1. British Imperialism in India

2. British Imperialism “The Sun never sets on the British Empire”
British had colonies all around the world
India :
Called the “jewel of the crown”

3. British East India Company
Establishes British presence in
Purpose = make $$$, NOT take over (yet)

4. Who controlled India When BEIC Arrive?
Mughal Empire
Ruled India from 1500s
Ruled over primarily Muslim and Hindu populations
Weakening as BEIC arrive

5. 1600s-1800s: BEIC Influence Grows
Gains more territory
Established its own army
Led by British officers
Used Indian soldiers known as Sepoys

6. 1600s-1800s: BEIC Influence Grows
BEIC force changes on Indian territories they control
Western Education
Ban certain cultural traditions:
suttee
Spread Christianity

7. 1857: Sepoy Mutiny Hindu and Muslim sepoys revolt against BEIC
British crush the rebellion

10. Impact of Sepoy Mutiny BEIC shut down
British government will now rule India

11. 1858-1947: The British Raj British rule over India
India = British colony

12. Colonization Sparks Nationalism
Questions:
- Should India resist British?
- How?