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25.4. The British Take Over India . The East India Company. Obtained trading rights on the edge of the Mughal empire When the Mughal empire crumbled the British were able to take over India The East India Company’s goal was to make money. The Sepoy Rebellion.

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25.4

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  1. 25.4 The British Take Over India

  2. The East India Company • Obtained trading rights on the edge of the Mughal empire • When the Mughal empire crumbled the British were able to take over India • The East India Company’s goal was to make money

  3. The Sepoy Rebellion • British tried to convert Indians to Christianity • Required sepoys (Indian troops) to serve in their military • Sepoys went against the British officers; marched to Delhi and hailed the last Mughal ruler as their leader • 1858: parliament ended East India Company's rule over India and put India directly under the British crown

  4. The Sepoy Rebellion • The war started Because the British were trying to change the Indian soldiers religion • This was considered the first war for independence

  5. Britain and India • Britain saw India as a market • British built railroadsand roads, improved transportation and sold British and Indian goods • Britain persuaded Indian farmers to grow cash crops • British rule brought peace to India and a new legal system • In the early 1900’s Indians demanded independence from Britain

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