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British India

India—Mughal Empire 1600s—Portuguese control trade in Goa 1661—British East India Co. controlled trade in Bombay 1691—British establish port of Calcutta They were annoyed with Europeans but viewed them as harmless

European Interest in India Europeans need and have a high demand for spices, cotton, and other goods Europeans trade by land over what route? SILK ROAD

Company Men In the eighteenth century the Mughal Empire was defeated and its capital sacked by marauding Iranian armies In the eighteenth century the Mughal Empire was defeated and its capital sacked by marauding Iranian armies Internally, the Mughal’s deputies (nawabs) had become de facto independent rulers of their states Internally, the Mughal’s deputies (nawabs) had become de facto independent rulers of their states

British, French, and Dutch companies staffed by ambitious young “Company Men” established trading posts and strategic places British, French, and Dutch companies staffed by ambitious young “Company Men” established trading posts and strategic places They hired Indian troops (sepoys) to defend them. They hired Indian troops (sepoys) to defend them. By the early 1800s the British East India Company had pushed the French out of south India, forced the Mughal Empire to recognize Company rule over Bengal, and taken control of large territories that became the core of what would be called the “Bombay Presidency.” By the early 1800s the British East India Company had pushed the French out of south India, forced the Mughal Empire to recognize Company rule over Bengal, and taken control of large territories that became the core of what would be called the “Bombay Presidency.”

Britain and India Britain uses military force to subdue local independent rulers in India British East India Company Traded Indian drugs to China for tea for English

Raj and Rebellion, 1818–1857 The British raj (reign) over India aimed both to introduce administrative and social reform The British raj (reign) over India aimed both to introduce administrative and social reform Also to hold the support of Indian allies by respecting Indian social and religious customs. Also to hold the support of Indian allies by respecting Indian social and religious customs. These contradictory goals led to many inconsistencies in British policies toward India These contradictory goals led to many inconsistencies in British policies toward India

Before 1850 the British created a government that relied on sepoy military power, disarmed the warriors of the Indian states, gave free reign to Christian missionaries, and established a private land ownership system in order to ease tax collection. Before 1850 the British created a government that relied on sepoy military power, disarmed the warriors of the Indian states, gave free reign to Christian missionaries, and established a private land ownership system in order to ease tax collection. At the same time, the British bolstered the “traditional” power of princes and holy men and invented “traditional” rituals to celebrate their own rule. At the same time, the British bolstered the “traditional” power of princes and holy men and invented “traditional” rituals to celebrate their own rule.

British political and economic influence benefited Indian elites and created jobs in some sectors while bringing new oppression to the poor and causing the collapse of the traditional textile industry British political and economic influence benefited Indian elites and created jobs in some sectors while bringing new oppression to the poor and causing the collapse of the traditional textile industry

Discontent among the needy and particularly among the Indian soldiers led to the Sepoy Rebellion of Discontent among the needy and particularly among the Indian soldiers led to the Sepoy Rebellion of The rebellion was suppressed in 1858, but it gave the British a severe shock The rebellion was suppressed in 1858, but it gave the British a severe shock

Sepoy Rebellion, Sepoys: Indian riflemen in British army units Enfield cartridges greased with fat (cow & pig) offensive to Hindu & Muslim Troops mutinied, killed British officers, and targeted foreigners, killing many & laying siege to British garrisons

India-Sepoy Rebellion 1857

British Response to the Mutiny British forces sent to reclaim India Bring ‘divine justice’ to “black-faced, blood-crazed savages” The Times of London: “Execute every mutineer”

“The Devil’s Wind” (British Retaliation) Whole villages hanged for ‘sympathizing’ Blown to bits to deny entry to paradise ‘divine justice’ – “God is on our side”

India—British Parliament 1858 British parliament took control of India from the East India Company Mughal rulers were sent into exile 1877—Queen Victoria—Empress of India Upper caste learned English, Christianity spread, and RRs and canals were built

British Government Takes Over After the Sepoy Rebellion  British government takes control Viceroy or governor set up India becomes main source of cotton for English textile mills Finished goods were re-sold in India Destroyed local hand-made clothes

Indians must produce raw materials for Britain Indians must buy finished goods from Britain India was a major supplier of raw materials Tea, indigo, coffee, cotton, and jute, opium Jewel in the Crown

The Good and the Bad Britain improved: Hospitals Transportation Communication Road Canals Education Laws & safety Improved status for women Britain ruined Freedom Self-determination Social system Habits/customs Increased racism Economic exploitation

Political Reform and Industrial Impact After the rebellion of 1857–1858 the British eliminated the last traces of Mughal and Company rule and installed a new government, administered from London. After the rebellion of 1857–1858 the British eliminated the last traces of Mughal and Company rule and installed a new government, administered from London. The new government continued to emphasize both tradition and reform, maintained Indian princes in luxury, and staged elaborate ceremonial pageants known as durbars The new government continued to emphasize both tradition and reform, maintained Indian princes in luxury, and staged elaborate ceremonial pageants known as durbars

After the Sepoy rebellion a rise in Indian nationalism begins to take effect. After the Sepoy rebellion a rise in Indian nationalism begins to take effect.

India Independence  Where This Is Headed 1880’s India sets up a national congress to work towards independence Britain reluctant to give up prize World War I and World War II interrupt India’s independence Mohandas Gandhi leader in peaceful movement to gain independence in 1848 India divides into Pakistan (Muslim) and India (Hindu)