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What was a significant impact of the British East India Company's rule on Indian industries?
What was a significant impact of the British East India Company's rule on Indian industries?
Which city was transformed into a significant industrial and commercial hub during the British regime?
Which city was transformed into a significant industrial and commercial hub during the British regime?
What crucial development occurred in Delhi after the introduction of the railway?
What crucial development occurred in Delhi after the introduction of the railway?
Which former name is associated with the city of Chennai?
Which former name is associated with the city of Chennai?
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Surat was known for its production of which type of work during the Mughal era?
Surat was known for its production of which type of work during the Mughal era?
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What was established in Masulipatnam to assert British presence?
What was established in Masulipatnam to assert British presence?
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What characterized the city of Surat during British and Mughal rule?
What characterized the city of Surat during British and Mughal rule?
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What was a pivotal change made to Delhi during British rule?
What was a pivotal change made to Delhi during British rule?
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Study Notes
British Colonial Impact on Indian Cities
- Madras (now Chennai) was one of three villages that became a British colony
- The British East India Company transformed Indian cottage industries and agriculture
- Mumbai, formerly an island, was a dowry to the British
- Mumbai became an important industrial and commercial hub
- Surat was an important commercial center during the Mughal period
- A fort was established in Masulipatnam on the East coast
- The British established Fort St. George in Madras (Chennai) in 1640 AD
- The British demolished old Delhi constructions for new buildings, gardens, and monuments
- Old Delhi was transformed by the construction of the railway and new forts
- New Delhi was established with administrative buildings
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Explore the significant changes brought by British colonialism in major Indian cities. From the establishment of forts to the transformation of urban centers, this quiz will test your knowledge on how towns like Madras and Mumbai evolved under British rule. Dive into history and discover the lasting effects of colonial strategies on urban development.
