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In the mid-1800 did India become a colony of great Britain?
The British first arrived in India around 1600. They came to trade. The British East India Company was formed to facilitate that trade. The French were also there. At the end of the Seven Years War (1756-1763), the French lost there trading rights in India and the British East India company began to establish greater control, generally through agreements with the Mughal rulers. By the 1840's the British East India Company had control of much of India. In 1857, the Sepoy troops used by the BEIC rebelled against the British. Conditions were bad in India. Following the rebellion, the British government ended the charter of the British East India Company and took over the management of India, making it a colony. Queen Victoria became the Empress of India. It remained a British colony until 1947. This time period is known as the British Raj.
In what ways did India's diversity help the british take control?
some cultural groups supported britain
What changes in south Asia helped the british conquer India?
Because of governor general Richard Wellesley who was an imperialist India was conquered. He forced Mysore, Tanjore, Surat and Karnataka.
What two nations were forrmed from british India?
The two nations, formed at the time of partition of India in 1947 by the British, were the present India and Pakistan. Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan till 1971 Burma, although not regarded as a part of India, was nonetheless part of the wider India under British Empire.
Who is the head of the government in British India?
Britain gave India its independence in 1948, so there is now no British India.
What are facts about Mahatma Gandhi?
He helped India get independence from British when they took control of India. He is an Gujarathi.
Which event triggered the decline of the Mughal Empire?
the british began to gain control of India
When did the British government get control of India?
1857
Who did Gandhi free India from?
Yes, he did free India from British control.
Who helped India to become free of british rule?
god
What was the purpose of Subsidiary Alliances?
The main purpose of Subsidiary Alliance first used by Lord Wellesley was to make the English the paramount power in India. It helped the East India Company to extend the areas under the British control in India.
What were the policies that helped british for expansion of british rule in India?
The expansion of British rule in India was facilitated by a combination of military, economic, and administrative policies. The British East India Company utilized military conquests and alliances to gain control over various Indian states. Economic policies, such as the imposition of taxes and the establishment of trade monopolies, weakened local economies and increased British influence. Additionally, the introduction of a centralized administrative system helped consolidate power and integrate diverse regions under British governance.
What country took control of India in 1876?
The British Colony The British Colony
What is the difference of princely India and British India?
The states which were under the direct control of British were regarded to be a part of British India. The states which were under indirect control of British but were actually controlled by dynastic rulers were the princely states. The British were taking annual pension from the rulers and were also using their army.
What was the results of the sepoy mutiny?
It removed the East India Company from control
What was the name of the organization that the british used to control the economy of India?
East India Company
How did the IPC contribute to the modernization of policing in British India?
because they helped
