British Controlled India 27.4

India was the Brightest Jewel in the Crown By 1707, the Mughal Dynasty was collapsing By 1707, the Mughal Dynasty was collapsing Between , India was run by the British East Indian Co. Between , India was run by the British East Indian Co. It was the largest exporter of raw-materials for British industry It was the largest exporter of raw-materials for British industry

Effect of Colonialism The British restricted Indian- made goods so theirs sold more. The British restricted Indian- made goods so theirs sold more. Britain built infrastructure, sanitation, & schools. Britain built infrastructure, sanitation, & schools. But racist attitudes & reliance on cash crops led to oppression and famines But racist attitudes & reliance on cash crops led to oppression and famines

The Sepoy Mutiny 1857 Sepoys: Hindu & Muslim Indian soldiers in British Army Sepoys: Hindu & Muslim Indian soldiers in British Army Religious sacrilege causes Indian resentment to boil over against British rule in Northern India Religious sacrilege causes Indian resentment to boil over against British rule in Northern India Turning point in Indian history Turning point in Indian history

Effect of the Rebellion Muslims, Hindus, & Sikhs failed to unite against the British Muslims, Hindus, & Sikhs failed to unite against the British British Govt. took direct control & put down the rebellion British Govt. took direct control & put down the rebellion : The British Raj : The British Raj

Indian Nationalism Throughout 1800s, Indians demanded a greater role in Govt. Throughout 1800s, Indians demanded a greater role in Govt. Ram Mohun Roy called for modernization of society Ram Mohun Roy called for modernization of society Hindu & Muslim Nationalist groups are created Hindu & Muslim Nationalist groups are created

“The Sun Never Sets” On the British Empire