1. INDIA
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2. Decline of Mughal Empire
Ruler Aurangzeb reimposed tax on Hindus (all Mughal rulers were Muslim)
Marathas, warriors from west India, revolted
Aurangzeb’s policies led to political and religious discontent
March 3rd, 1707 Aurangzeb died causing the break up process
Bahadur Shah II was last Mughal emperor
He was deposed by Britain in the mid- 1800s

3. Sepoy Mutiny Occurred in 1857 (started May 10)
British had full control of India at this point
British decided to formally abolish the Mughal Empire
Cartridges given to Indian soldiers to bite off before use.
Cartridges covered in beef and pork grease
Both repulsive to Muslims and Hindus
Soldiers put in change if they refused to bite cartridges

4. Sepoy Mutiny Pt 2 Chained soldiers rescued-started the mutiny
Indian garrison joined mutineers
Proclaimed Bahadur Shah as leader of Mughal
Captured Delhi
Leaders not entirely united- sought to revive religious culture for their respective religion
Delhi turned into a widespread revolt
British regained Delhi control late in 1857, ending the revolt

5. British Raj Rule Replaced East India Company in 1858, ended in 1947
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh ruled by Great Britain
Led by Viceroy and Executive Council
Indian Councils Act 1909

6. British Raj Effects Railroad system created Depleted Indian wealth
exploit natural resources
Control market for British goods
Depleted Indian wealth
Indo-Saracenic architecture

7. Hindu and Muslim Relations
Conflict between Hindus and Muslims stems back to the first Muslims arriving in India
Until the late 1800’s, the Mughal empire, a Muslim dynasty ruled India
Mughal were tolerant of Hinduism
British used divide and conquer strategy to separate and weaken India
In 1947 India was split into modern day Pakistan (Muslim) and India (Hindu)

8. Christian Missions
Christian merchants arrived in India as early as the first century
More and more Christians arrived as England set up colonies in India
Indians who were very low in the caste system were quick to convert
Christianity is now the third largest religion in India, with 24 million followers.

9. British East India Company
Established by Queen Elizabeth I
Ruled Portuguese territory, Surat port and Mughal Empire

10. Trading in the British East India Company
Formed to develop trade and commerce
Exploited the spice trade in the East Indies
Monopolized trade through South India, the Persian Gulf, Southeast and East Asia
Traded cotton, silk, tea, and saltpeter

11. 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

12. Sources
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