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How did the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown in 1858 impact governance in India?
How did the transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown in 1858 impact governance in India?
- It maintained the Company's administrative control with increased oversight from the British Parliament.
- It led to direct rule by the British Monarch through a Secretary of State. (correct)
- It resulted in immediate independence for Indian territories.
- It established a joint governance model between the Company and the Crown.
Which of the following scenarios illustrates the most significant consequence of the Treaty of Lahore (1846)?
Which of the following scenarios illustrates the most significant consequence of the Treaty of Lahore (1846)?
- The treaty fostered an alliance between the British and Maharaja Duleep Singh against other regional powers.
- The treaty formally recognized Maharaja Duleep Singh as an independent ally of the British Empire, ensuring regional stability.
- The treaty marked the end of British involvement in the internal affairs of the Sikh Empire.
- The treaty effectively diminished the power of the Sikh Empire, placing Maharaja Duleep Singh under British influence. (correct)
Considering the historical context, what was the strategic importance of the English establishing their first factory in Bengal on the banks of the Hugli River in 1651?
Considering the historical context, what was the strategic importance of the English establishing their first factory in Bengal on the banks of the Hugli River in 1651?
- It provided immediate access to the Bay of Bengal, facilitating naval dominance and control over maritime trade routes.
- It allowed for the swift transport of troops and armaments to counter potential French expansion in the region.
- It enabled direct access to Bengal's rich agricultural and commercial resources, establishing a vital trade hub. (correct)
- It strategically positioned the English to leverage the existing Portuguese trade infrastructure.
What key factor differentiated the Danish colonial presence in India from that of the Dutch, French, and Portuguese?
What key factor differentiated the Danish colonial presence in India from that of the Dutch, French, and Portuguese?
How did the initial granting of Bombay to the English in 1661 as part of a royal dowry ultimately shape the future of British influence in India?
How did the initial granting of Bombay to the English in 1661 as part of a royal dowry ultimately shape the future of British influence in India?
Alfonso de Albuquerque's decision to abolish Sati in Goa was primarily driven by which of the following factors?
Alfonso de Albuquerque's decision to abolish Sati in Goa was primarily driven by which of the following factors?
How did the Portuguese initially leverage their naval power to establish dominance in the Indian Ocean trade during the 16th century?
How did the Portuguese initially leverage their naval power to establish dominance in the Indian Ocean trade during the 16th century?
What long-term impact did the construction of the first European fort in Cochin by the Portuguese in 1503 have on subsequent European involvement in India?
What long-term impact did the construction of the first European fort in Cochin by the Portuguese in 1503 have on subsequent European involvement in India?
Considering political dynamics, what was the primary reason for the French East India Company's acquisition of Pondicherry from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1673?
Considering political dynamics, what was the primary reason for the French East India Company's acquisition of Pondicherry from the Sultan of Bijapur in 1673?
What was the key difference between the Portuguese approach to trade in India during the 16th century and the approach adopted by the English East India Company in the 17th century?
What was the key difference between the Portuguese approach to trade in India during the 16th century and the approach adopted by the English East India Company in the 17th century?
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Akbar
Akbar
Mughal emperor during the East India Company's formation.
Red Dragon
Red Dragon
First English ship to arrive in India.
1858
1858
Year British Parliament transferred East India Company powers to the British Crown.
1772
1772
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1858
1858
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Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama
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First Portuguese Viceroy
First Portuguese Viceroy
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Alfonso de Albuquerque's Goa Conquest
Alfonso de Albuquerque's Goa Conquest
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Who initiated trade in India?
Who initiated trade in India?
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East India Company Charter
East India Company Charter
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Study Notes
- The advent of Europeans in modern Indian history began with the discovery of the sea route to India.
Portuguese Explorers and Trade
- 1498: Vasco da Gama (Portuguese) discovered the sea route to India.
- The Portuguese made the Indian pepper trade a royal monopoly.
- 1498: Vasco De Gama landed in Calicut (Kozhikode).
- Francisco de Almeida was the first Viceroy of the Portuguese in the East.
- Francisco de Almeida introduced the 'Blue Water Policy'.
- 1510: Alfonso de Albuquerque (Portuguese) captured Goa with local help.
- 1503: The Portuguese built the first European fort in India.
- Cochin: The Portuguese built their first fort on Indian soil in the territory of its Raja.
- Alfonso de Albuquerque was the Portuguese Governor who abolished Sati in Goa.
- The Portuguese initiated the trend of Europeans entering India with a trading mindset.
- The Portuguese controlled the maximum trade in the western coastal region during the 17th century.
- Cotton textiles taken by Portuguese from Calicut were generally named 'Calico' in Europe.
- Duarte Barbosa, a famous traveller, was from Portugal.
- Goa has traces of Portuguese culture.
- Portuguese traders were the first to start a trading station in Kerala.
- Venkat II, a ruler of Vijayanagar, allowed the Portuguese to build a church in his empire.
- The British fought against the Portuguese in the Battle of Swally (1612).
- Bahadur Shah, the ruler of Gujarat, was killed in a conflict with the Portuguese.
- 1961: The Indian army freed Goa from the Portuguese.
- December 19, 1961: 'The Instrument of Surrender' was signed, ending Portuguese rule in India.
- The Portuguese were the first to come and the last to leave India.
Dutch Explorers and Trade
- Pulicat was the earliest settlement of the Dutch in India.
- 1693: Puducherry was captured by the Dutch.
Danish Explorers and Trade
- The Danish did not have a settlement on the Eastern Coast of India.
French Explorers and Trade
- 1658: The French traveller Francois Bernier arrived in India.
- Joseph Francois Dupleix was the Governor General of the French East India Company in India.
- 1673: The foundation of Pondicherry was laid.
- The French East India Company acquired Pondicherry from the Sultan of Bijapur.
- Pondicherry was the capital of the French colony in India.
- Fort Saint Louis, a French fort, stood in Pondicherry on the eastern coast of India.
- Goa was not a French settlement in India.
- Chandernagore (Chandannagar) was a French colony captured by the British Navy on March 23, 1757.
British Explorers and Trade
- 1600: The East India Company acquired a charter from Queen Elizabeth I, granting it the sole right to trade with the East.
- 1600: The East India Company was established.
- Akbar was the Mughal emperor in India when the East India Company was formed.
- 1608: The English East India Company made its first appearance in India.
- Sir Thomas Roe spent four years (1615-1619) at the Mughal Court.
- Red Dragon was the first English ship that came to India.
- 1651: The first English Factory in Bengal was set up on the banks of river "Hugli".
- Qasim Bazar: In 1651, the East India Company was given permission to trade and build a factory by the Mughals.
- 1661: The island of Bombay was given to the English Prince Charles II as dowry by Portuguese.
- Fort William is the name of the Fort built by the English in Calcutta.
- The British emerged victorious in 'The Siege of Arcot' in 1751 AD.
- 1772: The East India Company abolished the diarchy system of Bengal.
- 1846: The Treaty of Lahore was signed between the British empire and Maharaja Duleep Singh.
- 1858: The British Parliament transferred the powers of the East India company to the British crown.
- Government of India Act: As a result of this act, Queen Victoria became the sovereign of British territories in India, with the title "Empress of India" in 1858.
- November 1, 1858: The Queen Victoria Proclamation declared that India would be governed by and in the name of the British Monarch through a Secretary of State.
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The arrival of Europeans in India began with the discovery of a sea route. Vasco da Gama discovered this route in 1498, which led to Portuguese dominance in trade. They established forts and controlled much of the trade along the western coast, influencing the region significantly.
