2 English Presence Flashcards
By what means did India interact with the West before anyone arrived in India
They were cut off via land, so Muslim merchants were the liaison via the sea
Who arrived first? When? Where? Interaction?
15th Century:
Portuguese arrive in Goa
The king is enamoured by the riches of the country, especially the dyes from plants.
They establish a commerce driven relationship
The French arrive in Chennai
When and where did the English arrive?
18th Century in Kolkata
What was England’s first role in India?
Economic
East India Company, exporting Tea and jute (burlap)
How did England begin to gain power?
They acquired an Indian-manned army and certain powers from a weak emperor.
Then, they acquired land by exploiting an Indian law that stated if a ruler did not have children, their land could be taken.
When did England move into their second role in India? What was it?
By the end of the 18th Century, England had become an Administrative power in India
What defined England’s second role in India?
Corruption of the East India Company and
Interference with India Administration
Abolished Sati (widow Suicide) Proposed killing of Turks after goods were stollen from EIC
When did England move into their third role in India? What was it?
In the 19th Century, England became a Political Power in India
What were the two attitudes regarding India during the 19th Century
An admiration for the rich culture and history, but a desire to convert people to Christianity due to the few similarities in historical views
What followed “indo-mania”? What policy was evidence of this shift?
Indo-phobia
They outlawed marriage between Indians and English
What cemented England’s place as the Colonial Power in India?
1857: Sepoy Rebellion
EIC soldiers rebelled, so EIC brought in an army from Burma to fight back
What sparked the Sepoy Rebellion? Who was involved?
EIC recruited small amounts of soldiers from various provinces, so there wouldn’t be large groups from each who could band together.
Soldiers were unhappy that their regions were limited to the money and benefits of enlisting.
Also, Enfield began using grease in their new cartridges.
These soldiers, with unhappy Kings whose land was taken, revolted agains the EIC.
