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INDIA. Sean Coleman, Noah Gaby, Cameron Logan, Harrison Smith, Sydney Stocks, Will Vernau. Decline of Mughal Empire. Ruler Aurangzeb reimposed tax on Hindus (all Mughal rulers were Muslim) Marathas, warriors from west India, revolted

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  1. INDIA Sean Coleman, Noah Gaby, Cameron Logan, Harrison Smith, Sydney Stocks, Will Vernau

  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 • 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 dynastyruled 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 1600-1858 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

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