Its impact was felt worldwide from "summary" of The Gunpowder Age by Tonio Andrade
The widespread adoption of gunpowder technology in warfare during the Gunpowder Age had far-reaching consequences that reverberated across continents. As European powers expanded their empires using firearms, indigenous groups in the Americas, Africa, and Asia were forced to adapt to this new form of military technology. The impact of gunpowder was not limited to military conquests; it also transformed social, political, and economic systems worldwide.
In China, the birthplace of gunpowder, the technology spread rapidly and was used in various conflicts throughout East Asia. The Mongol Empire utilized gunpowder weapons in their conquests, while Japan experienced a period of civil war known as the Sengoku Jidai, where firearms played a decisive role in shaping the country's future. The adoption of gunpowder technology in East Asia had a profound impact on the balance of power in the region.
In India, the Mughal Empire became a dominant force in South Asia thanks in part to their effective use of gunpowder weapons. The arrival of European powers like the Portuguese and Dutch further accelerated the spread of gunpowder technology...
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