Early Modern period of Europe and is characterized by the Baroque cultural movement. In this period European colonization of the Americas began the exploitation of the silver deposits, due to which, bouts of inflation as wealth was drawn into Europe.
18th century: The Mughals had to suffer a gradual decline in the early 18th century, which provided several opportunities for the Marathas, Sikhs, Mysoreans, and Nawabs of Bengal so that they had control over large regions of the Indian subcontinent.
So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: The modern early period also included the rise of the dominance of japan economic theory of mercantilism. In Japan, the Edo period from 1600 to 1868 is referred to as the early modern period.