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Who established the first European trading post in India in 1510?
What was the name of the company founded in 1600 with a royal charter to trade with the East Indies?
What marked a significant turning point in the expansion of the EIC's influence in India?
What led to the dissolution of the EIC and the establishment of direct British rule in India?
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What was the name of the act passed by the British government in 1858 to centralize power and establish the Viceroy of India?
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What was the primary goal of the British in India's economy?
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What was the name of the movement that highlighted the brutality of British rule and galvanized the independence movement?
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Who were the prominent leaders of the Indian independence movement?
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Study Notes
Early European Presence (16th-17th centuries)
- The Portuguese established the first European trading post in India at Goa in 1510
- Other European powers, including the Dutch, French, and British, followed suit in the 17th century
- The British East India Company (EIC) was founded in 1600 with a royal charter to trade with the East Indies
British East India Company (EIC) Expansion (18th century)
- The EIC gradually expanded its influence in India through a series of alliances and wars with local rulers
- The Battle of Plassey (1757) marked a significant turning point, as the EIC defeated the Bengal ruler Siraj-ud-Daula and gained control of Bengal
- The EIC expanded its territories through the Carnatic Wars (1746-1763) and the Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799)
British Rule in India (18th-19th centuries)
- The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, led to the dissolution of the EIC and the establishment of direct British rule in India
- The British government passed the Government of India Act (1858) to centralize power and establish the Viceroy of India
- The British expanded their territory through the Doctrine of Lapse, which allowed them to annex states with no clear heir
- The Indian subcontinent was divided into provinces, each governed by a British governor or lieutenant governor
Economic and Social Impact
- The British exploited India's natural resources, particularly textiles, indigo, and cotton, to fuel their own industrial revolution
- The construction of railways, telegraphs, and canals facilitated British administrative control and economic exploitation
- The British introduced Western education, law, and social norms, which had a profound impact on Indian society and culture
- The Indian economy was reoriented to serve British interests, leading to deindustrialization and the decline of traditional industries
Resistance and Reform
- The Indian independence movement gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru
- The British government introduced reforms, including the Indian Councils Act (1892) and the Government of India Act (1915), to address Indian grievances
- The Amritsar Massacre (1919) and the Quit India Movement (1942) highlighted the brutality of British rule and galvanized the independence movement
Early European Presence
- Portuguese established the first European trading post in India at Goa in 1510
- Other European powers, including the Dutch, French, and British, followed suit in the 17th century
- British East India Company (EIC) founded in 1600 with a royal charter to trade with the East Indies
British East India Company (EIC) Expansion
- EIC expanded influence in India through alliances and wars with local rulers
- Battle of Plassey (1757) marked a significant turning point, as EIC defeated Bengal ruler Siraj-ud-Daula and gained control of Bengal
- EIC expanded territories through Carnatic Wars (1746-1763) and Anglo-Mysore Wars (1767-1799)
British Rule in India
- Indian Rebellion of 1857 (Sepoy Mutiny) led to dissolution of EIC and establishment of direct British rule in India
- British government passed Government of India Act (1858) to centralize power and establish Viceroy of India
- British expanded territory through Doctrine of Lapse, allowing annexation of states with no clear heir
- Indian subcontinent divided into provinces, each governed by British governor or lieutenant governor
Economic and Social Impact
- British exploited India's natural resources, particularly textiles, indigo, and cotton, to fuel their own industrial revolution
- Construction of railways, telegraphs, and canals facilitated British administrative control and economic exploitation
- British introduced Western education, law, and social norms, profoundly impacting Indian society and culture
- Indian economy reoriented to serve British interests, leading to deindustrialization and decline of traditional industries
Resistance and Reform
- Indian independence movement gained momentum in late 19th and early 20th centuries, led by figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru
- British government introduced reforms, including Indian Councils Act (1892) and Government of India Act (1915), to address Indian grievances
- Amritsar Massacre (1919) and Quit India Movement (1942) highlighted brutality of British rule and galvanized independence movement
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This quiz covers the early European presence in India, including the establishment of trading posts and the expansion of the British East India Company in the 16th-18th centuries. Test your knowledge of this period in Indian history!
