India From Imperialism to Independence,
Mughul India Powerful state under Akbar, weakened by descendants (Jahan and Aurangzeb) British East India Company and French India Company duel for commercial hegemony— Britain emerges triumphant by Dual Control from 1773 to 1857 (Br. Plus East India Company) Control extended through Doctrine of Lapse Indian Civil Service Begins
Sepoy Mutiny Gun cartridges offend Hindus and Muslims. Rebellion was brutally suppressed. British government assumes full control of Indian Affairs India now a British Vice-Royalty
Sepoys experience “civilization” in wake of mutiny
Indian National Congress Began to demand more self-rule in 1892 Divided between the Garam Dal (Hot Faction) who wanted independence and the Naram Dal (Soft Faction), who advocated dominion status. Britain's need for Indian soldiers strengthened INC’s position Mulsim League Established Lucknow Pact. The Congress and the League unite in demand for greater self- government. It is denied by the British.
Independence Amritsar Massacre Gandhi ( ) and satyaghraha March to the Sea (1930) World War II Independence and partition
Division of India