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Western imperialism in Asia
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The influence and imperialism of the West peaked in Asian territories from the colonial period beginning in the 16th century, and substantially reduced with 20th century decolonization. It originated
Illustration of Marco Polo's arrival in a Chinese city
Illustration of Marco Polo's arrival in a Chinese city
Dutch and Portuguese ships battling over the control of Malacca during the Dutch–Portuguese War, 1606
Dutch and Portuguese ships battling over the control of Malacca during the Dutch–Portuguese War, 1606
Dutch settlement in the East Indies. Batavia (now Jakarta), Java, c. 1665.
Dutch settlement in the East Indies. Batavia (now Jakarta), Java, c. 1665.
Colombo, Dutch Ceylon, based on an engraving of circa 1680
Colombo, Dutch Ceylon, based on an engraving of circa 1680
Thailand
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Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, and formerly known as Siam, is a country located in Mainland Southeast Asia. It shares land borders with Myanmar to the west and northwest, Laos to the ea
Western imperialism in Asia
…colonies or outposts were also established in Persia (Iran), Bengal (now Bangladesh and part of India), Mauritius (1638-1658/1664-1710), Siam (now Thailand), Guangzhou (Canton, China), Taiwan (1624–1662), and southern India (1616–1795). Ming dynasty China defeated the Dutch East India Company in the…
Dvaravati-style Chedi at Wat Phra Rub [th], Suphan Buri province, now completely destroyed.
Dvaravati-style Chedi at Wat Phra Rub [th], Suphan Buri province, now completely destroyed.
Wat Phra Prang Sam Yod, a 13th-century Angkorian temple in Lopburi.
Wat Phra Prang Sam Yod, a 13th-century Angkorian temple in Lopburi.
Proposed extent of the Phrip Phri polity in the late 12th century.
Proposed extent of the Phrip Phri polity in the late 12th century.
Phra Achana, Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai Historical Park
Phra Achana, Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai Historical Park