{"id":14817,"date":"2024-12-19T13:38:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T13:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/?p=14817"},"modified":"2024-12-19T13:38:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T13:38:42","slug":"economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Impacts of British Rule in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>The <strong>British rule in India <\/strong>profoundly transformed the country&#8217;s economy, dismantling traditional structures and imposing exploitative colonial policies. These economic changes laid the foundation for widespread poverty and discontent, ultimately fueled India&#8217;s struggle for independence. This article aims to study in detail the financial impacts of British rule in India, examining its phases, policies, and long-term effects on various sectors of the economy.<\/em><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#About_British_in_India\" title=\"About British in India\">About British in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Pre-Colonial_Economy\" title=\"Pre-Colonial Economy\">Pre-Colonial Economy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#The_Commercial_Phase_1600%E2%80%931757\" title=\"The Commercial Phase (1600\u20131757)\">The Commercial Phase (1600\u20131757)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Phases_of_Economic_Colonialism\" title=\"Phases of Economic Colonialism\">Phases of Economic Colonialism<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#First_Phase_Mercantilism_1757%E2%80%931813\" title=\"First Phase: Mercantilism (1757\u20131813)\">First Phase: Mercantilism (1757\u20131813)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Second_Phase_Industrial_Capital_1813%E2%80%931858\" title=\"Second Phase: Industrial Capital (1813\u20131858)\">Second Phase: Industrial Capital (1813\u20131858)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Third_Phase_Finance_Capital_1860_Onwards\" title=\"Third Phase: Finance Capital (1860 Onwards)\">Third Phase: Finance Capital (1860 Onwards)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Key_Economic_Impacts_of_British_Rule_in_India\" title=\"Key Economic Impacts of British Rule in India\">Key Economic Impacts of British Rule in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#De-Industrialization\" title=\"De-Industrialization\">De-Industrialization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Impoverishment_of_Peasantry\" title=\"Impoverishment of Peasantry\">Impoverishment of Peasantry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Development_of_Modern_Industries\" title=\"Development of Modern Industries\">Development of Modern Industries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Stagnation_of_Agriculture\" title=\"Stagnation of Agriculture\">Stagnation of Agriculture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Infrastructure_Development\" title=\"Infrastructure Development\">Infrastructure Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Famines_and_Poverty\" title=\"Famines and Poverty\">Famines and Poverty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Effect_of_British_Rule_in_India\" title=\"Effect of British Rule in India\">Effect of British Rule in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Economic_Critique_and_Rise_of_Nationalism\" title=\"Economic Critique and Rise of Nationalism\">Economic Critique and Rise of Nationalism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/economic-impacts-of-british-rule-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-76787555529b15522cb68f02002b1009\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_British_in_India\"><\/span><strong>About British in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The British rule in India brought about profound changes in the country&#8217;s economic structure, transforming it from a flourishing and self-sufficient economy to one subjugated by colonial exploitation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The economic impacts of British rule can be analysed in terms of phases of colonialism, changes in trade, agriculture, and industry, and their consequences on Indian society. All these have been discussed in detail below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fc50a22832b4c879fd114cf9ac9ffe1b\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-Colonial_Economy\"><\/span><strong>Pre-Colonial Economy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before colonial rule, India had a<strong> stable economy<\/strong> characterised by <strong>self-sufficient agriculture, <\/strong>flourishing <strong>handicrafts<\/strong>, and <strong>extensive trade <\/strong>within and with other parts of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exports<\/strong>: India exported high-quality goods like cotton textiles, silk, indigo, and spices, ensuring a <strong>favourable trade balance<\/strong> with other countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Imports<\/strong>: Items such as pearls, tea, wool, dates, and metals were imported in limited quantities, reflecting India\u2019s self-sufficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-56e4be4d7beee26dcd649dbc3afcc21f\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Commercial_Phase_1600%E2%80%931757\"><\/span><strong>The Commercial Phase (1600\u20131757)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The establishment of the <strong>East India Company (EIC)<\/strong> marked the beginning of British economic interests in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The EIC was primarily <strong>trading<\/strong>, exchanging Indian goods like textiles and spices for <strong>gold and silver<\/strong> from Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian goods gained immense popularity in Britain and Europe due to their superior quality. However, British manufacturers pressured their government to curtail the influx of Indian products to protect their domestic industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By the mid-18th century, with the advent of the<strong> English textile industry, <\/strong>the demand for Indian goods began to decline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c3a747db224b543e884bb2b86e65fc3\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phases_of_Economic_Colonialism\"><\/span><strong>Phases of Economic Colonialism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-efa9dd973313d87f3dd39e670e6af25e\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Phase_Mercantilism_1757%E2%80%931813\"><\/span><strong>First Phase: Mercantilism (1757\u20131813)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After the <strong>Battle of Plassey (1757)<\/strong> and the <strong>Treaty of Allahabad (1765),<\/strong> the British established political control over Bengal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The EIC extracted <strong>land revenue <\/strong>through the <strong>Zamindari system, <\/strong>using it to finance the export of Indian goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weavers and artisans<\/strong> were exploited through unfair trade practices, receiving low wages and forced to sell goods at cheaper rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The monopolisation of trade<\/strong> disrupted India\u2019s internal and external markets, leading to the <strong>decline of traditional industries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2069437d65bdbd3e0e5dda042c6196a5\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Second_Phase_Industrial_Capital_1813%E2%80%931858\"><\/span><strong>Second Phase: Industrial Capital (1813\u20131858)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The<strong> Industrial Revolution<\/strong> in Britain transformed the economic relationship with India. The <strong>Charter Act of 1813 <\/strong>ended the EIC\u2019s trade monopoly, opening Indian markets to British manufacturers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India became a <strong>supplier of raw materials<\/strong> like cotton, jute, and indigo and a <strong>market for finished goods<\/strong> from Britain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British policies exposed Indian handicrafts to <strong>unequal competition<\/strong> with machine-made goods, causing the <strong>de-industrialization of traditional industries.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure such as <strong>railways, roads, and telegraphs<\/strong> was developed not for India\u2019s benefit but to facilitate British trade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c5a9d582532f524d3d5ab761059629ec\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Third_Phase_Finance_Capital_1860_Onwards\"><\/span><strong>Third Phase: Finance Capital (1860 Onwards)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post-1860, British policies encouraged <strong>private investment<\/strong> in Indian infrastructure, especially <strong>railways and plantation agriculture<\/strong> (tea and jute).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>British investors were guaranteed high returns, paid from the Indian treasury, leading to a <strong>drain of wealth<\/strong> from India to Britain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23bd08b632f1326dd0ae54b350ad6600\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Economic_Impacts_of_British_Rule_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Key Economic Impacts of British Rule in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-48cfb1a713973c015b2cecc56a6e23a8\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"De-Industrialization\"><\/span><strong>De-Industrialization<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India\u2019s traditional<strong> cottage industries <\/strong>collapsed due to competition from cheaper British goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skilled artisans and craftsmen lost their livelihoods as Indian markets were flooded with <strong>machine-made imports.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India transitioned from an exporter of finished goods to an exporter of <strong>raw materials.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7966a03647e6ad2ed7bb8e3a99737d13\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impoverishment_of_Peasantry\"><\/span><strong>Impoverishment of Peasantry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The British focused on extracting <strong>maximum revenue<\/strong> without considering the welfare of peasants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High land revenue rates, unfair eviction practices, and exploitation by <strong>zamindars <\/strong>forced many farmers into <strong>debt and landlessness.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The shift to <strong>commercial crops<\/strong> like indigo and cotton worsened food scarcity, contributing to <strong>famines<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b3c5ffc3178b3767e65eb77c500139a0\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Development_of_Modern_Industries\"><\/span><strong>Development of Modern Industries<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The introduction of <strong>machine-based industries<\/strong> in the late 19th century led to limited industrialisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign capital flowed into <strong>plantations, jute mills, and textile factories, but heavy industries<\/strong> were neglected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian industrial growth primarily served British interests, providing minimal benefit to local people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0098483174d0b7cb723dd64f8dd20609\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stagnation_of_Agriculture\"><\/span><strong>Stagnation of Agriculture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Farmers were forced to grow commercial crops to meet British industrial needs, leading to <strong>soil degradation<\/strong> and reduced agricultural productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional agriculture systems were replaced by policies favouring British profits, exacerbating rural poverty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b26ff31902f1e49b76d5e50f0ac19c1\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infrastructure_Development\"><\/span><strong>Infrastructure Development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Railways <\/strong>(first line in 1853: Bombay to Thane) and <strong>telegraphs <\/strong>facilitated British economic exploitation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While infrastructure connected Indian regions, it was primarily aimed at transporting raw materials and finished goods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4c24402e2552baf360a065fb5da16ea\" style=\"color:#ff6a00\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famines_and_Poverty\"><\/span><strong>Famines and Poverty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The emphasis on cash crops led to chronic food shortages. Famines during British rule (1850\u20131900) resulted in the deaths of over <strong>28 million people.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The widespread poverty among peasants, artisans, and laborers further weakened the Indian economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d506687c8a3497d7f8b7dd5b578319ad\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effect_of_British_Rule_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Effect of British Rule in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The effects of British rule in India were profound and multifaceted, influencing the country politically, economically, socially, and culturally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Politically, India was unified under a centralized administration, but traditional rulers lost their autonomy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economically, colonial policies deindustrialized India, drained wealth through heavy taxation, and promoted dependence on British goods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socially, British rule disrupted traditional structures but also introduced modern education, legal systems, and infrastructure like railways and telegraphs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culturally, India saw a mix of Western influence and a resurgence of Indian nationalism, which eventually fueled the struggle for independence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While modernization was a significant impact, it came at the cost of widespread exploitation and inequality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c292e24035c375fd12872ffad1d983a7\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_Critique_and_Rise_of_Nationalism\"><\/span><strong>Economic Critique and Rise of Nationalism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thinkers like <strong>Dadabhai Naoroji<\/strong> (book: Poverty and Un-British Rule in India), <strong>M.G. Ranade, and R.C. Dutt<\/strong> exposed the exploitative nature of British economic policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>drain of wealth <\/strong>theory highlighted how Indian resources were siphoned off to Britain, leading to political and economic stagnation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>national movement<\/strong> gained momentum as Indians united against oppressive economic policies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>railways and English education<\/strong> facilitated communication and awareness among Indians, fostering a sense of shared struggle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0adc4bd9eb2e9b9b187dc32f0e06642\" style=\"color:#015aa7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The British economic policies were driven by the goal of maximizing profits and sustaining their industrial growth at the expense of India\u2019s development. India was systematically transformed into a <strong>colonial economy,<\/strong> exporting raw materials and importing British goods. This exploitation led to <strong>widespread poverty, de-industrialization, and agrarian distress,<\/strong> which fueled the rise of India\u2019s freedom struggle. While some infrastructure developments occurred, their primary aim was to serve British interests, leaving a legacy of economic stagnation and underdevelopment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The British rule in India profoundly transformed the country&#8217;s economy, dismantling traditional structures and imposing exploitative colonial policies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":14820,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[818,839],"tags":[73],"class_list":["post-14817","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-history","category-modern-india","tag-gs-1"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14817","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14817"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14817\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14821,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14817\/revisions\/14821"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14820"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14817"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14817"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14817"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}