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Imperialism in India

Imperialism in India. Ashley Kim, Rachel Lim, Jorma Bushnell, and Hyun Kim. Britain Dominated India. The Mughal Dynasty collasped Since 1757, the East India Company led the power in India The company’s army occupied by sepoys , the Indian soldiers To retain their power

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Imperialism in India

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  1. Imperialism in India Ashley Kim, Rachel Lim, Jorma Bushnell, and Hyun Kim

  2. Britain Dominated India • The Mughal Dynasty collasped • Since 1757, the East India Company led the power in India • The company’s army occupied by sepoys, the Indian soldiers • To retain their power • India had plenty of natural resources • Jewel in the crown; most valuable colony • Britain traded with other countries • Improved both Brit. & Ind. economy

  3. India  • World’s third largest railroad network was established in India • Brought modernization • Improvement of public health and sanitation • Schools were built and education was more provided • Ended local conflicts

  4. India  • Too much political/economical power given to Britain • Britain restricted rules for Indian manufacturers • Caused famine and decreased food production • Racism grew • Indians thought Britain would force Christianity • Sepoys rebelled: Sepoy Rebellion (details next slide)

  5. The Sepoy Munity • Economy declines • Rumors spread; beef and pork fats covered the cartridges for Sepoy’s new Enfield rifles • angered both Hindus and Muslims • More infuriated by Britain’s reaction • Britain took power again after brutal battles • BUT India couldn’t unite • Hindus didn’t want revival of the Mughal Dynasty; rather preferred Britain • Muslims wanted Mughal Dynasty back

  6. Changes in India • 1858, Britain directly controlled India after disputes over Hindus and Muslims • Racism against Indians intensified • Conflicts between Brit. & Ind. grew • Ram Mohun Roy, an Indian, throw away India’s religious traditions • Child marriages, caste system… • Nationalists established two parties: the Indian National Congress & the Muslim League

  7. Overall • Fall of Mughal Dynasty • Britain influenced modernization and westernization on India • India got rid of prejudiced old traditions • Two national groups: the Indian National Congress & the Muslim League

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