INDIASean Coleman, Noah Gaby, Cameron Logan, Harrison Smith, Sydney Stocks, Will Vernau

Decline of Mughal EmpireRuler Aurangzeb reimposed tax on Hindus (all Mughal rulers were Muslim)Marathas, warriors from west India, revoltedAurangzebs policies led to political and religious discontentMarch 3rd, 1707 Aurangzeb died causing the break up processBahadur Shah II was last Mughal emperor He was deposed by Britain in the mid-1800s

Sepoy MutinyOccurred in 1857 (started May 10)British had full control of India at this pointBritish decided to formally abolish the Mughal EmpireCartridges given to Indian soldiers to bite off before use.Cartridges covered in beef and pork greaseBoth repulsive to Muslims and HindusSoldiers put in change if they refused to bite cartridges

Sepoy Mutiny Pt 2Chained soldiers rescued-started the mutinyIndian garrison joined mutineers Proclaimed Bahadur Shah as leader of MughalCaptured DelhiLeaders not entirely united- sought to revive religious culture for their respective religionDelhi turned into a widespread revolt British regained Delhi control late in 1857, ending the revolt

British Raj Rule

Replaced East India Company in 1858, ended in 1947India, Pakistan, Bangladesh ruled by Great BritainLed by Viceroy and Executive CouncilIndian Councils Act 1909

British Raj EffectsRailroad system createdexploit natural resourcesControl market for British goodsDepleted Indian wealthIndo-Saracenic architecture

Hindu and Muslim RelationsConflict between Hindus and Muslims stems back to the first Muslims arriving in IndiaUntil the late 1800s, the Mughal empire, a Muslim dynasty ruled IndiaMughal were tolerant of HinduismBritish used divide and conquer strategy to separate and weaken IndiaIn 1947 India was split into modern day Pakistan (Muslim) and India (Hindu)

Christian MissionsChristian merchants arrived in India as early as the first centuryMore and more Christians arrived as England set up colonies in IndiaIndians who were very low in the caste system were quick to convertChristianity is now the third largest religion in India, with 24 million followers.

British East India CompanyEstablished by Queen Elizabeth I

1600-1858

Ruled Portuguese territory, Surat port and Mughal Empire

Trading in the British East India CompanyFormed to develop trade and commerceExploited the spice trade in the East IndiesMonopolized trade through South India, the Persian Gulf, Southeast and East AsiaTraded cotton, silk, tea, and saltpeter

Lasting Impacts of Imperialism in India British brought western culture like cricket and afternoon tea British developed many highly populated cities like Calcutta and Mombay Since the British industrialized caste systems could be disregarded more easily Reassessment of old traditions and beliefs British also encouraged reading and literacy Nation-state government also was introduced by the British Pro- Hindu movements like the Bramo Samaj and the Arya Samaj started because of British rule

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