[tacomonstrous]

Please give me one period in Indian history where the full subcontinent was ruled by the same power.

Edit: For what it's worth, the contrast with China is probably flawed. I know very little about Chinese history, but I stand by the rest.

[winter_blue]

Well, take a look at the map here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurya_Empire

It's larger in total area under one power (at circa 5 million sq. km vs. 3 million sq km. today), but it doesn't cover some of the southern-most and eastern-most parts.

[winter_blue]

Also, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_empires_in_Ind...

[douche]

The Mongols captured all of modern China, but couldn't master all of the indian subcontinent. Until the EIC, nobody else came closer.

[shivaodin]

Um, wrong. Mauryan Empire was bigger than present-day India. Even Mughal Empire under Akbar was bigger. So, no. Also, the forms of control of British were different than those of previous empires.