the largely Hindu population, the result of this has been an Indo-Persian hybrid culture represented in clothing (the popular dress of choice among Indian women today - the salwar-kameez - is a variation of a Persian dress form), language (Urdu – a language born of the confluence of Persian and Indian influences), cuisine (Mughlai – a form of cuisine known for its rich and elaborate recipes that enjoys a prominent place in Indian cuisine as being representative of fine Indian dining), painting (Mughal miniatures are renowned for their intricate artwork) and in other art forms such as architecture, music, and poetry that today have no links to Persia but have strong associations of 'Indianess.'
             The British occupied India as a colonial power from the 18th until the mid-20th century. Among a myriad of other influences, the English language was a prominent one left behind by the British in India. The use of English as a medium of instruction in Indian educational institutions provides a setting for analysis of the incorporation of foreign influences. The British introduced the English language to India, and according to some historians it came at a time when "...Sanskrit and Persian had long played out their roles as languages of enlightenment and had become mere custodians of past glory. The language was therefore enthusiastically learned and endorsed by intelligentsia in most parts of India. English was imparted through the system more as an imposition than as a choice, yet it is an interesting example of how this colonial imposition has endured in post-colonial India and has resulted in Indians learning and indigenizing the language in order to use it for their own purposes.
             Another example of British influence on consumption is in the area of clothing. Men in urban India wear western clothes to work and suits for formal wear, which is not the case for most women.
             Our purpose of examining the past is...