18th Century India and Singapore

Political Developments in 18th Century India and Singapore

• In the 18th century, the British gained control over large parts of eastern India, changing the political scenario dramatically.
• Revolts against Mughal rulers in India led to the downfall of the Mughal rule and the emergence of new dynasties.
• The British established their trade in Singapore and brought it under their control, leading to trade contact between India and Singapore.
• The purpose of the lesson is to understand the political development in India and Singapore in the 18th century.
• The focus of the lesson is on Sang Utama's visit to Singapore and his naming of the city, as well as Sir Stamford Raffles' contribution to the making of modern Singapore.
• Sang Utama discovered Singapore during an expedition, and named the city Singapura, meaning "Lion City" in Sanskrit.
• The inhabitants of Singapore during Raffles' landing in 1819 were in awe of the hill, then called Bukit Larangan, now known as Fort Canning Hill.
• The Orang Laut, or sea nomads, were the earlier immigrants who settled along the coastlines of Singapore during pre-colonial days.
• The Orang Laut lived off dwelling boats and were divided into different groups based on their ethnicity and preference for living on boats.
• The headman of the Orang Laut acted as the messenger for the temenggong and viceroy of Riau, who offered protection to the Orang Laut in exchange for their services.
• The Orang Laut served as boatmen, rowers, or warriors on pirate escapades, and their womenfolk sold fruit on boats.
• The Orang Gelam, who lived along the Singapore River, served as boatmen for merchant ships and were simple fishing folks.

Test your knowledge on the political developments in 18th century India and Singapore with this informative quiz. Learn about the British takeover of eastern India, the downfall of Mughal rule, and the emergence of new dynasties. Discover the fascinating history of Singapore, from Sang Utama's visit and naming of the city to Sir Stamford Raffles' contribution to modern Singapore. Explore the lives of the Orang Laut and Orang Gelam, the sea nomads and fishing folks who settled along