Answer to Question #191236 in History for Krisalfred

Question

What causes the migration of Indians to Malaysia, Singapore and other parts of Southeast Asia

Answer 1

The 19th century witnessed a rapid expansion in migration across Asia. In the century after 1840, around 20 million people from China and 30 million Indians moved to the growing cities and plantations of southeast Asia. Migrants set out in search of livelihood or to escape conditions at home.