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The British colonial administration in India was characterized by a decentralized bureaucracy.
The British colonial administration in India was characterized by a decentralized bureaucracy.
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What was the primary focus of the East India Company when it was first established in 1600?
What was the primary focus of the East India Company when it was first established in 1600?
What was the significance of the Battle of Plassey in 1757?
What was the significance of the Battle of Plassey in 1757?
The Battle of Plassey marked the beginning of British expansion in India, leading to the capture of Calcutta and the eventual colonization of Bengal.
The construction of ______________ facilitated the exploitation of India's resources during British rule.
The construction of ______________ facilitated the exploitation of India's resources during British rule.
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Match the following events with their corresponding years:
Match the following events with their corresponding years:
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Who was the ruler of Mysore who resisted British colonization and fought against the British in the Anglo-Mysore Wars?
Who was the ruler of Mysore who resisted British colonization and fought against the British in the Anglo-Mysore Wars?
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The Indian Councils Act of 1861 established the Indian Legislative Council, which was the final step towards Indian independence.
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 established the Indian Legislative Council, which was the final step towards Indian independence.
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What was the impact of British rule on India's economy?
What was the impact of British rule on India's economy?
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The Government of India Act of _____________ established the British Raj, with the British monarch as the head of state.
The Government of India Act of _____________ established the British Raj, with the British monarch as the head of state.
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Study Notes
British Expansion in India
East India Company
- A British joint-stock company founded in 1600 to trade with the East Indies
- Initially focused on spice trade, but eventually became involved in Indian politics
- Established its first factory in Surat, India in 1612
- Gained a foothold in India through the Mughal Empire's decline and the fragmentation of power among regional rulers
British Colonial Administration
- The East India Company's rule in India was gradually replaced by direct British colonial administration
- The Government of India Act of 1858 established the British Raj, with the British monarch as the head of state
- The Viceroy of India was the representative of the British monarch, responsible for governing India
- The British colonial administration was characterized by a centralized bureaucracy, with the Viceroy at the top
Economic Impact of British Rule
- The British exploited India's resources, draining its wealth and causing widespread poverty
- The introduction of new crops, such as tea and indigo, led to the commercialization of agriculture
- The construction of railways, telegraphs, and canals facilitated the exploitation of India's resources
- The British also imposed their own system of education, law, and administration on India
Battle of Plassey (1757)
- A decisive battle fought between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daula
- The British victory led to the capture of Calcutta and the eventual colonization of Bengal
- The battle marked the beginning of British expansion in India
Battle of Buxar (1764)
- A battle fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of the Mughal Empire, the Awadh, and the Bengal
- The British victory led to the Treaty of Allahabad, which granted the British the right to collect revenues from Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa
Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799)
- A series of four wars fought between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore
- The wars were fought over control of southern India and ended with the defeat of Mysore and the establishment of British dominance
- The wars marked the rise of Tipu Sultan, a prominent Indian ruler who resisted British colonization
Other Key Events
- The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, was a widespread uprising against British rule
- The British responded with brutal force, crushing the rebellion and marking the end of the Mughal Empire
- The Indian Councils Act of 1861 established the Indian Legislative Council, which was the first step towards Indian self-government
Key Figures
- Robert Clive, a British officer who played a key role in the Battle of Plassey and the British conquest of India
- Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of India, who played a key role in establishing British rule in India
- Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore who resisted British colonization and fought against the British in the Anglo-Mysore Wars
British Expansion in India
East India Company
- Founded in 1600 as a British joint-stock company to trade with the East Indies
- Initially focused on spice trade, later involved in Indian politics
- Established first factory in Surat, India in 1612
- Gained foothold in India through Mughal Empire's decline and fragmentation of power among regional rulers
British Colonial Administration
- East India Company's rule replaced by direct British colonial administration
- Government of India Act of 1858 established British Raj, with British monarch as head of state
- Viceroy of India represented British monarch, responsible for governing India
- Centralized bureaucracy with Viceroy at top
Economic Impact of British Rule
- British exploited India's resources, causing widespread poverty
- Introduction of new crops like tea and indigo led to commercialization of agriculture
- Construction of railways, telegraphs, and canals facilitated resource exploitation
- Imposition of British education, law, and administration systems on India
Battle of Plassey (1757)
- Decisive battle between British East India Company and Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daula
- British victory led to capture of Calcutta and colonization of Bengal
- Marked beginning of British expansion in India
Battle of Buxar (1764)
- Battle between British East India Company and combined forces of Mughal Empire, Awadh, and Bengal
- British victory led to Treaty of Allahabad, granting British right to collect revenues from Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa
Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799)
- Series of four wars between British East India Company and Kingdom of Mysore
- Wars fought over control of southern India, ended with British dominance
- Rise of Tipu Sultan, prominent Indian ruler who resisted British colonization
Other Key Events
- Indian Rebellion of 1857 (Sepoy Mutiny): widespread uprising against British rule
- British responded with brutal force, crushing rebellion and marking end of Mughal Empire
- Indian Councils Act of 1861 established Indian Legislative Council, first step towards Indian self-government
Key Figures
- Robert Clive: British officer who played key role in Battle of Plassey and British conquest of India
- Warren Hastings: first Governor-General of India, established British rule in India
- Tipu Sultan: ruler of Mysore who resisted British colonization and fought against British in Anglo-Mysore Wars
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Learn about the East India Company's role in British expansion in India, from its early trading activities to its eventual involvement in Indian politics and colonial administration.
