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Glossary

Quick term references for historical context

Definitions for terms used across events, timelines, and historical analysis.

Terms

Autonomy

The ability of a region or political unit to govern its own affairs within a larger state framework.

Colonial Rule

A system where an external power governs a territory for political and economic control.

Liberation War

An armed and political struggle for national independence.

Martial Law

Direct rule by military authorities, usually suspending normal constitutional governance.

Partition

Political division of a territory into separate states or administrative units.

Quota System

A policy mechanism reserving portions of opportunities for designated groups.

Representation

Participation of people or groups in political decision-making through recognized institutions.

Sovereignty

Supreme political authority over a territory and its governance.

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